Sustainable Ideas Consulting
2012 Events Calendar
Integrating Building Improvement, Building Performance and Building EfficiencyDenver, ColoradoFebruary 17 - 18, 2012Business Performance Makeover Contest - Contractor Update - Work Scope Group
Hundreds of entries were received and two contracting businesses were selected to receive a comprehensive Business Performance Makeover worth up to $50,000! The two winning businesses were selected based on their proven commitment and focus on energy efficiency and their ability and willingness to dramatically grow their businesses over the next 12 months. Take a virtual tour of the winners' business makeover experience. During this presentation, you'll hear from the two winning contractors and the companies working with them to grow their businesses and expand operations. We hope the winners' makeover experience will inspire you to makeover your own business, marketing and sales processes to realize sustainable profits and deliver consistently high quality service to your customers. This presentation by the ‘Work Scope Group' of sponsors will focus on the products and processes of delivering energy efficiency and engaging customers.WebinarJanuary 122011 Events Calendar
Community Energy Exchange creates partnerships between community members and training institutions, home performance contractors and trades. The partnership provides safety and energy-efficiency solutions to non-profit camps, state and national parks, seniors and veterans. Participants help improve the energy efficiency of their community while learning and applying building-science based whole-systems thinking. In-the-field and on-the-job training is provided by experienced building science mentors.Empire, ColoradoOctober 21 – 22Business Performance Makeover Contest - Contractor Update - Sales Group
Hundreds of entries were received and two contracting businesses were selected to receive a comprehensive Business Performance Makeover worth up to $50,000! The two winning businesses were selected based on their proven commitment and focus on energy efficiency and their ability and willingness to dramatically grow their businesses over the next 12 months. Take a virtual tour of the winners' business makeover experience. During this presentation, you'll hear from the two winning contractors and the companies working with them to grow their businesses and expand operations. We hope the winners' makeover experience will inspire you to makeover your own business, marketing and sales processes to realize sustainable profits and deliver consistently high quality service to your customers. This presentation by the ‘Sales Group’ of sponsors will focus on the sales tools and strategies to reach customers effectively. The next Contractor Update will focus on marketing strategies and developing accurate and profitable work scopes.WebinarSeptember 29How to Win the Job Without Leaving Your Profits on the Table
Learn about the importance of cost estimating and kitchen table sale close strategies. You will leave this session with an improved understanding of contracting business management and the practical knowledge to improve your company's profitability. Perhaps the three most important systems in your business for generating cash flow are; marketing, estimating and sales. Without marketing a terrible thing happens: no sales. Without sales a terrible thing happens: nothing. Estimating can be the bottleneck between the two. Understanding how to drive these systems easily and accurately can help you nail down the profits that otherwise might slip away.WebinarAugust 4Key Considerations for Rebate Program Design for Utility and Government Energy Efficiency Program Sponsors
Paying homeowners a modest sum to upgrade their energy efficient equipment is often the most direct way to nudge folks toward higher efficiency systems while closely tracking program effectiveness. Discover how innovative energy and water utilities as well as state and local government agencies are partnering to jointly promote and administer residential energy efficiency rebate programs. Learn industry best practices for rebate program administration that are helping program designers to reinvent their residential retrofit, or Better Buildings, programs to increase program effectiveness.WebinarJuly 21Business Performance Makeover Contest - Contractor Update - Marketing Group
Hundreds of entries were received and two contracting businesses were selected to receive a comprehensive Business Performance Makeover worth up to $50,000! The two winning businesses were selected based on their proven commitment and focus on energy efficiency and their ability and willingness to dramatically grow their businesses over the next 12 months. Take a virtual tour of the winners' business makeover experience. During this presentation, you'll hear from the two winning contractors and the companies working with them to grow their businesses and expand operations. We hope the winners' makeover experience will inspire you to makeover your own business, marketing and sales processes to realize sustainable profits and deliver consistently high quality service to your customers. This presentation by the 'Marketing Group' of sponsors will focus on the marketing tools and strategies to reach customers effectively. Additional Contractor Updates over the next year will focus on sales strategies and developing accurate and profitable work scopes.WebinarJune 30The Value of Third-Party Screening and Certification of Home Improvement
Contractors for Utility and Government Energy Efficiency Program Sponsors
To achieve significant home energy savings, homeowners must hire a knowledgeable contractor to professionally install home energy improvements. Hear how utilities, regional energy associations and government agencies are implementing programs that rely on pre-screened, national certified contractors who they can recommend with confidence to homeowners. Learn how program sponsors rely on third parties to provide an arm’s length perspective to manage risk and insure objectivity.WebinarJune 29Transforming Financial Statements into Management Tools
In today's consumer climate, smart home improvement contractors are shaping their financial management strategy in order to enhance staff accountability and business profitability. This session focuses on how highly successful home improvement business owners can thrive. Topics include: implementing a more comprehensive business model, understanding the ways in which business owners are using financial benchmarks to make decisions, and the steps needed to execute a highly successful strategy in 2011 and beyond.WebinarJune 10How to Win the Job Without Leaving Your Profits on the Table
Learn about the importance of cost estimating and kitchen table sale close strategies. You will leave this session with an improved understanding of contracting business management and the practical knowledge to improve your company's profitability. Perhaps the three most important systems in your business for generating cash flow are; marketing, estimating and sales. Without marketing a terrible thing happens: no sales. Without sales a terrible thing happens: nothing. Estimating can be the bottleneck between the two. Understanding how to drive these systems easily and accurately can help you nail down the profits that otherwise might slip away.WebinarJune 2The Fundamentals of Energy Efficiency course was designed to introduce trainees to the technology and processes associated with residential energy efficiency auditing and installation.Denver, ColoradoJune 13 – 17The Fundamentals of Energy Efficiency course was designed to introduce trainees to the technology and processes associated with residential energy efficiency auditing and installation.Denver, ColoradoMay 23 – 27The Fundamentals of Energy Efficiency course was designed to introduce trainees to the technology and processes associated with residential energy efficiency auditing and installation.Denver, ColoradoApril 25 – 29 Community Energy Exchange creates partnerships between community members and training institutions, home performance contractors and trades. The partnership provides safety and energy-efficiency solutions to non-profit camps, state and national parks, seniors and veterans. Participants help improve the energy efficiency of their community while learning and applying building-science based whole-systems thinking. In-the-field and on-the-job training is provided by experienced building science mentors.Empire, ColoradoApril 29 – 30High Tech Toolbox – Industry Software for Contractors
High Tech Toolbox introduces contractors to the latest computer software, digital devises and must have gadgets. The right software can save you time, money and effort by streamlining processes, organizing information and automating functions. Performance contracting, building science and energy efficient design all rely on digital tools like contractors rely on hand tools. Gain insight into computer software and systems designed for construction and with you in mind.WebinarApril 21The Proper Way to Promote Energy Savings in Home Improvement Presentations and Proposals
Learn what California is doing to enforce contractor compliance with state and federal consumer protection regulations. Go to any home show, open a newspaper, or tune into late-night TV, and you'll hear home improvement sales people claim: "Install my product and cut your energy bills in half!" When selling energy-efficient products, it is natural for sales people from home improvement businesses to want to offer the consumer estimates on the amount of energy savings they will experience. Unfortunately, providing unsubstantiated energy saving estimates can get home improvement businesses into legal trouble. Attorneys General in many states have been investigating contractors for overstating energy savings during the sales process and selling solutions that don't qualify for the promised utility or government sponsored incentives.WebinarApril 12Industry Snapshot: Programs Contractors Should Know About
Beyond Home Star and Pace, there are active federal programs designed to engage and promote energy efficient construction and comprehensive building upgrades. This Leadership Academy Web Exchange presents an Industry Snapshot designed to inform you about programs affecting your contracting company. Hear what is happening with these programs, how to participate and where to direct efforts in your organization to align with success in the construction industry.WebinarApril 7Integrating Building Improvement, Building Performance and Building EfficiencyDenver, ColoradoFebruary 18 - 19Getting Quality Leads from Your Website
Home Performance can be complicated to explain, but an effective website CAN produce the leads you are looking for. Discover ways to improve your website by presenting key ideas, convincing the customer to take action now and simplifying the technical details of the Home Performance process. You will learn what to say on your website and how to say it. We'll share tips and samples that you can use, and have discussions with contractors who have experience going through the website design process. As follow up you will receive handout materials to help get you started with improving your website.WebinarFebruary 10How EGIA & Efficiency First are Collaborating to Grow the Home Performance Industry
Home Performance can be complicated to explain, but an effective website CAN produce the leads you are looking for. Discover ways to improve your website by presenting key ideas, convincing the customer to take action now and simplifying the technical details of the Home Performance process. You will learn what to say on your website and how to say it. We'll share tips and samples that you can use, and have discussions with contractors who have experience going through the website design process. As follow up you will receive handout materials to help get you started with improving your website.WebinarJanuary 13Getting Quality Leads from Your Website
Home Performance can be complicated to explain, but an effective website CAN produce the leads you are looking for. Discover ways to improve your website by presenting key ideas, convincing the customer to take action now and simplifying the technical details of the Home Performance process. You will learn what to say on your website and how to say it. We'll share tips and samples that you can use, and have discussions with contractors who have experience going through the website design process. As follow up you will receive handout materials to help get you started with improving your website.WebinarFebruary 10Getting Quality Leads from Your Website
Home Performance can be complicated to explain, but an effective website CAN produce the leads you are looking for. Discover ways to improve your website by presenting key ideas, convincing the customer to take action now and simplifying the technical details of the Home Performance process. You will learn what to say on your website and how to say it. We'll share tips and samples that you can use, and have discussions with contractors who have experience going through the website design process. As follow up you will receive handout materials to help get you started with improving your website.WebinarFebruary 10Getting Quality Leads from Your Website
Home Performance can be complicated to explain, but an effective website CAN produce the leads you are looking for. Discover ways to improve your website by presenting key ideas, convincing the customer to take action now and simplifying the technical details of the Home Performance process.You will learn what to say on your website and how to say it. We'll share tips and samples that you can use, and have discussions with contractors who have experience going through the website design process. As follow up you will receive handout materials to help get you started with improving your website.
WebinarFebruary 102010 Events Calendar
The Community Energy Exchange creates partnerships between community members and training institutions, home performance contractors and trades. The partnership provides safety and energy-efficiency solutions to non-profit camps, state and national parks, seniors and veterans. Participants help improve the energy efficiency of their community while learning and applying building-science based whole-systems thinking. In-the-field and on-the-job training is provided by experienced building-science mentors.Empire, ColoradoDecember 3 - 4AIA CES - Natural Finishes - HSW & Sustainable Design
Learn the roles and benefits of natural paints and plasters.HawaiiNovember 12The Community Energy Exchange creates partnerships between community members and training institutions, home performance contractors and trades. The partnership provides safety and energy-efficiency solutions to non-profit camps, state and national parks, seniors and veterans. Participants help improve the energy efficiency of their community while learning and applying building-science based whole-systems thinking. In-the-field and on-the-job training is provided by experienced building-science mentors.Denver, ColoradoOctober 29 - 30Learn lime plaster and lime paint application.Baton Rouge, LouisianaOctober 10Network with Energy Raters from around the country and attend cutting-edge industry trainings while your family spends the day at Brookside Gardens’ on-site spa or explores the beauty of Colorado’s Front Range in September.Berthoud, ColoradoSeptember 13 & 14The Community Energy Exchange creates partnerships between community members and training institutions, home performance contractors and trades. The partnership provides safety and energy-efficiency solutions to non-profit camps, state and national parks, seniors and veterans. Participants help improve the energy efficiency of their community while learning and applying building-science based whole-systems thinking. In-the-field and on-the-job training is provided by experienced building-science mentors.Denver, ColoradoJuly 19 - 21Discussing 'Green Collar' jobs in the New Energy Economy.Denver, ColoradoJune 11Presentation on Energy Audits and creating an Actionable Work Scope.Denver, ColoradoJune 7 & 8Presentation demonstrating energy audits and thermal imaging.Boulder, ColoradoMay 11Provide an opportunity for creating new partnerships, prioritizing key localsustainability issues, and helping to identify strong leadership, a collaborativenetwork and a plan to move those opportunities forward.Loveland, ColoradoMay 6Impact of Federal energy-efficiency legislation for home performance contractors.Boulder, ColoradoApril 26EarthVibes, a sustainability awareness event promoting environmentalconsciousness and strengthening CU community engagement working shoulder-to-shoulder towards a sustainable future. - VIDEO.Boulder, ColoradoApril 20Village Energy-Efficiency Analysis including 22 buildings built from 1930 - 2008.Empire, ColoradoApril 16 - 17The Expo features displays, demonstrations and energy efficiency presentationsJefferson County Fairgrounds, ColoradoApril 7Learn lime plaster and concrete counter top application at a beautiful studio.Lake Helen, FloridaMarch 26 – 27Village Energy-Efficiency Analysis including 22 buildings built from 1930 - 2008.Empire, ColoradoMarch 22 – 23Home Star legislation and the impact on home performance contractors.Cheyenne, WyomingMarch 9 - 11Learn basic energy efficient options for older homes.Boulder, ColoradoFebruary 26Energy Efficiency and Green Building jobs and Federal legislation for both.Jefferson County Fair Grounds, ColoradoFebruary 24Join in rediscovering community techniques for sustainable living.Wichita, KansasJanuary 22 Sustainable Ideas Consulting
