July 2014
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NEW FEATURE: NARIGC Vendor of the Month!
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Upcoming Events and Quick Registration Links

NARIGC JULY MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Location: Northwest Electric, 600 E. Rand Rd., Mt. Prospect
5:00 p.m. Roundtable: TBD
6:00 p.m.: Networking
6:30 p.m.: Dinner/Speaker.  Thomas Reindl on LED Lighting

OSHA 10-HOUR CERTIFICATION COURSE
Wednesday, September 3 & September 10, 2014
12:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. both days
DSP Insurance Services Training Room, 1900 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg
(Registrants must complete both sessions to receive certification.)

CERTIFIED REMODELER STUDY GROUP
Begins Wednesday, September 17, 2014, 6-8 p.m.
NARIGC Office, 780 Lee St., Ste. 108, Des Plaines

RRP Refresher/RRP/OSHA Paperwork Workshop
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Crawford Supply, 751 N. Rohlwing Rd., Itasca
In This Issue
July Membership Meeting
NARI University: Upcoming CEU Programs
NARIGC Website Program
NARI Marketplace Offers Discounts
OSHA 10-Hour Certification Course
CR Study Group
RRP Refresher/Paperwork Workshop
Deconstruction Training Course
Thank you to our E-publications Sponsor, Marvin Windows & Doors (Please click on picture to visit their website!)


Important Links
NARIGC July 
Membership Meeting
 

SPONSORED BY LUTRON & NORTHWEST ELECTRIC
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
NorthWest Electric Supply
600 E. Rand Rd.
Mt. Prospect, IL

Join us for an evening of networking and education on Tuesday, July 15 from 5:00-8:30 p.m.  There will be a roundtable from 5:00-6:00, Networking from 6:00-6:30, and dinner and program from 6:30-8:30.  The program will be Thomas Reindl, Commercial Lighting Director for NorthWest Electrical Supply, who will address the issues facing the industry in regards to choosing and properly controlling LED lighting, as well as discussing the various solutions to these problems.
 
NARI University

 

NARI, both locally and nationally, provides many opportunities for industry continuing education and CEU credits for Certified Individuals.

NARI Interactive Discussion Group:

 

Selling the Design - How to Charge for Your Time  
Date: July 17, 2014 
Event start time: 12:00pm Conference Call 

 

Like-minded individuals will meet to discuss and share their experiences with doing restoration work and explore the opportunities available in this niche.  Don Van Cura MCR, CKBR, GCP, CLC, UDCP will host and serve as group leader, guide, and mentor as the group explores the topic  "Selling the Design - How to Charge for Your Time"

 

Straight from the Certifications:

 

Key topics from our certification study groups are delivered for those who want to make their business more efficient and profitable-but don't have the time to invest in the full certification prep process.

 

Integrate Universal Design With the Beauty Your Customers Expect, with Bryce Jacob, CR, UDCP
Date: June 19, 2014
Event start time: 12:00PM
Location: NARI Webinar
Click here to register!


The hot topics of our certification study groups are delivered for those that do not have the time to prepare for the certification exam but need the salient content of the prep program. In this topic Bryce Jacob, CR, UDCP will help you integrate Universal Design Remodeling into your projects while maintaining the beauty expected by your clients. 

 

Industry Trends:

 

July 22, 2014: Hansgrohe presents "Design for all of us," addressing fixture selection as part of universal design. 

Event Start Time: 12:00 p.m. Webinar

Click here to register!

OSI Sealants explores the world of sealants, including the latest in eco-friendly products. 

 

NARIGC to Launch New Website in Fall of 2014!
Your listing on www.narichicago.org
     We're getting a new website! The design and functionality of our current website, www.narichicago.org, has been in existence for more than five years, which leads it to be "ancient" in the web world.  NARIGC is making a significant investment in redesigning both the look and functionality of the website to benefit the visibility of our members!
     Some of the new features in addition to the updated "look" of the site:
  • Search Engine Optimization to increase the visibility of the site to consumers and prospective members on the World Wide Web
  • Radius-based "Find a NARI Pro" where all members will appear in a zip code search, with priority given to Certified Members and those who subscribe to the enhanced listing feature in the results listing.
  • Members who subscribe to the enhanced listing feature will receive priority in zip code searches and their own web page on which they can place not only their contact information, but in addition their company logo, a description of their company, and photos of completed projects.  There will also be a contact form on the member's page where consumers can submit requests for proposals directly to the member.
  • A Members Only section with valuable resources for those who are members of NARIGC.
  • A chat forum in the Members Only section where members can submit questions to other members and receive quick solutions to any issues related to their business.
  • A chat forum for consumers to pose questions to either contractors, suppliers or industry associates.
     The new subscription program will cost $25 per month (billed automatically to a credit card) for those who sign up prior to the launch of the site/$30 per month for those who sign up afterwards.  Billing will begin only when the site goes live, but those who sign up early will receive some free months (i.e., if the site goes live in September, 2014, the member will receive October-December, 2015 at no charge).  
     Mimi will be contacting all members regarding the program once more details and a sample of your page is available.  If you are interested in committing to this program in the meantime, please contact Mimi at [email protected] to be placed on the list for the program and you will be given priority set up.  She will assist you in setting up your landing page, uploading photos & logos, entering your company description, etc.
     Annual banner and button sponsorships are also available.  Please contact Mimi if you are interested in those as well.

NARI Marketplace Offers Discounts
 
NARI Members can now enjoy discounts on items such as cell phone plans, fuel cards, office supplies, credit card processing and more through NARI's new relationship with BizUnite.com, 
 
Please click here to visit the introduction page (you will need to sign in to the Members Only section of the national website).
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OSHA 10-Hour Certification Course
September 3 & September 10, 2014
12:00 noon to 6:30 p.m.
DSP Insurance Services Training Room
1900 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg

The OSHA 10-Hour course provides training for workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces in Construction industry. The program also provides information regarding workers' rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a complaint. Through this training, OSHA helps to ensure that workers are more knowledgeable about workplace hazards and their rights. 
 
Steve Stetson will again present the certification program.  Many of you are familiar with Steve who has given us OSHA presentations in the past, including the 10-Hour.   His combination of OSHA knowledge, incorporation of video into the course and sense of humor allows the course to be both educational and entertaining.
 
This course, per OSHA regulations, will be held over two days, Wednesdays 9/3 (Part 1) & 9/10/14 (Part 2) from 12:00 noon to 6:30 p.m. in Schaumburg  for a total of 10-hours. (Cost: $150 per person - NARIGC Member - total)  Registrants must attend both sessions.  No refunds or certification will be given to registrants who do not attend both sessions.  There is a maximum of 40 participants, so make sure to register early!
 
Thank you to our program sponsors:
 
 
CERTIFIED REMODELER STUDY GROUP
Beginning Wed., September 17, 2014
NARIGC Office, 780 Lee St., Ste. 108, Des Plaines, IL

 

NARIGC will conduct an in-person study group in preparation for the Certified Remodeler (CR) examination.  The group will meet on Wednesday evenings at the NARIGC office in Des Plaines from 6-8 p.m. through December 10 (except the week of Thanksgiving).  Test dates will be either December 12 or 13, 2014.

 

NARI Certified Remodelers (CRs) are professional remodelers who provide a full range of remodeling services. To become a CR, candidates must possess skill and knowledge in a broad range of business management and technical skill areas.

 

 

To qualify for the CR designation, applicants must meet all of the following:

  • Be employed by or own a firm that derives at least 90% of its sales volume through remodeling work
  • Adhere to NARI's Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics
  • Have a minimum of five years continuous experience in the remodeling industry
  • Completed 16 hours of continuing education
  • Successfully completed a comprehensive application that details their background and experience
  • Successfully complete a one-day written examination addressing 20 knowledge areas related to general remodeling practices and business
  • Submit all required application materials and fees

 

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM!  (If you would like a Word version of this application, please email [email protected].)


RRP Refresher Course & RRP/OSHA Paperwork Workshop
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Location: Crawford Supply, 751 N. Rohlwing Rd., Itasca
(Please park on East Side of the building)
10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

RRP Refresher Course (10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.): Part of staying compliant with the RRP Rule is attending an RRP Refresher Course and re-registering your company with the EPA or EPA-Authorized State before your certification expires. This RRP Refresher Course will provide EPA Certified Renovators with a review of the RRP Rule requirements, covering topics such as containment, prohibited work practices, and personal protective equipment. Two important hands-on activities, testing for lead-based paint and the cleaning verification procedure, will also be reviewed.  PLEASE NOTE: if you allow your certification to expire, you are no longer eligible to take the Refresher Course and will have to go through the original training course again!

 

RRP/OSHA Paperwork Workshop (2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.): Being prepared for an investigation from either the EPA or OSHA is largely about maintaining the correct paperwork for your company, your employees and your subcontractors.  This course will cover the most common mistakes that contractors make in maintaining proper paperwork and will also highlight OSHA and EPA issues that are being targeted currently.

Please click the link below to register.  You may register for both sessions at a $15 discount or you may register for one or the other.

 

Thank you to our program sponsors!

 

 

 

Deconstruction Training Course
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Chicago Center for Green Technology
445 N. Sacramento Blvd., Chicago
10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  

Join the Building Materials Reuse Association and WasteCap Resource Solutions, who have teamed up to create and provide this new Deconstruction Training workshop. Take away the 8 steps and necessary skills to create, develop, manage, monitor, document and promote a  successful deconstruction project from beginning to end!

 

Objectives & Benefits:

- Learn how to properly disassemble structures and recover materials while gaining knowledge of the economic, social and environmental benefits.

- Learn how to best educate crews for maximum efficiency and compliance.

- Receive educational materials, monitoring checklists, economic analysis worksheets and much more.

 

Click here to register.