Remodelers REBOOT: From the Couch, an interactive virtual event is free to NAHB members. The online experience will feature speaker sessions on estimating, markups and margins, hiring and more. Hosted by industry veteran Vince Butler, CAPS, GMB, GMR, President, Butler Brothers Corporation, the morning will kick off with an opportunity for participants to discuss the current uncertain business environment. Other presentations include the following:
9:30 - 10am
Coffee with Vince
Join Vince Butler over coffee to discuss the current uncertain business environment and how today’s virtual event will help us handle the challenges before us and allow us to hit the ground running.
10 - 11am
Why the Perfect Remodeling Estimate Isn’t About the Numbers
Speaker: Timothy Faller, Senior Consultant with Remodelers Advantage Description: During this presentation, Tim will walk you through a process that’ll lead to an actual effective, profitable remodeling estimate along with the adjustments you must consider as the industry reacts to COVID-19.
11:15am - 12:15pm
Well That Budget Won’t Work Now! Budgeting, Markup & Margin During & After COVID-19
Speaker: Bob D. Peterson, CAPS, CGP, CGR, GMR, President and Founder of Associates in Building & Design, Ltd Description: In this presentation, Bob will share best practices for retooling your operating budget when the previous one becomes unrealistic, ways to manage and survive a recession and strategies for pricing your remodeling projects for success.
12:30 - 1:30pm
Lunch Break with Service Nation
1:30 - 2:30pm
Critical Hires: How Successful Remodelers Fill Key Positions Speaker: Doug Howard, Director of Consulting, Remodelers Advantage Description: As a remodeler, winning critical hires can make or break your success. In this presentation, Doug will share strategies for determining staffing needs, setting hiring priorities and positioning your company as "employer of choice."
2:45 - 3:45pm
Remodelers’ Common Contract Pitfalls: How to Cover Your Assets
Speaker: Dan Bawden, CAPS, CGP, CGR, GMB, CEO Legal Eagle Contractors. Co. Description: Do you have the proper contract protections to stay out of the courtroom? What might you add while bidding and building jobs during the pandemic? In this no-nonsense presentation, Dan shares best practices for protecting yourself and your business.
4 - 5pm
Beer and Banter with Vince
End the Remodelers REBOOT with Vince to share what knowledge you can implement today to hit the ground running and thrive in the new normal.
For more information, please contact Chantel Bartlett at cbartlett@nahb.org.
NAHB Remodelers' Reboot: From the Cou...
Date and Time
Wednesday May 13, 2020 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
Sessions can be viewed at your own convenience. This virtual event provides NAHB members an opportunity to connect with colleagues and discuss new ideas and solutions. Make sure to join “Beers and Banter,” an informal networking session, at the conclusion of the event.
This one-day online event is sponsored by Service Roundtable. NAHB members can register now for free and NAHB non-members can register to participate for a nominal fee.
Fees/Admission
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Wednesday, May 13, 2020
9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET
Remodelers REBOOT: From the Couch, an interactive virtual event is free to NAHB members. The online experience will feature speaker sessions on estimating, markups and margins, hiring and more. Hosted by industry veteran Vince Butler, CAPS, GMB, GMR, President, Butler Brothers Corporation, the morning will kick off with an opportunity for participants to discuss the current uncertain business environment. Registration is open until 5 p.m. ET (2 p.m. PT) on Tuesday, May 12.