WBA Remodelers Council
COUNCIL BENEFITS
A Source of Remodeling Industry Information
Through a variety of programs and publications, the WBA Remodelers Council keeps its members at the forefront of industry developments and increases consumer awareness of the remodeling industry. In addition to keeping members up-to-date on issues affecting the industry such as lead-based paint and hazardous materials, the council works with members to enhance the awareness of consumers in their markets. NAHB Council staff members are an on-call resource available to provide guidance and resources to members.
Professional Remodeler magazine
Remodelers Council membership includes a free subscription to Professional Remodeler magazine. Each issue focuses on practical business insights from the first-hand experiences of leading remodelers around the country. The magazine’s Remodelers Council pages include news, information and features specifically for council members.
RENews e-newsletter
Council members can have up-to-the-minute information and updates on NAHB and Remodelers Council news and events delivered directly to their e-mail address by signing up for RENews, the council's monthly electronic newsletter. Special RENews flashes are issued when important industry news breaks.
Wisconsin Remodelers Council Website
Available through the WBA website, www.wisbuild.org, the Wisconsin Remodelers Council website is full of information specific to the industry in our state. New member application, the latest national representatives report, and vital code and government affairs information are all available.
Education and Certification
Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) is the most comprehensive professional designation program in the industry. The CGR curriculum emphasizes effective business management as the key to a successful remodeling enterprise, and requires that those certified adhere to a rigorous Code of Ethics as well as recurring re-certification requirements.
Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation program teaches the technical, business management and customer service skills essential to competing in the rapidly growing area of home modification to accommodate aging-in-place. NAHB, in collaboration with AARP, developed this program to provide comprehensive, practical, market-specific information about working with older and maturing adults to build and remodel their homes for aging-in-place. An AARP study showed that older consumers want a reliable means of identifying professionals they can trust to build or remodel their homes -- this designation provides that means!
Click here for an application to join today!
2008 WBA Remodeling Awards
On behalf of the WBA Remodelers Council, I invite you to participate in the advancement of the remodeling industry in our state by taking part in the Wisconsin Builders Association Remodeling “A Cut Above the Rest” awards.
These awards showcase the work and commitment our members have to the remodeling industry. Take advantage of this opportunity to be recognized by your peers for the outstanding remodeling accomplishments your company has achieved in the past year.
Jim Klappa
2008 WBA Remodelers Council Chair
Click here for the 2008 Entry Form
