The Cutting Edge: 2013



Remodeling Education Expo


 

       May 14, 2013 7am-6pm

        Cobb Galleria Centre


     

     

     

     

Knowledge is Power.

 

 

Join NARI Atlanta as we launch this partnership of educators and vendors on May 14. NARI Atlanta, a professional remodeling organization, will present cutting-edge information, products, services and innovations in the construction industry.

Attend 25 classes 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 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. Sign up, exhibit or attend!

 

 

 

 



Our Agenda


Expo Agenda for the website 131pm



Our Speakers and Topics



Design Track
On Becoming a Design-Build Remodeling Firm, Peter Michelson, Renewal Design Build
Modern Sustainable Residential Design, Bill Carpenter, Lightroom
Kitchen Trends 2013, Lenia Pilkonis, Pilkonis
Bath Trends 2013, Lenia Pilkonis, Pilkonis
Design for the Ages: Residential Universal Design, Jon Sanford, Center for Assistive Technology & Environmental Access

Field Management Track
Building Your Field Team, Dan Weidmann, Weidmann & Associates, Inc.
Managing Trade Contractors, Dan Weidmann, Weidmann & Associates, Inc.
Effectively Managing Your Production Team, Jesse Morado, Mosaic Group
Safety Doesn’t Have to be Hard, Jesse Morado, Mosaic Group
Employees or Subs Legal Risks & Issues, Kevin Veler, Law Offices of Kevin M. Veler

Green Track
High Performance Remodeling or Home Performance Contracting?, Joe Thomas, Renewal System Solutions
How to be a Building Enclosure Control Freak, Allison Bailes, Energy Vanguard
Cracking the Energy Code, Allison Bailes, Energy Vanguard
What Every Remodeler Needs to Know About HVAC & Plumbing, Carl Seville, Seville Consulting
First Do No Harm- Keeping Your Clients Safe & Healthy, Carl Seville, Seville Consulting


Business Management/Sales Track
The Moving Market: 7 Strategies for Saving on Your Insurance Renewal, Dawn Pogue, SMG Insurance
Building a Solid Foundation for Your Marketing Success, Lori Tilt, Tilt Marketing
Effectively Positioning Your Brand in an Online World, Lori Tilt, Tilt Marketing
Contractor Licensing Follow the Yellow Brick Road, Kevin Veler, Law Offices of Kevin M. Veler
Accounting for Contractors, Debbie Snelling, TSR Consulting, Inc.

AIA Track
Sound Isolation, Philip Ampel, Atlanta Audio Automation
Planning for Residential Electronic Systems, Philip Ampel, Atlanta Audio Automation
Sustainable Fiberglass Window Installation Systems for Commercial Buildings, Shannon Webb, Pella Southeast
Design, Construction & Application of Permeable Concrete Pavers, Daniel Kalar, Pavestone
Design for all, Universal Solutions for the Bathroom, Jason McNeely, Hansgrohe


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