Jim Whittemore was president of the The Remodeling Contractors Association which was the predecessor organization to the National Association of the Remodeling Industry of Connecticut (NARI of CT). Jim is currently a Board Member of NARI of CT

Leadership in NARI demonstrates that a remodeling contractor is committed to using quality operational processes and methods, will provide dependable customer services and is responsible in business matters. Members must follow and abide by a Code of Ethics and Business Professionalism. The organization offers continuous training and certifications.

Jim is a board member of NARI because the organization offers continuous training in the industries best practices. When you hire a member of NARI you are hiring an individual that knows how to work safely within standard guidelines, is fully licensed in Connecticut and he will faithfully fulfill his contracts.

Trade associations are designed to establish standards for the industry. Specific standards established for the home remodeling industry would include:

• Operational Safety Guidelines and Systems
• Compliance with Insurance & Government Regulations
• Reference Procedures
• Blueprint Reading and Estimating Skills

NARI also provides for certifications examinations and ongoing training in the latest materials and practices in the remodeling industry.