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

Becoming the 'Best of the Best' in Remodeling

Have you been in the remodeling industry for many years? How important is education to you? Have you always held a commitment to distinction and longevity in your industry?

Of course you have! And you are a true professional looking for your next steps in becoming the “best of the best” in remodeling.

The NAHB University of Housing is proud to announce the launch of the Graduate Master Remodeler (GMR) designation; a new designation that will further your education, bring you to that next step in the remodeling industry, and provide the tools to becoming the best of the best. The Graduate Master Remodeler (GMR) designation is your advancement program and was designed to be the master level of the current Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR). The GMR allows recognized CGRs to attain further recognition for their commitment to educational excellence and longevity in the remodeling industry.

To obtain your GMR, you must meet the following qualifications:

15 years of remodeling experience
Completion of five required GMR courses
An active CGR for nine years or active CR (Certified Remodeler) from NARI or CR (Certified Restorer) certification from RIA for 10 years
Adherence to the GMR Code of Ethics

The Graduate Master Remodeler allows you the opportunity to take your CGR designation to the next level. For further information regarding the GMR designation, please visit www.nahb.org/GMRinfo.