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Expert developed educational webinars to help you advance your business, your skill set, and gain continuing education toward NARI certification renewal.

NARI has built a strong network of industry experts and professional speakers who deliver valuable insights on topics that matter most to remodeling professionals.

Each year, NARI hosts dozens of live educational webinars, providing you with convenient access to the latest industry knowledge, trends, and best practices—all designed to help you grow your business and strengthen your professional expertise.

Attending these live webinars also awards you Continuing Education Units (CEUs) toward renewing your NARI certifications.

Upcoming Live Webinars


 

AI for Remodelers: Transforming Sales, Marketing, and Operations
3-part webinar series

January 27, February 3, and February 10 at 12 pm CT
Free

This 4.5-hour webinar series, split into three 1.5-hour webinar sessions is designed to help remodeling professionals understand and harness the power of artificial intelligence to work smarter, not harder. Attendees will explore how AI is reshaping sales, marketing, project management, and design—turning overwhelmed teams into efficient, growth-driven operations. This series emphasizes why AI matters now, highlighting its ability to cut wasted time, improve decision-making, and deliver the faster, more personalized experiences today’s customers expect.

Viewers will learn practical applications of AI across every area of the remodeling business, from automated lead scoring and personalized marketing to predictive scheduling, estimating, and even AI-driven design. Special attention will be given to overcoming common fears about AI—such as job replacement or steep learning curves—while reframing it as a supportive assistant rather than a replacement. Real-world tools tailored to remodelers will be showcased, along with a live demonstration of AI in action.

Gain the tools and knowledge needed to start small, track ROI, and scale AI across your business. This webinar series will equip you to streamline repetitive tasks, optimize resources, and elevate customer experiences—ultimately driving stronger margins, faster project turnarounds, and sustainable business growth.

Takeaways:

  • Understand AI’s Role in Remodeling → Learn how AI enhances sales, marketing, operations, and design without replacing human expertise.
  • Boost Efficiency & Productivity → Discover how automation, predictive analytics, and personalization free up time and reduce costly mistakes.
  • See Real Tools in Action → Get an inside look at AI platforms remodelers are already using for estimating, scheduling, and customer communication.
  • Overcome Adoption Challenges → Gain strategies to address fears, improve data quality, and encourage team buy-in.
  • Build Your AI Action Plan → Walk away with step-by-step guidance to start small, measure ROI, and scale AI across your business.

This first installment in the series is a forward-looking session designed to show how artificial intelligence is transforming every stage of the remodeling process. Attendees will explore how AI has evolved from basic concept tools to creating construction-ready documents, and where it is now indispensable, from AI-driven CAD and 3D models in the design phase to material sourcing, cost modeling, and predictive scheduling during pre-construction and construction management. The session highlights the importance of early adoption, demonstrating how remodelers can gain a competitive edge through faster workflows, fewer errors, and smarter decision-making.

Attendees will learn practical applications of AI across the remodeling process, including CAD/BIM integration, generative design for optimized floor plans, AI-driven cost modeling, and sustainability-focused material sourcing. The webinar also addresses limitations such as data security, code compliance, and team adoption, providing a clear roadmap for implementation.

Attendees will leave equipped to start small, train their teams, build AI-assisted workflows, and scale into predictive scheduling and risk management, ultimately saving time, reducing costs, and delivering more efficient, client-focused remodeling projects.

Takeaways:

1. A clear understanding of where AI fits into the entire remodeling workflow - From design concepts to pre-construction planning to on-site management, you’ll learn exactly which phases benefit most from AI tools today, and why early adoption gives you a competitive edge.
2. How AI streamlines design through CAD, BIM, and generative modeling - You’ll see how AI can convert sketches into editable CAD files, flag design conflicts automatically, and generate optimized floor plans that save hours of trial-and-error.
3. How to use AI to produce more accurate and predictable budgets - Discover how real-time pricing databases, dynamic cost modeling, and automated risk detection help prevent budget overruns and improve estimating accuracy.
4. Practical ways AI reduces delays, sourcing problems, and jobsite risks - Learn how predictive scheduling, safety analysis, and smart material sourcing help eliminate common bottlenecks before they occur.
5. The limitations and how to avoid the common pitfalls - You’ll understand what AI can’t do (local code compliance, imperfect data interpretation, etc.) and how to protect client data while keeping your team confident and trained.
6. A step-by-step roadmap for integrating AI into your current process - You’ll walk away with the exact steps to start small, train your team, build AI-assisted design templates, and measure real ROI as you scale.

This second installment of the series breaks down how today’s sales and marketing challenges specifically impact remodeling businesses, overwhelmed teams juggling too many tasks, homeowners expecting instant responses, and increasing pressure to deliver faster, more personalized experiences. Attendees will learn what AI truly means in a practical, remodeler-friendly way, and explore the core types of AI tools reshaping the industry. From automated follow-ups to predictive lead scoring, dynamic website personalization, and AI-generated blogs or ads, we’ll show how remodelers can use AI to save hours each week and focus on high-value conversations with qualified homeowners.

The session also includes a live demo of AI tools remodelers can use immediately, plus guidance on navigating common industry concerns such as job replacement fears, data privacy, and team adoption. By the end, attendees will walk away with a clear roadmap: which repetitive tasks in a remodeling business to automate first, which free AI tools to test, and what metrics, like time saved, faster response rates, or higher-quality leads, to track. This training equips remodeling companies to integrate AI step-by-step, creating smoother processes, better client experiences, and stronger, more reliable growth.

Takeaways:
 
1. Why Predictive Operations Are the Future of Remodeling - Remodelers will see how AI can forecast schedule overruns, budget risks, and supply challenges before a project even starts, and how AI can analyze past estimates, delays, and job issues to predict risks before they happen.
2. How AI Improves Accuracy Across Every Stage of Production - You’ll see how AI boosts operational confidence by improving forecasting, identifying risks, and running “what-if” scenarios, helping remodelers flag subcontractor issues, spot conflicts, and prevent costly overruns.
3. Smarter Scheduling, Resource Allocation & Materials Management - Attendees will discover how AI matches crew skills to tasks, optimizes calendars, prevents over-ordering, and keeps materials aligned with real-time supplier pricing.
4. How AI Automates the Back Office - You’ll see how AI reduces admin overwhelm by automating contracts, invoices, change orders, compliance, and permitting tasks, freeing remodelers to focus on growth, clients, and job quality instead of paperwork.
5. The Best AI Tools for Remodelers (By Category) - Participants will be introduced to the top AI tools for estimating, scheduling, project management, customer communication, and jobsite tracking along with recommendations based on company size and workflow.
6. How to Overcome the Biggest AI Barriers - Remodelers will learn practical strategies for team adoption, clean data practices, and step-by-step onboarding—showing AI as an enhancer, not a threat.
7. A Practical, Four-Step Action Plan to Start Implementing AI - You’ll leave with a clear roadmap: identify bottlenecks, choose one or two AI tools to address them, track measurable ROI, and expand AI across operations once results appear.

This final webinar in the series will show remodeling professionals how artificial intelligence can streamline their marketing and sales operations. This webinar breaks down how AI is rapidly reshaping sales, marketing, estimating, scheduling, and project management, turning overwhelmed teams into efficient, well-coordinated operations. Attendees will learn where AI is already indispensable, from automated lead scoring and personalized marketing to predictive schedules, dynamic cost modeling, and even AI-assisted design. The session also addresses the industry adoption curve and why early adopters are gaining a measurable competitive advantage in speed, accuracy, and customer experience.

Viewers will explore real-world AI tools tailored specifically to remodelers, along with a clear roadmap for adopting them without overwhelming their teams. The webinar will cover common pitfalls, like over-reliance, data security, and poor inputs, while reframing AI as a supportive assistant rather than a replacement. By the end, attendees will understand how to start small, track ROI, and confidently scale AI across their business. The goal is simple: help remodelers eliminate repetitive tasks, improve decision-making, enhance customer communication, and ultimately achieve stronger margins, faster project turnarounds, and sustainable long-term growth.

Takeaways:
 
1. Why Remodelers Must Shift to Efficient, AI-Driven Workflows - You’ll understand how today’s sales and marketing teams are overwhelmed by volume—and how AI helps you meet rising homeowner expectations for faster responses, personalized communication, and 24/7 availability.
2. A Clear, Practical Understanding of AI (No Tech Jargon Needed) - Attendees will learn exactly what AI is in a sales and marketing context and get familiar with the types of tools remodelers can use: automation, predictive analytics, personalization engines, and AI-generated content.
3. How AI Eliminates Busywork and Boosts Your Sales Pipeline - You’ll see how automated lead scoring, AI-powered CRM insights, and smart follow-ups help remodelers close deals faster, so your team spends less time chasing and more time converting the right homeowners.
4. How AI Makes Marketing Faster, Smarter, and More Consistent - Learn how AI accelerates content creation (blogs, ads, emails), delivers personalization at scale, and optimizes campaigns in real time to increase ROI without increasing workload.
5. A Real Demo Showing AI in Action - Attendees will watch a live demonstration of an AI tool, making it easy to visualize exactly how these technologies fit into a remodeling business.
6. How to Overcome Common AI Fears & Barriers - You’ll walk away with strategies to address concerns about job replacement, data privacy, and the learning curve, plus understand why AI is a supportive assistant, not a threat.
7. A Simple, Immediate Action Plan to Get Started - You’ll leave with a practical roadmap: identify repetitive tasks, try a free AI tool this week, and track real metrics like time saved, leads generated, and improved follow-up speed.
Presenter

About the Presenter

Bob Vance

Founder of Home Remodeler SEO, Bob Vance, is fully committed to the building & remodeling industry, bringing proven digital marketing solutions to contractors and remodelers looking to take their businesses to the next level.

His industry-focused expertise puts Contractors, Builders, and Remodelers on a new level with results-driven digital marketing solutions, including website development, search engine optimization (SEO), digital reputation management, pay-per-click (PPC) campaigns, social media outreach, and other digital marketing initiatives.

Bob developed his passion for home remodeling through his own firsthand experience in remodeling, real estate investing, and building million-dollar custom homes in Denver, CO. The goal of Home Remodeler SEO is to deliver value through education, helping remodelers and builders move their companies forward with marketing solutions that are Simple, Efficient, and outperform the competition!

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