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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Don’t miss the opportunity to show off your remodeling expertise in the 2017 NARI CotY (Contractor of the Year) Awards:
- Early Bird – November 7, 2016
- Standard – November 28, 2016
- Late Entry – December 5, 2016
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
 Do you know a NARI member or chapter that has made an impact in the remodeling community? Click here to submit a nomination for the NARI Achievement Awards. The deadline to receive Achievement Award nominations is December 19, 2016. Questions? Contact awards@nari.org.
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
 There is still time to enroll in the Universal Design Certified Professional (UDCP) prep course.
This virtual class 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 November 1 and run every Tuesday for four weeks; 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Central time.
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
NARI members get your Design & Construction Week (DCW) expo pass now for only $75 until November 11 and attend the industry’s largest annual gathering of residential design and construction industry professionals, January 10-12 in Orlando. DCW features the co-location of @BuildersShow and @KitchenBathIndustryShow and your registration includes access to the exhibit floors of both shows — a combined total of 2,100+ exhibits. Register today!
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The HELPcard® provides an avenue for your business to flourish by offering customers an affordable monthly payment option. Having this option available provides an opportunity to grow revenue beyond the cash customer as well as give individuals the immediate use of products and services they need. Learn more and Enroll now!
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
 Optimizing your member benefits is even easier than you think. Attend our “4 at 4” webinar this Thursday at 4pm EST for exclusive vendor updates and success stories from hardworking members like you. Don’t miss out on over $750 in additional savings opportunities. REGISTER NOW
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% rebate on pre-tax purchases* through Home Depot’s Pro Xtra program. Saving is simple. Visit 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 $10,000 annual purchase minimum, the rebate is paid from the first dollar.
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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 click here for more information.
TIME
Spending on home renovations and repairs is expected to peak at $327 billion in 2017, according to a report released by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. That surpasses the previous peak in spending, in 2006, before the start of the recession.
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LBM Journal
The Remodeling Market Index posted a reading of 57 in the third quarter of 2016, an increase of four points from the previous quarter and also a return to levels seen consistently throughout 2015.
An RMI above 50 indicates that more remodelers report market activity is higher (compared to the prior quarter) than report it is lower. The overall RMI averages ratings of current remodeling activity with indicators of future remodeling activity.
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By Emma Fitzpatrick
 Facebook's 1.5 billion users certainly do more than scroll through their news feed — liking another artful food pic or watching the third cat video of the day. Now, the social network is proving its power beyond conversation. Facebook has been testing ways to not just cultivate and engage their community, but also to inspire them to action. Now, Facebook has developed new tools and features to help businesses seize that momentum.
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Woodworking Network
The global market for plywood is projected to reach 223.4 million cubic meters by 2022, driven by recovering construction activity in most countries worldwide; rise in high value, high rise constructions; growing preference for plywood in interior design especially of floors, ceilings, and walls; and a healthy furniture industry, according to Plywood Global Strategic Business Report 2016.
Significance of plywood in the construction sector has increased substantially over the last decade due to the various benefits of plywood such as maintainability, strength-to-weight ratio and price.
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Remodeling Magazine
Remodelers’ main problem with sales isn’t that they’re too slick at what they do, it’s that they’re bad at it.
We hear regularly about remodelers who never call back homeowners who are soliciting their services. Too many deals get made without contracts being signed. And surveys indicate that a big share of customers downgrade the service they got because remodelers don’t communicate as well as they should.
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