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BY TRACI TENHULZEN CGA, CAPS 2017 REMODELERS COUNCIL CHAIR TENHULZEN RESIDENTIAL UPCOMING NETWORKING EVENT December 14 Remodelers Council OFF-SITE & HOLIDAY PARTY Thursday | 5 –7 p.m. Presented by Dunn Lumber A t one time, homeowners could remodel their home without regulations or permits. But rules, regulations, and building codes for liability and safety increased homeowner requirements and reinforced the desire for professional services. The residential remodeling service industry provides peace of mind that renovations will be performed per design, the quality of the remodel will be of the highest, the homeowner will be protected (as the general contractor possesses the safety liability for the trade contractors), and building codes will be followed. Unfortunately, we're seeing a growing number of non-member residential renovation companies who have neither insurance nor adequate experience. You may be surprised to learn that remodelers have the lowest barriers to entry into the general home improvement market, as they require only a The MBA Supports Qualified Remodelers, Protecting Our Community As of 2007, there were 650,000 U.S. firms in the remodeling industry, but only 30 percent of those generated more than $100,000 a year in revenues and only 15 percent generated more than $1 million. Join us in 2018 for the inevitable successes we'll share. Learn more at mbaks.com/rc MBA remodeler members make the world go 'round. state license to operate legally. Thus, the industry is saturated by sole-proprietorships. As of 2007, 650,000 firms in the U.S. were in the remodeling industry, but only 30 percent of those generated more than $100,000 a year in revenues and only 15 percent generated more than $1 million. These figures highlight just how strongly the remodeler market is dominated by small companies (i.e., those with one to 15 employees and less than $100,000 in annual revenues). Many of you fit the description of a small company and I'd like to say a few words to all our members, small and large. It takes a strong community of dedicated members to enforce safety and protection for homeowners. It takes a village of qualified remodelers to build ramps and provide freedom for wheelchair users and their families across the Puget Sound. It takes precious time for the leaders of your Remodelers Council to reinforce the highest caliber of professional service. Remember that the Remodelers Council executive board is dedicated to you, our members. We want to thank you all for your participation in the Association. This year would not have been as successful without you. INTRODUCING BRANDON BOGAN I am thrilled to introduce to you our 2018 Remodelers Council Chair Brandon Bogan. His father, Michael Bogan, is the owner and founder of J.M. Bogan Remodeling, in business since 1977. Michael has been a past Remodelers Council chair and will be supporting Brandon as he takes his first leadership role in the Association. 40 master builder WINTER 2017 ÊÄ•Æ— ȕĬ ɯ" ǯ±'•