The Cutting Edge: 2012

Remodeling Education Expo

May 8, 2012 7am-6pm Cobb Galleria Centre

Knowledge is Power. Your chance to put your company front and center among Atlanta’s elite in the construction industry.   Join NARI Atlanta as we launch this partnership of educators and vendors on May 8. NARI Atlanta, a professional remodeling organization, will present cutting-edge information, products, services and innovations in the construction industry. Attend 18 classes that will be led by industry experts. Receive 6 credit hours of Continuing Education Units that meet Georgia Residential Contractor Licensing Requirements. A variety of top industry organizations, including NARI, AIA, NKBA, ASID, USGBC-GA and others will join presenting - Ph.D Sponsor The Home Depot and other vendors for a buffet lunch with attendees. See up-to-date products and techniques for Energy Efficiency, Home Technologies, Building Systems, Interior Design, Marketing & Social Media, Moisture Management, Health Safety & Welfare, Water & Sustainability.

 

Our Agenda

Our Speakers and Topics

 

Business Management and Legal Issues

 

Kevin Veler, Kevin Veler

Best Practices in Construction Contracts

 

Nate Schoen, Bridgewater

Stop Letting Your Business Run You - Taming the Chaos with Structure and Procedures

 

Design Trends

 

Chuck Reagan, Sherwin Williams

Color Mix 2012

 

Jason McNeely, HansGrohe

Design and Sell a Custom Shower

 

Claire Miller, Kohler

Universal Design - In a New Normal (Sponsored by Ferguson)

 

Andrew Crawford, Traditions and Tile; Hans Schuon, Schuon

Trends in Kitchen and Bath Design

 

Cynthia Pararo, Pineapple House

Trends in Design

 

Robert Zuelch, Sub Zero Wolf

Designing a Green Kitchen

 

Mary Elizabeth Finkey, MTI

Multi-generational Universal Design

 

Green Remodeling & Building

 

Mike Barcik, Southface

Intro to GA Energy Code

 

Carl Seville, Seville Consulting

Pushing the Building Envelope: Keeping homes dry, healthy, efficient and comfortable without breaking the bank.

 

Carl Seville, Seville Consulting

HVAC for Contractors and Designers: Doing it Right and Saving Money in the Process

 

Sales, Marketing and Customer Service

 

Lori Tilt, Tilt Marketing

Build your business with smart PR Strategies

 

Carol Flammer, Mrelevance

Understanding the Internet: Market Your Way to Success

 

Gale Brown, Lead Builders

How to Generate No Cost Low Cost Leads

 

Construction Techniques and Technologies

Stan Garnet, We Teach House

Performing a Code Inspection for Footings Framings and Exterior Wrap

 

Chip O'Rear, Custom Building Products

Tile & Stone in Renovations

 

Amber Gay, Pella

Windows, an Environmental Perspective

Special Thanks to our Sponsors!