A Remodeling Education

Remodelers show a strong interest in professional education for themselves and their staff, and they even see it as a key to future success. Yet most budget less than 1 percent of their revenues toward attending trade shows and seminars, and other educational opportunities.

This information comes from a Qualified Remodeler survey of 643 remodelers conducted at year's-end during the normal business planning cycle. The goal of the survey was to gauge remodelers' level of investment in education at a time of year when the most optimistic commitments would be available.

Of the 643 respondents to the survey, 111 said they would not budget for any education expenses beyond the usual local product training and required safety courses. Thirty-seven percent, 237 respondents, said their education expenditures would be less than 1 percent of their annual budget.

At the same time 53 percent of respondents agreed with the statement that holding a professional designation such as Certified Remodeler or Certified Graduate Remodeler are important to their future success.