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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
The September 2016 Remodeling Business Pulse (RBP) survey showed a continuation of growth in the industry, but at a slower pace. The overall current business rating of 5.81 was in the growth area (above 5 indicates growth), but was directionally down from that measured in the June survey.
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
The Universal Design Certified Professional (UDCP) prep course addresses the concepts of Universal Design: client's needs assessment, design applications, construction techniques, electrical systems and plumbing systems. The virtual class will start on October 18 and run every Tuesday for four weeks; 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. CT.
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
October 20, 2016 Noon CT: Adding a Home Energy Score as an Easy Upsell to Your Next Project
Adding energy efficiency and improved comfort to your next remodeling bid can help get you more business, more revenue per project and increase customer satisfaction. Get access to the Department of Energy's Home Energy Score bid generator which creates a custom easy to understand 1 - 10 energy label for your client's home. Register here.
Questions? Call or email Cindy; (847)298-9200 cfoley@nari.org
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
The 2017 CotY National Awards program is open for entries for projects completed between December 1, 2014, and November 30, 2016. All NARI remodelers are invited to participate in this annual competition. Entries are accepted in digital format using our online platform. The early bird deadline is November 7, and the final deadline to submit an entry is December 5, 2016.
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Design & Construction Week® (DCW) features the co-location of the NAHB International Builders' Show® (IBS) and NKBA's Kitchen & Bath Industry Show R (KBIS). In 2017, this synchronization of tradeshows and markets moves to Orlando, Florida, January 10-12. The fourth annual DCW will bring together 80,000+ design and construction professionals in the largest annual gathering of the residential design and construction industry. NARI members receive special discounts to explore the exhibit floors of both shows-a combined total of 2,100+ exhibits! Use code ORLANDO when you are registering for your DCW expo pass today. To learn more or register, click here.
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Since 1983, The HELPcard has provided an avenue for businesses to flourish by offering an affordable monthly payment option. The HELPcard specializes in prime and non-prime credit so you grow your business by providing consumers a fresh source of funds. Decisions are made instantly allowing work to start immediately.
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Optimizing your member benefits is even easier than you think. Attend our upcoming webinar for exclusive vendor updates and success stories from hardworking members like you.
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
The Home Depot is making it even easier for you to save this week. Now through 10/16, save 40% Off All Home Decorators Collection Semi-Custom Cabinetry. Worried about color clashing or cost? No worries, The Home Depot offers free color samples, design service and estimated cost for your kitchen remodel. Shop online while supplies last.
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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
When your business calls for a little more hauling power, you need a vehicle that can handle the job as well as the road. And with a long-lasting Ram Truck, you can be confident that you have the capability to conquer any challenge. Your $500 NARI Member Benefit Discount is stackable with other great offers during Commercial Truck Season. See your dealer or Ramtrucks.com/commercial for more information.
By Michael J. Berens
While still in its infancy, smart technology has made tremendous strides within a short time. Today, smart products are available for nearly every room of the home. The kitchen, in particular, has received a great deal of attention as an area where smart appliances can offer harried consumers new levels of convenience and control. Yet, despite industry claims that adoption of smart appliances is on the rise, consumers on the whole have shown little interest in investing in these products.
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Harvard Business Review
Performance reviews haven’t disappeared quite yet. “Despite all the buzz about abolishing formal performance reviews, the vast majority of organizations continue to employ traditional vehicles for sharing performance-related information,” reported a recent study by Human Resource Executive.
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By Emma Fitzpatrick
Are you still thinking about creating content and marketing campaigns for Halloween or Thanksgiving? Well, your audience may already be a couple of steps ahead of you — on Pinterest that is. Pinterest users, commonly called pinners, start planning for the holiday season a bit earlier than most, according to Pinterest data. Pinners start collecting holiday-centric content in September — a full four weeks before the general population.
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Remodeling Magazine
A remodeling contractor I work with emailed this to me and his Remodelers Advantage Roundtable group members:
“This homeowner signed [a] design agreement with a budget range of $90,000 to $95,000, hard-stop. We designed the project to $94,383, then through material upgrade and added feature options they ended at the $111,280, so obviously the $95,000 wasn’t a hard-stop ...” Here are some thoughts on that matter.
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Remodeling Magazine
The traditional silos of marketing, lead intake, sales, production, and client follow-up are breaking down. It’s about the overall experience, from the first impression to the last touch. What do the brand, the website, the logo, the print ads convey and what do they stand for?
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ProTradeCraft
Drip edge flashing is supposed to push water away from houses. It is the front line of defense for most horizontal planes in a building: top and bottom of a window, roof eave, balconies, base of wall, etc.
Because of water has a unique ability to stick to surfaces—like when you wash your hands, and then lift them from the sink, and the water runs down your arms to your elbows (instead of dropping straight from your hands). Because houses don't have elbows, people use geometry to kick water away from walls.
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