ReNews -- Remodelors Council News - 06/23/2008 (Plain Text Version)

Lonny Rutherford, CGR, CAPS
NAHB Remodelers Chair
Farmington, N. M.

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In this issue:
Let Clients Know How Green Remodeling Can Improve a Home
New Green Remodeling Resources
EPA Sets Lead Paint Clean-up and Verification Procedures
Legislative and Regulatory Issues Affecting Remodelers
Report Identifies Worker Fatalities in Remodeling
Becoming the 'Best of the Best' in Remodeling
Save the Dates for Fall Board!
Save the Date for Remodelers Golfing in San Diego!
Promote Remodeling With Free NAHB ‘Remodel Now’ Material
Apply to Serve on the NAHB Remodelers Board of Trustees in 2009
Pre-Show Education at the Remodeling Show in Baltimore
NAHB Remodelers Events at the Remodelers Show in Baltimore
NAHB Remodelers 2008 Awards Calendar
Sign Up for ‘Spokesperson Training’ Sessions at Fall Board
Save 10% With Office Depot Large-Format Printing Services
Sign Up for UPS Savings and Be Entered to Win a Handheld GPS
Save $25 on Hertz ‘Green,’ ‘Fun’ or ‘Prestige’ Weekly Rentals
Willams Scotsman Offers $1.99 First-Month Storage Container

Pre-Show Education at the Remodeling Show in Baltimore

Check out these pre-show offerings of NAHB courses at the Remodeling Show in Baltimore this September.

Marketing and Communication Strategies for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS I)*

Sunday, Sept. 7
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Millions of Americans are living longer and more active lives. And with their changing lifestyles, maturing Americans are also looking to revitalize their home environments.

Identifying these opportunities and developing the skills to interact with 50+ customers can help you grow your business dramatically. Learn best practices in communicating and interacting with this exciting and evolving population, and take advantage of one of the fastest growing market segments in remodeling and related industries.

As a graduate of this course, you will be able to:

Explain the three segments within the Aging in Place market that present business opportunities for building professionals
Implement a process for promoting new opportunities for products and services in the Aging in Place market
Enhance your sales process with effective techniques for the Aging in Place market

Designation Credit: CAPS; Master CSP

Green Building for Building Professionals

Sept. 7 and 8
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Learn how green homes provide buyers with lower energy costs and higher value. This two-day course for building professionals discusses strategies for incorporating green-building principles into homes without driving up the cost of construction.

You will learn how green homes provide buyers lower maintenance, better indoor air quality, and better long-term value. Techniques are also discussed for competitively differentiating your home products with increased indoor environmental quality as well as energy and resource efficiency.

As a graduate of this course, you will be able to:

Locate and design green building development sites
Control moisture and durability for each component of the building envelope effectively
Employ resource-efficient materials to achieve comfortable, safe and sustainable buildings
Strategize ways to meet, exceed and verify green building energy efficiency requirements
Implement indoor and outdoor water conservation practices
Achieve indoor air quality
Consider green building objectives in a remodeling project
Explain a home owner’s and builder’s role in effective operation and maintenance of a green home
Apply successful business management, marketing and sales strategies to sell green

Designation Credit: CGA; CGB; CGP

Design/Build Solution for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS II)

Monday, Sep. 8
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

The maturing of the U.S. baby boomer population is a huge opportunity for remodelers. As this consumer group expands, more and more are interested in remodeling their home to fit their new lifestyle and abilities.

This Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) course will help you understand 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.

As a graduate of this course, you'll be able to:

Describe the home ownership market as it relates to the three segments of the Aging in Place market
Consider contractual and legal concerns for building professionals providing design solutions to the Aging in Place client
Perform a needs assessment to identify and prioritize the needs, wants and wishes of the Aging in Place client
Recommend specific design solutions for the Aging in Place client
Estimate and schedule the Aging in Place project while regarding special considerations
Identify considerations for executing the job while the client is in residence

Designation Credit: CAPS

Business Accounting and Job Cost

Monday, Sept. 8
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Builders and remodelers need to understand accounting principles and job cost procedures and functions in order to properly manage their business. This course will provide the terminology and method foundation necessary to comprehend basic business reporting and job cost procedures, measurement and analysis.

In addition, an introduction to the more common types of financing methods for new homes, construction loans and operating capital will be covered.

As a graduate of this course, you will be able to:

Define concepts and terminology basic to residential construction business accounting
Describe the value and usage of common financial reports used for measuring business performance, job cost accounting and variance analysis
Explain the importance and process of measuring and analyzing job cost against performance
Identify the essentials of operating capital funding methods
Identify common construction and permanent mortgage products and the relative builder/client positions

Designation Credit: CGA; CGB; CGR

Project Management

Monday, Sept. 8
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Develop the skills you need for successful on or off-site production operations management. This hands-on course covers the three phases of a successful venture: planning, implementation and evaluation.

Owners, project managers, superintendents, sales managers and anyone involved in the pre-construction and construction process will benefit from this introductory course.

As a graduate of this course, you will be able to:

Explain the basics of successful project management
Execute the pre-construction project management functions and responsibilities
Implement the tools available for efficient project management
Manage trade contractors effectively
Perform project management duties during the project
Complete the duties and responsibilities of post-project management

Designation Credit: CGA; CGB; CGR

PREP: The Professional Remodeler Experience Profile

Tuesday, Sept. 9
1:00-4:30 p.m.

The Professional Remodeler Experience Profile is the required first step in the process of becoming a Certified Graduate Remodeler™ (CGR). It is a three-hour, 150 multiple-choice question assessment that measures a 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
Project Management

Candidates do not pas or fail the PREP. Results determine the course of study for CGR candidates.

Business Management for Building Professionals

Tuesday, Sept. 9
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Learn the management skills that give industry leaders the edge. This course will give you a solid foundation in those best business practices so valuable to smaller businesses: planning, organizing, staffing/directing and controlling.

By using case studies and sample forms, your instructors give you practical and applicable tools for management success.

Designation Credit: CAPS; CGA; CGB; CGR; Master CSP

Estimating for Builders and Remodelers

Tuesday, Sept. 9
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Learn how to develop winning bids and use estimates as a powerful management tool. This course for remodelers and small- to mid-volume builders addresses one of the most challenging topics in building today — estimating.

After this course you will have an appreciation of the importance of estimating, knowledge of how to create an estimating system and the ability to implement an estimating system.

As a graduate of this course, you will be able to:

Value the importance of quality estimating
Use different types of estimates and ways to estimate
Apply proven steps in the estimating process to develop winning bids
Implement technology programs to help you estimate

Designation Credit: CGA; CGB; CGR

Risk Management and Insurance for Building Professionals

Tuesday, Sept. 9
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Today builders face a liability insurance crisis. Coverage has become scarce, expensive and restrictive. In this environment, builders must use comprehensive risk management strategies to reduce construction risks and other exposures.

From overarching principles to practical solutions on obtaining the most competitive insurance quotes, this course gives you the tools you need to manage your risk.

As a graduate of this course, you will be able to:

Grasp and apply insurance terminology
Use non-insurance risk management strategies
Recognize the basics of the types of insurance coverage that you need
Structure company insurance and risk management programs with help from your brokers and counsel

Designation Credit: CGR; GMB

PREP: The Professional Remodeler Experience Profile

Friday, Sept. 12
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

The PREP is the required first step in the process of becoming a Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR). It is a three-hour 130 multiple- choice question assessment that measures a candidate’s knowledge in five core areas of remodeling business management:

Marketing and Sales
Business Administration
Design, Estimating and Job Costing
Contracts, Liability and Risk Management
Project Management

Candidates do not pass or fail the PREP. Results determine the course of study for CGR candidates and will count as one CGR course.

Course Fees: NAHB Member: $185, Non-NAHB Member: $235 unless otherwise noted.

* Please note: All pre- and post-conference courses will be capped at attendance of 50 registrants per course so register early!