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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
 The NARI Achievement Awards are also open for entries. There are eleven categories designed to showcase the successes of NARI chapters and leaders, and all will be honored at the National
Presidents’ and Awards Luncheon on Friday, April 12, 2019 at the Wyndham San Diego Bayside.
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
NARI will be in the North Hall (N1173) during this year’s IBS/KBIS show February 19-21, 2019 in Las Vegas. Block your calendar now if you haven’t already and take advantage of the biggest industry show of the year.
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
NARI announced a strategic alliance with Morris and James Carey to build widespread awareness for remodeling excellence. Together the two organizations will focus on consumer awareness for NARI members and the value they bring, along with a promotional campaign for NARI Certification for remodelers.
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
NARI has released the January 2019 schedule of webinars. See the upcoming webinars here.
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Prospective clients will often give weight to additional credentials a remodeling company holds. Providing them with proof that your company has been vetted by your industry association for compliance with THE industry standard for remodeling businesses can tip the scales in your favor during the bid process.
Pursuing NARI Accreditation for your business can have a tremendous impact both operationally and from a marketing perspective.
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Start 2019 off right by registering for a NARI Certification preparatory course or study group. Check out the 2019 schedule here.
Did you know the Labor of Bureau Statistics reports that certified professionals earn on average 25% more than their non-certified counterparts?
NARI Certification can help you:
- Increase your remodeling and business skill set
- Advance your career
- Validate your professionalism and gain client trust to close more business
Check out the 2019 certification prep course and study group schedule here.
Read this first-hand account from a NARI Certified Professional.
by Mark Richardson
The last thing you want to do when ending the year is chasing yourself around in a tailspin. Use these 3 tips to make sure you finish out the year on a strong note so you can set yourself up for success.
- Think of the predictions that are out there for 2019 and reflect on them.
- What is your motivation? Mark shares 7 different motivations in this episode.
- Evaluate your situation. What do you need to focus on and what do you need to change?
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Harvard Business Review
This year, the unemployment rate in the U.S. hit a 49-year low of 3.7%. The demand for companies to retain top talent is intensifying. One report suggests that employee retention is the number one issue on the minds of CEOs today — not just in the U.S., but around the world. And yet, companies often spend very little time onboarding new hires. With up to 20% of staff turnover occurring within the first 45 days of employment, a standardized onboarding process is essential.
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Remodeling Magazine
Paul Winans writes: Some of you know that I facilitate peer group meetings for Remodelers Advantage. A facilitator is typically with a Roundtable Group for two meetings in a row, after which the group gets a different facilitator.
I facilitated two groups in the fall of 2018 and those two meetings were my second with both groups. So, I will likely not facilitate them going forward. Here is some advice I have for those good business people who I will miss working with in a meeting room. The advice works for most things in life, not just peer meetings.
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Safety + Health Magazine
New Orleans — OSHA can issue citations to general contractors who fail to control hazardous conditions at multi-employer worksites, even if those conditions do not directly affect their own employees, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit ruled Nov. 26.
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Pro Remodeler
How much moisture air can hold depends on the temperature, which is why they call it “relative humidity.” Here’s how it works and why it matters.
The concept of relative humidity (RH) is not well understood by lay people, but it also generates a lot of confusion among building industry professionals. Here is an easier way to explain RH that will help people understand why the concept is so important in building science.
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Qualified Remodeler
Outdoor rooms today often must function like indoor rooms. That is why outdoor kitchens are now equipped with identical capabilities as indoor kitchens. It is why audio and visual media on porches and decks are as good (or better) than those found in great rooms.
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I have a small dilemma I'd like to ask your advice on. I'm a residential building designer and also a general contractor. For the past 20 years I've done the design work for general contractors preparing the plans for new homes, additions, and interior remodeling I just got my general contracting license."
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Remodeling Magazine
As the year comes to a close, it's time to consider what you accomplished this year and what you want to accomplish next year. Even though many remodelers today are overwhelmed by the volume of work, it is important to take a few moments to explore ways to improve profits. Here are a few suggestions for places to look.
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