NARI Welcomes New Certified Remodler
Elizabeth H. Nairn from Cabinet-S-Top receives NARI's Certified Remodeler Certification
Online, March 12, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Medina, OH - Cabinet-S-Top is pleased to announce that Elizabeth H. Nairn has recently achieved the prestigious Certified Remodeler status.
A Certified Remodeler (CR) designation proves the remodeling contractor's superior knowledge, technical comprehension and skill in remodeling.
NARI's CR program measures skill and expertise valued not only by other professional remodelers, but by consumers as well. Highly respected by those who have achieved the designation, the CR program identifies professional remodelers who have undergone comprehensive review and testing in areas of business management, ethical conduct, and technical skills. In addition, they must also adhere to NARI's strict Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. The NARI certification program assess the knowledge and skills of the remodeler in over 20 remodeling task areas including business methods and practices, building codes and construction law, planning and building site layout, and all trades skills required in remodeling your home. Attaining this certification requires the candidate to have been working full time in the remodeling field for at least 5 years and passing a comprehensive assessment exam. Preparation for this exam takes up to 16 weeks of intensive study and self-examination. In addition Certified Remodelers are bound to abide by the NARI Code of Ethics and the NARI Standards of Practice.
To prepare for the Certified Remodeler certification, remodelers are asked to complete a qualification form, which outlines the background of their experience and education in remodeling, and are given a study guide and a business management book. NARI also offers study groups to prepare them for the written examination. It enriches the professional's understanding and maximizes performance during any remodeling project.
NARI is a professional association whose members voluntarily subscribe to a strict code of ethics. Consumers may wish to search www.RemodelToday.com to find a qualified professional who is a member of NARI.
Elizabeth (Betty) is the General Manager of Cabinet-S-Top a Medina, Ohio based company that specializes in kitchen and bath remodeling. She is responsible for the overall operations of the company. Cabinet-S-Top has been serving Northeast Ohio for 21 years and Elizabeth has been with the company for 20 years. She has served on much industry related boards, committees and currently serves as the Vice President of the National Kitchen and Bath Buy Group. Elizabeth is an active participant with NARI, NKBA and Working Women's Connection.
About NARI: The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) is the only trade association dedicated solely to the remodeling industry. The Association, which represents more than 8,200 member companies nationwide-comprised of 63,000 remodeling contractors- is "The Voice of the Remodeling Industry."™ Contact the national NARI headquarters, based in Des Plaines, Illinois, at 847-298-9200.
CONTACT: Elizabeth H. Nairn, General Manager
Cabinet-S-Top 330-239-3630 designsbybetty@yahoo.com