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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Congratulations to Megan Bratetic, the first female Board President of NARI Omaha and for being named in Professional Remodeler's 40 Under 40. Learn more about Megan and see the other 39 Future innovators of the remodeling industry.
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
KOHLER Toilets are on the leading edge of design and innovation. From our sleek, clean designs, to utilizing the latest technology in our intelligent toilets, Kohler offers a solution to meet every client's needs. Join us on May 23rd, to learn more about Kohler's Toilet Leadership and see some of our new products. All webinar attendees will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a 2pc Cimarron Skirted Toilet! Register here.
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Join us in Boston, MA on September 6-8, 2017. This year’s Summit will focus on professional development sessions and collaboration with NARI colleagues from across the country.
Mark your calendar.
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
 It’s one thing to hear an automaker like us – FCA US LLC – speak to the capability of our products. It’s another thing entirely to hear fellow NARI members and/or professionals like you discuss the quality of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, Ram and FIAT® Brand vehicles. Knowing that, we’re pleased to share this short video of real people discussing real-world experiences with vehicles from FCA US LLC. Please enjoy.
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Contractor Connection is the nation’s largest managed repair and remodeling network, comprising 5,000 growth-minded contractors serving large membership associations who partner with us to provide their members access to our network. Our contractors are held accountable not only through our stringent credentialing process but also through ongoing performance management.
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
As an Industry Partner, NARI members have access to expanded services and savings such as dedicated account support, jobsite delivery, customized billing, competitive product pricing, volume discounts and more. Plus, participating NARI members receive an annual 2 percent rebate on pre-tax purchases* through Home Depot's Pro Xtra program. Saving is simple. Visit us HERE to register any form of payment (credit/debit cards, Home Depot accounts, checking accounts, etc.) to your company’s Pro Xtra account using the agreement code NARI.
For assistance enrolling call 866-333-3551 or watch this short video.
*After meeting a $12,500 semi-annual purchase minimum, the rebate is paid from the first dollar.
Builder
Tyler Cowen may be onto something here with his take on American complacency. Cowen is an economist at George Mason University and an author. His latest title is "The Complacent Class."
And this, in our minds, relates to what 63 percent of our Builder 100 survey respondents among home building's top 200 companies tell us is their biggest worry right now. Labor.
Here's important insight on home building labor's "gorilla in the room" issue: Why there are fewer and fewer young people entering construction trades.
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All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) is an innovator in the design,
construction and advancement of foam composite insulated metal panels.
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By Michael J. Berens
 Could this be the year the housing industry finally reaches escape velocity from the tenacious pattern of monthly yo-yoing of advances and retreats in buyer activity? Building upon a promising beginning to the year, the industry ended the first quarter on a high note. Consumer confidence also increased in the same period. Yet, despite strong buyer interest, the industry confronts a number of challenges that are thwarting its momentum, keeping it turning in circles rather than moving forward.
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Qualified Remodeler
For the second consecutive month, prices of softwood lumber, gypsum, ready-mix concrete, and OSB all increased, according to the latest Producer Price Index release by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The increases were led by softwood lumber and OSB.
The price of softwood lumber increased 2.3 percent in March after rising 4.8 percent in February.
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For the 8th straight year, Panasonic Eco Solutions has been awarded ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year for Sustained Excellence. This award affirms our position as the industry leader and 20-plus year track record of proven innovation with ventilation products for virtually any application.
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Pro Remodeler
HomeAdvisor is spending $100 million to convince homeowners to rely on its platform above referrals from friends and family. That should tell you something about where the market is going.
In its new campaign, dubbed “Just Ask HomeAdvisor,” the message is simple: Your friends and family can’t give you the same assurances as HomeAdvisor can.
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By Emma Fitzpatrick
 While most of us are regularly analyzing our social media efforts, 58 percent of marketers said they were not able to measure their return on investment. In essence, we're investing a lot of time, money and energy, and we're not quite sure whether it's worth it. That's why The Harvard Business Review has conducted 23 experiments over the last four years involving more than 18,000 people to research whether attracting and engaging social media followers leads to increased sales.
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Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump intensified a trade dispute with Canada, slapping tariffs of up to 24 percent on imported softwood lumber in a move that drew swift criticism from the Canadian government, which vowed to sue if needed.
Trump announced the new tariff at a White House gathering of conservative journalists, shortly before the Commerce Department said it would impose countervailing duties ranging from 3 percent to 24.1 percent on Canadian lumber producers including West Fraser Timber Co.
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