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on December 31,1999 in Feature
Remodelers who have reached a level of professionalism have moved their estimating process from paper to electronic
on December 31,1999 in Feature
Mind Tools may have the answer to your business problem.
on December 31,1999 in Feature
Achieve: to carry out successfully; to get or attain as a result of exertion; to attain a desired end or aim.
on December 31,1999 in Feature
Every builder or remodeler has been there, or will be someday: The contractor has done his or her best to complete the job as agreed, but the customer is not satisfied. Settling the disagreement is a...
on December 31,1999 in Feature
Masco Corporation of Taylor, Michigan, has announced the appointment of three new executives in their management team.
on December 31,1999 in Feature
Last month, when the Federal Reserve raised short-term interest rates by a quarter point, many assumed a negative impact on builder’s stock prices would soon follow.
on December 31,1999 in Feature
Unlike quality awards concerned only with the finished product, the National Housing Quality Award examines the builder’s business and quality management practices.
on December 31,1999 in Feature
The Portland city government’s official position is their new base zone design standards are a response to past construction standards that have negatively impacted the livability and safety of...
on December 31,1999 in Feature
Trex Company Inc. announced an initial public offering and listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:TWP). Trex is a manufacturer of alternative decking products.
on December 31,1999 in Feature
When additional housing was needed to accommodate the growing number of terminally ill chilcren and their families who visit Give Kids the World Village in Kissimmee, Fla., it seemed only a miracle...
on December 31,1999 in Feature
When passion and necessity collide the result can be potent.
on December 31,1999 in Feature
It almost sounds too simple--just curve the streets instead of setting them in a grid or cul-de-sac pattern.
on December 31,1999 in Feature
Having basically grown up in the building industry (his father Art is a prominent national builder, now retired), Barry Rutenberg seems to view all builders as his extended family.
on December 31,1999 in Feature
From the perspective of today's workers, the robust economy is perfect.
on December 31,1999 in Feature
1. Homebuilding Benchstrength Process:
on December 31,1999 in Feature
Organizations that routinely train their employees have higher morale and lower turnover -- but not necessarily better business results.
on December 31,1999 in Feature
This Year, let's get tired of talking about the labor crisis.
on December 31,1999 in Feature
Phil McCafferty, president of Delcor Homes, New Hudson, Mich., is living in the future more ways than one.
on December 31,1999 in Feature
It appears that the U. S. Postal Service survived Y2K, unless it’s Spring and you’re just now reading our January issue.





