Latest in customer-satisfaction

on May 22,2013 in Feature

From what I gather in my dealings with builders and designers, our industry underutilizes spreadsheets.

on April 26,2013 in Feature

In home building, the customer is rarely right. Wow, I bet you didn’t think you would see that statement coming from a customer satisfaction expert; but it is true, and here is why.

on April 25,2013 in Feature

The most prevalent trends in bath­room design for 2012 and 2013 are centered on better use of floor space, more storage, and amenities that rival those of an upscale resort or spa. 

on April 01,2013 in Feature

Scott Sedam wraps up his six-part series on quality management with 10 techniques for building efficient processes and ensuring a better product.

on February 18,2013 in Feature

Effective strategies to increase your company’s bottom line.

on February 15,2013 in Feature

The mere thought of turning down a job may seem out of the question. However, some remodelers turn down a job because they know it’s the best decision for their business. Professional Remodeler’s...

on January 29,2013 in Feature

Examining the good, the bad, and the ugly

on January 04,2013 in Feature

Years ago I thought the only people who knew about home performance were ponytailed hippie types who placed bricks in toilet tanks to conserve water, and performed cumbersome tests on homes using...

Key Toll Brothers executives (l. to r.): Martin Connor, CFO; Ed Weber, regional
on December 31,2012 in Feature

Arguably better than any of the Giant builders, Toll Brothers built a business that was ready to absorb and pivot from the historic downturn to a new market.

The miracle of compound interest and referral sales
By Charlie Scott on December 30,2012 in Feature

How creating satisfied customers can have a compounding effect on referral sales.

Best-in-class customer satisfaction
on November 18,2012 in Feature

Award-winning builders share their process for making happy customers.

on November 17,2012 in Feature

There is an evolution taking place in the remodeling industry. As the market changes, smart business owners are adapting to the new economy.

on November 16,2012 in Feature

A good friend of mine who is also a 40-year veteran of the construction industry has taught me a lot about relationships over the past few years. He has been a tireless advocate of relationships...

on October 25,2012 in Feature

If you had a chance to do it over, would you enter the home improvement business again? And, if so, what advice would you give someone starting out today?

Getting to the heart of home buyer complaints
on September 28,2012 in Feature

For today’s home buyers, there are two primary sources of dissatisfaction. We talked to builders and customer satisfaction experts to find out how they tame these two tigers.

Customer satisfaction: The ultimate team game in home building
on September 16,2012 in Feature

In home building, the team counts on the performance of each individual to deliver the “big win,” which is a happy customer.

on August 03,2012 in Feature

The remodeling industry numbers are very strong: remodeling in the U.S. generates about $300 billion annually, which is more than commercial construction, public works projects and retail clothing...

on August 03,2012 in Feature

Professional Remodeler and members of the PRIME Group have partnered to bring you business advice on the latest issues facing remodelers.

Ensure durability, strength, and fewer callbacks related to your subfloors by fo
on July 06,2012 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

Ensure durability, strength, and fewer callbacks related to your subfloors by following these back-to-basics installation strategies.

on June 04,2012 in Feature

Finding the best tech solutions for CRM