Qualified Remodeler Magazine

APR 2015

Qualified Remodeler helps independent remodeling firms to survive, become more professional and more profitable by providing must-have business information, namely best business practices, new product information and timely design ideas.

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Committee are: Vice Chair/Treasurer: Phil Donaldson, Andersen Corporation, Oak Park Heights, Minn.; Executive Committee Door Representative: Robert Lewis, Masonite International, Tampa, Fla.; Executive Committee Window Representative: Steve Tourek, Marvin Windows & Doors, St. Paul, Minn.; and Executive Committee Supplier Representative: Jef Shilakis, HOPPE North America, Ft. Atkinson, Wis. For more information, visit www.WDMA.com. ASID appoints key senior staff The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has added four new members to its senior leadership team: Jim Brewer, vice president of Government and Public Afairs; David Krantz, vice president of Research and Knowledge Management; Olga Odeide, director of Industry Partnerships; and DJ Johnson, director of Chapter Program Development. For more information, visit www.ASID.org. SUPPLIERS Sub-Zero celebrates 70 years Sub-Zero Group Inc. marks its 70th anni- versary this year. The third-generation, family-owned company is based in Madison, Wis. where it was originally founded, and has specialized in the beauty and performance of refrigeration. "It's a family business, and family is at the center of everything we do. That sets us apart in the appliance industry," said Jim Bakke, president and CEO of Sub-Zero Group. "Since my grandfather, Westye F. Bakke, established the com- pany, it has operated on the belief that if you make the highest-quality product, you'll always have customers. Since the beginning, we've been dedicated to making quality products in the USA, in direct response to homeowners' needs. We further extend that quality to our valued customers through the high level of service and support we ofer them. We've done this for 70 years, and we'll continue to do so for the next 70 years." ProVia Receives 2015 Energy Star Award ProVia has announced it has received a 2015 Energy Star Award for Excellence in Energy Star Promotion for its out- standing eforts to promote energy- efcient products. The company's promotional eforts include: the Sammy the Star Energy Star Education Program, online resourc- es about environmental stewardship, and detailed information about Energy Star Certifed entry doors, patio doors, and windows. "ProVia is honored to receive this award highlighting our commitment to energy efciency," said Brian Miller, president of ProVia. "Through our part- nership with Energy Star, we are getting more tools in the hands of consumers to help them save energy, while making a positive impact on the envi- ronment." For more information, visit www.ProViaProducts.com. DATA POINTS Most expensive markets for kitchen remodels: 1 SAN FRANCISCO 2 LOS ANGELES 3 HARTFORD 4 SAN DIEGO 5 ATLANTA Least expensive markets for kitchen remodels: 1 OKLAHOMA CITY 2 MILWAUKEE 3 MEMPHIS 4 CINCINNATI 5 INDIANAPOLIS Source: HomeAdvisor, Cost Guide data May 14-16 AIA Convention, Atlanta AIA | Convention.AIA.org May 16-19 ICFF, New York ICFF | ICFF.com June 2-6 NAHB Spring Board of Directors and Legislative Conference, Washington, D.C. NAHB | NAHB.org June 16-18 WDMA Technical & Manufacturing Conference, Minneapolis Window and Door Manufacturers Association | WDMA.com June 24-25 PCBC, San Diego Leading Builders of America PCBC.com Sept. 27-30 NAHB Fall Board of Directors, Dallas NAHB | NAHB.org Sept. 29-Oct. 1 2015 Home Improvement Profitability Summit, Chicago Dave Yoho Associates http://bit.ly/1JteNZA Sept. 30-Oct. 1 WDMA Executive Management Conference, Cambridge, Mass. Window and Door Manufacturers Association | WDMA.com Sept. 30 Qualified Remodeler Awards Night, Chicago SOLA Group LLC | QualifedRemodeler.com Oct. 1-2 Remodeling Show, Deck Expo Chicago Informa Exhibitions | RemodelingDeck.com UPCOMING EVENTS 12 April 2015 QR QualifiedRemodeler.com | ForResidentialPros.com IN BRIEF

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