NAHB Remodelers who want to learn more about green building, estimating, risk management and the latest technical skills and business practices, as well as earn designation credits, should attend NAHB pre-show education courses at the upcoming Remodeling Show in Baltimore.

Pre-show courses will be held Sept. 7-9, followed by the Remodeling Show on Sept. 10-12.

In addition, The NAHB University of Housing is offering two “PREP: The Professional Remodeler Experience Profile” assessments, the first step in the process of becoming a Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) before and after the show.

The pre-show courses include:

Sunday, Sept. 7

• “Marketing and Communication Strategies for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS I)”
  9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  
  Attendees will learn best practices for communicating with and marketing to the aging-in-place market.
  
  Designation credits: CAPS; Master CSP

Sunday and Monday, Sept. 7-8

• “Green Building for Building Professionals”
  9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  
  The two-day course will discuss strategies for incorporating green-building principles into homes without driving up the cost of construction, and how to competitively differentiate green-built homes from the competition.
  
  Designation credits: CGA; CGB; CGP

Monday, Sept. 8

• “Design/Build Solution for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS II)”
  9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  
  This Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) course will explain the guidelines and requirements of accessibility, the importance of doing an assessment with input from occupational and physical therapists as well as qualified health care professionals, and the significance of good design in making modifications that can transform a house into a safe, attractive and comfortable home for life.
  
  Designation credit: CAPS
  
  
• “Business Accounting and Job Cost”
  9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  
  This course will provide the terminology and method foundation necessary to comprehend basic business reporting and job cost procedures, measurement and analysis.
  
  Designation credits: CGA; CGB; CGR
  
  
• “Project Management”
  9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  
  This introductory, hands-on course will help attendees develop the skills necessary for successful on- or off-site production operations management. The course will cover the three phases of a successful venture: planning, implementation and evaluation.
  
  Designation credits: CGA; CGB; CGR

Tuesday, Sept. 9

• “Business Management for Building Professionals”
  9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  
  This course teaches best business practices in planning, organizing, staffing/directing and controlling for smaller businesses.
  
  Designation credits: CAPS; CGA; CGB; CGR; Master CSP

• “Estimating for Builders and Remodelers”
  9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  
  Attendees will learn how to create an effective estimating system, develop winning bids and use estimates as a powerful management tool.
  
  Designation credits: CGA, CGB, CGR
  
   
• “Risk Management and Insurance for Building Professionals”
  9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  
  This course will teach attendees comprehensive risk management strategies including how to structure their company insurance and risk management programs, how to use non-insurance risk management strategies, how to recognize the basic types of insurance coverage needed and more.
  
  Designation credits: CGR; GMB
  
  
• “PREP: The Professional Remodeler Experience Profile”
  1:00-4:30 p.m.
  
  This three-hour, 150 multiple-choice question assessment measures a CGR candidate’s knowledge in five core areas of remodeling business management ― marketing and sales; business administration; design, estimating and job cost; contracts, liability and risk management; and project management.
  
  Candidates do not pas or fail the PREP. Their results will determine their course of study for the CGR designation.

Friday, Sept. 12

• “PREP: The Professional Remodeler Experience Profile:
  9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  

Course fees are $185 for NAHB members and $235 for non-members, unless noted.

Attendance will be capped at 50 registrants per course.

Click here to learn more about registering for courses.

To register, visit the Remodeling Show Web site at www.theremodelingshow.com. [return to top]