Joining a trade association can give you and your business an edge. There are a number of trade associations for builders and licensed contractors, and each of these associations offers members a variety of benefits.

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) has, as its Core Purpose: “to advance and promote the remodeling industry’s professionalism, product, and vital public purpose.” NARI’s member contractors “have the opportunity to enrich their knowledge with cutting edge educational opportunities and certifications. They have unlimited use of the NARI logo, which is promoted nationwide in a number of consumer media outlets. They are easy for consumers to find on the NARI website, and they have access to leads through the NARI website.” NARI also provides marketing advice, information about building permits, and events focusing on various topics of vital interest to professionals in the remodeling industry.

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) considers itself to be “the premier resource for industry information, education, research, and tech (more…)

In order to further spread the wealth of necessary information on green building and design, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is hosting a series of web seminars – Webinars – for remodeling contractors. The series is aptly titled REGREEN Revolution. The first two sessions took place in December and January, with one last session on REGREEN & Deep Energy Retrofit scheduled for Wednesday, February 11.

This three-part series of webinars attacks green building on the renovation and remodeling front. They aim to steer contractors through the history, intent, and content of USGBC’s new REGREEN guidelines and discuss the future of the program. The sessions will also provide information about the green remodeling market and additional education opportunities available to remodeling contractors in need of further green renovation expertise. (more…)