This message was sent to ##Email## To advertise in this publication please click here September 23, 2020 .HOT TOPIC NARI Welcomes New Industry Partner, Cert Safe! NARI Cert Safe is a certificate storage tool, which allows you to upload your qualifications, insurance documents, and work permits. Cert Safe will enable you to share these certificates easily with the main contractor and manage risk assessments while working on projects. Cert Safe also allows you to create projects in which you can invite your contractors and supply chains to ensure that all workers are qualified when on the job site location(s). Cert Safe aims to mitigate the risks associated with elapsed qualifications by giving you automated reminders to avoid potential non-conformances. Please visit our website: www.cert-safe.co.uk or contact your Local NARI Chapter. READ MORE Don't Miss Out on Earning 2% Cashback! NARI The second half of the Home Depot rebate period ends on December 31st! To earn your 2%, you need to spend a minimum of $12,500 during 6-months (July-December). Once you pass the spending threshold, you automatically receive a check for 2% of all the tracked purchases. There's still time to earn a rebate during this period. Check your balance. Questions about The Home Depot PRO Rewards? Visit NARI.org or contact Cindy Foley, Program Manager; cfoley@nari.org. READ MORE SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by Progressive Foam Online Searches for Siding Up 120%, Opportunities For Exterior Work Increase Ebook: Ultimate Guide to IVS The 5 Biggest Problems with Fiber Cement Siding Top Insulated Vinyl Siding Brands Problems With Vinyl Siding: Solved Submit Your Nomination for the 2021 NARI Achievement Awards! NARI The Achievement Awards provide a great opportunity to support fellow member volunteers and to recognize their support, dedication, and passion for NARI. There are no fees to submit a nomination for any category of the Achievement Awards. All nominations should be submitted in PDF format and can be up to 30 pages. Video files, where allowed, are acceptable up to 3 minutes in length. Please note who is an eligible Nominee for each specific award. Deadline for submissions is December 18, 2020 Application information for the 2021 Achievement Awards can be found here. READ MORE PRODUCT SHOWCASE Self-Closing ZipWall® Magnetic Door The ZipWall® Magnetic Dust Barrier Door is the easiest way to get in and out of a dust barrier. Powerful self-closing action maintains a tight seal. No bending or stooping to open and close. Quick and easy to install. Durable and reusable. Learn More LEARN MORE 25% off Your Contractor Order Promoted By Hickory Hardware An Inside Look at How ProVia Stone is Made Promoted By ProVia .NARI EDUCATION Boost Your Remodeling Skill Set and Validate Your Professionalism with NARI Certification NARI Don’t miss your chance to add a professional remodeling certification to your name during the December 2020 testing period. The remaining online certification prep courses starting this fall are listed below. Certified Remodeling Project Manager (CRPM) - September 29 Universal Design Certified Professional (UDCP) - October 20 READ MORE SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by Kitchen Resource Direct LLC Huge selection of colors and door styles USA Made To Order Contractor Program benefits Learn more about Real customers, real kitchens Upcoming Complimentary Educational Webinars for NARI Members NARI Universal Design Applied to the Bathroom and Kitchen LAST CALL - September 24th at 12 pm Central Time REGISTER HERE This course reviews both ADA and universal design guidelines and discusses compelling reasons for recommending universal design in your kitchen and bathroom projects. No longer limited to ADA product and an institutional look, you are empowered to exceed expectations with this new worldview. Learning Objectives: At the end of this program, participants will be able to: Understand the concepts of universal design and how it enhances consumer's daily well-being. Compare the ADA and universal design guidelines and explain the differences. Learn the seven Principles of Universal Design and how to incorporate these principles into your projects. Determine the capabilities of your clients and effectively apply universal design principles when specifying kitchen and bathroom fixtures and faucets. Be inspired to create positive changes in the lives of others; impacting your clients' health and well-being through the power of design. READ MORE FEATURED ARTICLE   Reduce Time Managing Your Weekly Payroll by 80% Promoted by eMars, Inc. The Compliant Client system by eMars is your answer for worry free – time saving compliant payroll. The system requires no installation or maintenance. It provides immediate, concurrent, real time visibility of all payroll records of the sub, prime, plus - the owner agency. All screens are printable. Every submitted payroll is audited, on line and in real time, against the wage determination and all 30 causes that are in support of Davis - Bacon and Related Acts. LEARN MORE   NARI On-Demand Webinars NARI NARI Members receive complimentary access to over 80 on-demand educational webinars on topics ranging from job costing to marketing. Through our extensive on-demand educational library, you can access valuable remodeling business insights and best practices and earn Continuing Education Credits toward NARI Certification anywhere and anytime convenient for you. Click here to view NARI’s on-demand webinars. READ MORE PRODUCT SHOWCASE Powerful ventilation. Beautifully hidden. Broan took recessed lighting a step further by incorporating powerful, quiet ventilation in the same design. These fan/lights disappear into the ceiling and match perfectly with other recessed lights. Whether a bathroom, closet, or high-traffic family room, Broan helps keep any space fresher and comfortable. Learn more at Broan.com LEARN MORE .INDUSTRY NEWS Podcast: Leadership Team & Interview with Andy Wells, CEO of Normandy Design Build Remodeling Remodeling Mastery What separates the good companies from the exceptional ones? For Mark Richardson, it’s not so much as the company’s designated leader, but the leadership team itself. No matter the size of the company, it’s often the leadership team that helps it achieve specific goals. As in basketball, that leadership team is what makes the difference between getting to the play-offs and winning the actual championship. READ MORE Surviving in a Time of Crisis Qualified Remodeler Never before in the history of the enormous home improvement and remodeling industries have owners of retail businesses seen circumstances similar to what they confront today. Whatever the size of your business—small start-up, multi-million dollar giant, or a $100-million-plus super giant—you are facing imponderable conditions in uncharted waters. Successful companies that have spent years marketing their brands, with much conscious effort to build profitable organizations, now face issues never even contemplated. READ MORE PRODUCT SHOWCASE Discover The Collection by Cosentino Cosentino presents THE COLLECTION: an exquisite launch. Four series each with their very own personality, yet linked by a common thread: a drive to inspire people through the most innovative of spaces. LEARN MORE Keeping Business in the Black: Take Control of Cash Flow Remodeling If your business has unhealthy cash flow, you constantly need to delay payments—antagonizing your subs and suppliers—and you typically end up paying interest on cash (by drawing on your line of credit or, far worse, your credit card). On the other hand, a healthy cash flow means you can keep up with your bills and stay on good terms with your subs and suppliers, as well as take advantage of date-driven discounts. Here are 10 ways to keep your business in the black: READ MORE 5 Reasons You Should Never Use Allowances Pro Remodeler Chad Hatfield and James Hammel of Alair Homes don't allow allowances on any of their projects. Here are their five reasons why: Allowances create risk. Always. Allowances are land mines. They will always blow up in your face. Allowances hurt relationships with your trades. Allowances only seem quicker and easier. Allowances are a symptom of a deeper problem. READ MORE Driving Confidence in Every Connection SPAX® Engineered Fasteners are German Engineered and Made in the U.S.A. plus eliminate pre-drilling and provide greater tensile strength per fastener, so your projects will stay connected stronger for longer. LEARN MORE Mapping Your Company's Restart Remodeling In these days of uncertainty, nobody can predict whether, when, or to what extent “business as usual” will return. As a client of mine remarked, “Even when science suggests that it’s ‘safe’ to open businesses, how do we know whether our customers will come back?” Realistic questions like this spark additional ones, including: Will I be able to rehire my workforce if there’s insufficient work to support them? READ MORE SUGGESTED COMPANIES eMars © The Compliant Client system by eMars is your answer for worry free – time saving compliant payroll. Read more   Davis-Bacon Compliance Software   Promoted by eMars, Inc. Novartis @Novartis © We want to discover, develop and successfully market innovative products to prevent and cure diseases. Read more   Providing Healthcare Solutions   Promoted by Novartis GE Healthcare @GEHealthcare © We provide medical technologies and services that are shaping a new age of patient care. 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