NARI Blog - Industry News & Insights

NARI Commercial Vehicle Leasing Member Benefit

September 17, 2026

NARI members can access commercial vehicle sourcing, financing, leasing, wraps, upfits, delivery and exclusive credits through Apple Commercial Leasing with this new exclusive member benefit.

How to Spec Rental Kitchen Jobs for Repeat Work

September 15, 2026

Rental clients do not want a custom kitchen. They want a spec they can repeat on every turn. See how the four ways to refresh a rental kitchen compare in terms of crew time, sourcing, and callback risk, plus where your margin really goes and when to walk away from a refacing bid.

5 Faux Wood Beam Solutions for Commercial Remodels

September 8, 2026

Exposed wood beams remain one of the most requested architectural features in commercial design. Barron Designs helps us discover five ways lightweight faux wood beams help contractors and designers create stunning ceilings, conceal utilities, simplify installation, and elevate commercial remodeling projects.

NARI Recognizes 30 Newly Remodeling Certified Pros

September 1, 2026

Meet the 30 remodeling professionals who earned NARI certifications in August 2026 and learn how certification advances industry excellence. By demonstrating their industry knowledge and expertise, these dedicated individuals have reached an important professional milestone and joined the elite ranks of NARI Certified Professionals, holding the remodeling industry’s most respected and sought-after credentials.

New Member Benefit: Retirement Plan Offering

August 19, 2026

NARI is excited to introduce NARI SecureFuture 401(k), a new retirement solution available exclusively to NARI members. Offered in partnership with Traphagen CPAs & Wealth Advisors, this professionally managed Pooled Employer Plan (PEP) makes it easier to provide employees with a valuable retirement benefit. Participating members can benefit from fewer administrative duties, reduced fiduciary liability, streamlined costs, online account management, and employee education and support.

Remodeling Spending Poised for Further Slowdown

July 23, 2026

Annual spending on home improvements and repairs is expected to continue losing momentum through mid-2027, according to the latest Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) from the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.

Your Website is Not Your Problem. Your Reputation Is.

July 10, 2026

A homeowner Googles you before they ever call. By the time they do, they have already decided whether you look trustworthy. Getting found is step one. What people see after they find you is what wins the job: your reviews, your project photos, and whether your Google profile looks alive. Learn how remodeling companies can turn a real-world reputation into an online one homeowners actually believe.

Home Equity Continues to Fuel Remodeling Demand

July 1, 2026

As more homeowners choose to stay put rather than move, home equity is becoming an important driver of remodeling activity. Why are more homeowners choosing this route? We have all the answers here.

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