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How often has this happened to you? Your crew is coming in for the night from working on a project and they say something like, "by the way the homeowner had us change the type of tile in the bathroom." Do you and/or your onsite lead know what do it if the homeowner wants to make changes after the original contract has been finalized?  Join us on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 as Michael Sandner of Pickrel, Schaeffer and Ebeling shares with you his expertise and knowledge when it comes to the legal side of the remodeling industry.

Ladders are tools. Many of the basic safety rules that apply to most tools also apply to the safe use of a ladder:

Factors contributing to falls from ladders include haste, sudden movement, lack of attention, the condition of the ladder (worn or damaged), the user's age or physical condition, or both, and the user's footwear.

Although the user's weight or size typically does not increase the likelihood of a fall, improper climbing posture creates user clumsiness and may cause falls. Reduce your chances of falling during the climb by:

Try one of these popular interior suggestions to win over clients . . .

While you may not be an interior designer, color schemes and design are all part of the remodel planning process that the client expects your suggestions and feedback on. You're the pro with the solutions and expertise, and the client knows it.

One of the benefits for a client of hiring a pro to remodel is your ability to see the bigger picture, imagining the home as a canvas full of potential. Help homeowners take advantage of your insight by suggesting these popular design schemes this summer.

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) announced the National CotY (Contractor of the Year)Winners in the 2017 competition, of which one is a member of the Miami Valley Chapter based in Dayton area.

Contractors from seven regions around the country vie for CotY Awards on an annual basis. Earlier this year, NARI named 172 Regional CotYwinners with 27 team members who advanced as finalists to the national level. NARI announced a National winner in each of the 37 categories at its Evening of Excellence^SM reception, held recently in Scottsdale, Arizona.  The competition received nearly 400 entries, which totaled over $103 million worth of remodeling projects.

Each year Ohio employers have the opportunity to participate in BWC’s Group-Experience-Rating Program or Group-Retrospective-Rating Program. While these programs are not required, they do provide you with an opportunity to significantly reduce your workers’ compensation premiums, while increasing your awareness of safety and risk-management strategies.

Workplace safety is an important component of these programs. To succeed in accident prevention, we encourage you to use the many resources available to you. We believe a group-rating program is a partnership that includes you and your employees, your sponsoring organization or third-party administrator (TPA) and BWC. Each has specific roles and responsibilities, all designed to assist in preventing workplace accidents. This letter outlines the safety services expectations you should have as an employer enrolled in a group-rating program.

Harold W. Requarth 1925-2016

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of longtime President and CEO of the Requarth Co. Harold W. Requarth.  Harold was the fourth generation leader of the company founded in 1860 by his great grandfather, and successfully steered it through periods of growth and economic and market challenges for more than three decades.

Harold started with the Requarth Co. while attending Fairview High School, working part-time in their architectural drafting room. When WWII began, Harold left to serve our nation in the Merchant Marine. After the war, he enrolled at Ohio University, where he earned an engineering degree in 1950.

Portman Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Career & Technical Education

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) introduced the CTE Excellence and Equity Act to support re-designing the high school experience by making courses more relevant to students’ future careers. The bill would provide federal funding for partnerships between school districts, employers and institutions of higher education in Ohio and other states that integrate high-quality career and technical education (CTE) programs into high schools. Portman serves as co-chair of the Senate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Caucus.

NARI has recently announced the Regional winners of the 2016 CotY (Contractor of the Year) awards and Region 4 is again well represented by winners from the Dayton area.   158 winners nationally were named in over 30 different categories.  Region 4 includes members in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Michigan.  Among those recognized in our region were the following:

Residential Bath $25,000 to $50,000

Greater Dayton Building and Remodeling, Beavercreek, OH

Residential Interior under $75,000

Greater Dayton Building and Remodeling, Beavercreek, OH

The BWC is offering OSHA 10 hour Construction course in Spanish! This will be the first time that this course is offered in the Dayton area to Spanish speaking associates in the industry. Please see the flyer for additional information and enroll today.

Construction Spanish flyer

It is with great sadness we are sharing news of the passing of Guy Muoio, 85 of Mantoloking, New Jersey.  Guy served as NARI National President during 1989-1990 and was a respected leader and cherished friend of the remodeling industry.  He was a veteran, remodeling firm owner, volunteer, author, loving husband and father.

Guy was born in New York City, raised in Staten Island and graduated from City College of New York in 1952.  Along with his wife Mary, Mr. Muoio founded GUYMAR Construction Company in Livingston in 1975.  Along with the location of his business, Livingston was his home for 45 years until moving to Mantoloking in 2003.