
NARI Night hosted by Normandy Remodeling
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM) (CDT)
Description
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Design-Build, Bid-Build, and Beyond: Comparing Remodeling Models for a Better Business
Remodeling is more than just construction—it's a business. In this dynamic panel, three accomplished remodeling company owners pull back the curtain on how they run their businesses differently—and successfully. From the streamlined integration of design-build to the competitive edge of bid-build, and the rising trend of transparent pricing, this session dives into the strategies, challenges, and client relationships that shape each model.
Whether you're refining your business model or scaling your remodeling firm, this panel will offer real-world insights, lively debate, and actionable takeaways on pricing, profitability, and positioning in today’s competitive remodeling market.
Topics Covered:
- Business model fundamentals: what each structure looks like in practice
- Managing client expectations and scope control
- Approaches to pricing: fixed price, cost-plus, allowances, and transparency
- Project delivery workflows and team structures
- Marketing and sales strategy for different models
- Profitability and overhead management
- Handling change orders and protecting margins
- Lessons learned and business pivots
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$20 per person (Members)
$40 per person (Non-members)
2929 Central Street
Evanston,
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