ReNews -- Remodelors Council News - 07/28/2009 (Plain Text Version)

Greg Miedema, CGR, CGB, CAPS
NAHB Remodelers Chair
Tucson, Ariz.

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In this issue:
Apply for NAHB Remodelers Awards Before Aug. 7
Know the Basics When Getting Into Green Remodeling
EPA Warns Remodelers About Vermiculite Insulation
I-9 Audit Notices Issued at Record Pace
Join NAHB Remodelers' LinkedIn Group!
EPA Releases Initial List of Lead Paint Trainers
Members, Listen Free to Audio Seminar Recording on Lead Paint
The Appraisal Industry In a Nutshell
NAHBR at The Remodeling Show in Indianapolis
CAPS, CGR and CGP Courses Offered at The Remodeling Show
Fall Board Registration Now Open
NAHB Committee, Council Appointment Process Underway
Sign Up to Participate in the Remodeling Market Index Survey
Online Registration and Housing for 2010 Builders' Show Opens Aug. 3
Save Big on Summer Essentials at Omaha Steaks
Members, Save Up to 29% on FedEx Shipping Services
Sign Up for Solveras Check Card Processing at 1.39% by July 31
Save More With Hertz Off-Airport Locations
Members Can Save 10% on Vacation Rentals Worldwide
Thank You to Our Sponsors!

CAPS, CGR and CGP Courses Offered at The Remodeling Show

An investment in knowledge is an investment in yourself, your business and ultimately, your clients’ homes. Set this chain in motion by attending pre-show courses from the NAHB University of Housing at The Remodeling Show in Indianapolis on Oct. 27-30.

In today’s economy, you need to stand out from your competition and show off your professional credibility. More efficient scheduling can help you complete jobs on time; learning ways to market to aging-in-place clients can help you better meet your clients’ needs; gaining green building skills gives you another marketable talent — and these courses earn credit towards the Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR), Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) or Certified Green Professional (CGP) designations, as well as continuing education credit for current designation holders.

When you take a pre-show course, you won’t just sit listening to a lecture. Instructors relate topics back to their careers in housing and encourage students to discuss their own experiences. You’ll interact with the other participants — professionals facing the challenges of today’s remodeling market — and share perspectives, solutions and tricks of the trade.

If you’re about to start, or are already working on an NAHB designation, but not sure which courses you need to take, call The Professional Designation Help Line at 800-368-5242 x8154 or email designations@nahb.com.

Sunday, October 25

Marketing and Communication Strategies for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS I)
Green Building for Building Professionals (Day 1 of 2)*

Monday, October 26

Design/Build for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS II)
Green Building for Building Professionals (Day 2 of 2)*
Scheduling

Tuesday, October 27

Business Management for Building Professionals*
Customer Service
Estimating for Builders and Remodelers
Professional Remodeler Experience Profile (PREP)

Friday, October 30

Professional Remodeler Experience Profile (PREP)

For complete continuing education requirements for each designation, visit www.nahb.org/CGRinfo, www.nahb.org/CAPSinfo, www.nahb.org/CGPinfo or call 800-368-5242 x8154.

To register and see complete course descriptions, visit www.nahb.org/RemodelingShow.

* Green Building for Building Professionals and Business Management for Building Professionals are approved by the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems.