Construction Focus Newsletter
June 2012


INNOVATE:
Events to Help Your Business Innovate
Estimating for Builders and Remodelers
HBRA of New Hampshire
Tuesday, June 12, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Housing Center, Concord

Learn how to develop winning bids and use estimates as a powerful management tool. This course for remodelers and small- to mid-volume builders addresses one of the most challenging topics in building today - estimating. After this course you will have an appreciation of the importance of estimating, knowledge of how to create an estimating system and the ability to implement an estimating system. As a graduate of this course, you will be able to:
  • Value the importance of quality estimating
  • Use different types of estimates and ways to estimate
  • Apply proven steps in the estimating process to develop winning bids
  • Implement technology programs to help you estimate
Cost: $225 Members/$300 Non-Members.  Register online or by calling the HBRANH at 603-228-0351.


Profitable Business Through Quality Practices
Estimating for Builders and Remodelers
HBRA of New Hampshire
Tuesday, June 19, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Housing Center, Concord
 
Exceed customer expectations and increase repeat business by delivering exceptional service to your customers. This course will teach you key strategies for creating value and providing a quality building/remodeling experience for your homeowners. Topics include meeting the quality challenge with customers, with competitors and within your company. This is a "must" for the builder or remodeler who is ready to take his or her company to the next level. As a graduate of this course, you will be able to:
  • Explain the differences between quality, perception and value
  • Build quality practices with customers, within your company and with competitors
Cost: $195 for Members/$225 for Non-members. Register online or by calling the HBRANH at 603-228-0351.


Designing & Building a Successful
Design Build Business

Yestermorrow
Saturday & Sunday, June 23 - 24
Yestermorrow, Warren, VT

It takes far more than being a great designer and builder to establish a successful design/build business. With control of all aspects of design and construction entrusted to one party, design/build requires a completely different business model -- along with distinctive strategies and systems -- than a typical contracting or architectural firm. Students will learn how to create a design/build business that flourishes. We'll examine aspects of planning, marketing, estimating, system development, project management, human resources, accounting, and legal concerns, all in direct relation to the specifics of design/build. Bring questions and details specific to your situation. Tuition: $320. View more details and registration information.
CONNECT:
Events to Help You Connect With Other Experts

Lighting: Edison to LED & Beyond &   

A "Bakers Dozen" Energy Efficiency Projects  

Public Service of New Hampshire

Tuesday, June 12, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

Derryfield Country Club, Manchester

 

This presentation gives you a look at lighting options that most people have never seen before! See how today's lighting systems are the least expensive to operate in the history of mankind.  Explore some interesting lighting projects that customers like you have done to save money and energy. Cost: No charge. Lunch provided.  Register on-line at www.psnh.com/Seminars

  

June Green Eggs:  

Growing Sustainable Transportation

US Green Building Council - NH Chapter 

Wednesday, June 13, 7:30 - 9 a.m. 

McLane Audubon Center, Concord


Join us to hear from two members of the Central NH Regional Planning Commission as they explain how their work aims to create and maintain a safe, dependable, environmentally sound transportation system that promotes liveable communities and the efficient movement of people and goods throughout the region. The Transportation Planning program at CNHRPC offers planning, analysis, and data collection services in a number of areas: traffic, transit, congestion management, bicycle and pedestrian planning, pavement management, and in-depth transportation studies.  Attendance is limited and  pre-registration with payment is recommended. Cost: $10 members/$15 non-members.  

 

 

dasHAUS:
Innovation in Renewables & Energy Efficiency

German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Monday - Wednesday, June 18 - 27
Cambridge, MA

dasHAUS is a traveling pavilion, a North American tour and an ongoing international dialogue about advanced technologies for home construction and solar energy use. The purpose - to share German innovations that have achieved sustainable construction and operational energy savings. Attendees will represent leading organizations and businesses in building materials, architecture, engineering, renewable energy and energy efficiency businesses, universities, and public officials. It's about the future of sustainable building and the resources and integration needed to reach that future. Come join the dialogue.  Contact: [email protected], 212-974-8836.  Cost: No charge.  Details at http://cambridge.dashaustour.com.

THRIVE:
News & Resources to Inform & Inspire

Construction Business Resource Guide 

For Monadnock Region 

Builders & Tradespeople


Hannah Grimes Center schedules workshops & networking events for small businesses and programs specific to construction & the trades; produces e-newsletter aggregating relevant events and resources for this industry. 25 Roxbury Street-Suite C, Keene, 603-352-5063, www.hannahgrimes.com.

 

NH Small Business Development Center (Keene Office) provides no-charge, confidential one-on-one business management coaching & advisory services to businesses. Also offers online training available 24-7. KSC Blake House, Keene, 603-358-2602, www.nhsbdc.org.

 

Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Southwestern NH connects its members with a network of builders, contractors, suppliers, bankers & other professionals in the construction industry. Also offers trade journals, newsletters, seminars & conferences covering safety, OSHA programs, Green Building guidelines, management and construction techniques. 181 Washington Street, Keene, 603-357-0242, www.hbraswnh.com.

 

Keene State College's Office of Continuing Education supports professionals in the Construction field through on-line and in-person classes in a variety of subjects including Construction Management, HVAC, and OSHA Safety. The college offers certification in Building Science and Renewable Energy, and degrees in Architecture, Safety Studies, and Business Management. 229 Main Street, Keene, NH 03435, 603-358-2290, www.keene.edu/conted.

 

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