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October 2022
Upcoming Classes: October & November Presented by
Designee Spotlight: Teresa Williams, CGA
Luxurious Outdoor Rain and Shad- ing Solutions for High-End Residen- tial Projects: @Project Site Series - Oct. 4 This class and tour will examine the different motorized rain and solar protection options available to home builders. Discuss new design trends used to expand the outdoor living ex- perience and associated health benefits. In addition, learn how to select the right solution for the task including basic pre- construction planning. This class will cover: n Overview of outdoor living and its health benefits n Variety of sun and rain protec - tion products available to home builders n Motorized Exterior Drop Shades n Retractable Awnings n Louvered Roofs n Retractable Pergola Systems n Identification of what solar/rain protection system to use, when and why n Pre-construction planning n Installation examples from across the United States and Canada The classroom session will also cover pre-construction planning: un - derstanding what the client needs, analysis of the construciton site, power requirements and drops, how and what to measure and permit considerations. This is an in-person only class and tour, to be held at Corradi USA in Car - rollton. Lunch will be served following the educational session. Register at DallasBuilders.org. Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Cost: $35 Member/$55 Non-Member (Includes Barbecue Lunch) Series Partners are Burgess Con - stgruction, DuPont and Texas Builders Resources Group.
Tools & Technology: Managing a Better Business Series - Oct. 5 Learn which tools and technology builder members use to maximize their profits and streamline their timelines in a 3-hour boot camp with real-life ap - plications and demonstrations. Instructor panelists Joshua Di - vino, Correa Homes; John Todd, Elite Remodeling; Tim Lansford, Luxury Homes of Texas; and Diane Hatfield, Alair Homes, will discuss tools they use to manage their own businesses. Other topics will include: n CRM solutions n Change orders n How panelists manage their n What apps are vital to them? n Ghant charts n Budgeting tools n Strategies / Systems/ Processes n Tools used to save time/ money/ sales pipeline Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Cost: $35 Member/$55 Non-Member In-Person and Virtual Options Register for Tools & Tec hnology . Roofing I - World of Roofing: Build - ing a Better House Series - Oct. 13 Instructor Brett Hall of Joe Hall Roofing will explore types of shingles and roofing options. The class will cover: n All materials in the market today n Benefits of each type + hands on display n Pros & cons of each type of roofing n Costs analysis improve client satisfaction n Lead times tips
Cost: $35 Member/$55 Non-Member In-Person and Virtual Options Series Partners are DuPont, Sam - sung and Texas Builders Resources Group. Register for Roofing I. Roofing II - Keeping It Clean; Avoid - ing Costly Mistakes: Building a Bet - ter House Series - Oct. 20 Instructor Brett Hall of Joe Hall Roofing will detail lessons learned from his seat at the tables of litigation, me - diation and arbitration and will discuss what all could go wrong and keys to avoiding these pitfalls. The class will cover: n Moisture-related issues that can lead to problems. Roof types and how they can lead to problems. n Insulation + ventilation n Pitfalls to avoid n Why projects end up in litigation n Common mistakes n Little problems that become big ones n IRBC – NRCA – SMACMA – ARMA – MFG. Roof to code. Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Cost: $35 Member/$55 Non-Member In-Person and Virtual Options Series Partners are DuPont, Sam - sung and Texas Builders Resources Group. Register for Roofing II. Client Management: Managing a Better Business Series - Nov. 2 Gain perspective on how to man - age your clients from some of the best housing industry professionals around—Past President Matt Mitchell of James Anderson Custom Homes and John Todd of Elite Remodeling. This class will cover: n How to deal with difficult clients n How to effectively manage leads n Competitive proposals n Negotiating with clients n Solutions to being underbid Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Cost: $35 Member/$55 Non-Member In-Person and Virtual Options Register for Client Management. The All Access Continuing Educa - tion Pass gets you into all of the 2022 continuing education classes for only $249! Pass holders will also have access to all Continuing Education on-demand videos. DETAILS.
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Teresa Williams established KJ Custom Screens & Outdoor Living in 2007 with a marketing background and limited construction knowledge. Being the fearless person she is, she dove headfirst into learning all she could about construction with a focus on motorized screens. Since then, Teresa’s passion for learning has not wavered, and she obtained the nation - ally recognized Certified Graduate Associate designation this year. Teresa believes this designation will benefit her business and help to show clients and builders her com - mitment to the industry. She plans to market her CGA on her business cards, social media and the company website. What is it about the residential construction industry that she likes best? “I love the creativity and the design aspect that goes along with it,” Teresa explains. “Due to the constant innovations and trends in the home market, we are constantly changing the way we design and complete projects. Improving amazing outdoor living spaces for families and home - owners to use provides me with a great sense of achievement. I love working with homeowners and custom builders and establishing great relationships along the way.” Teresa advises women starting out in the construction industry to know that it can be quite intimidating at first. “By learning as much as you can about your product or services, it will instill confidence,” she says. “With time, you will make great con - nections and you can really be suc- cessful if you stick with it.” KJ Custom Screens & Outdoor Living has just recently become a certified Woman-Owned Business through the Women’s Business En - terprise National Council. This certi - fication is not an easy feat; there are very strict guidelines and a mountain of paperwork to submit, including financials, affidavits, business his - tory, resumes, service agreements and much more. In February they were featured on Designing Spaces Luxury Edition , the Lifetime TV show. Luxe Magazine and the Houston Voyager have both in- cluded KJ Custom Screens & Outdoor
Teresa Williams, CGA KJ Custom Screens & Outdoor Living
Living in articles on Women-Owned Businesses in Construction. Through - out the years, the company has won many ARC Awards through the Dal - las Builders Association including Subcontractor of the Year for 2021 and Best Social Media Campaign and Best Marketing Campaign this year. Teresa is the founder of the or- ganization Texas Acts of Kindness, a charity founded to support local busi- nesses and heroes of the community during Covid 2020. KJ Custom is the sole financier of this foundation and works to help local children’s homes, veteran job agencies and local hospi - tals. Along with providing meals to hospitals and clinics, Texas Acts of Kindness brings awareness to impor - tant matters such as mental health, local health care facilities and more. Teresa and her husband, Shane Williams, have four children and two dogs. When she is not traveling, she enjoys spending time with her family out on their patio with a nice glass of wine. _______________________ To learn how to become a Certi - fied Professional or to find out about other educational opportunities, con - tact Sheena Beaver at sheena.bea - ver@dallasbuilders.com. Check the latest offerings at dallasbuilders.org/ upcoming-classes.
Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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