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on May 31,2007
The best thing about focusing on culture is that you get to decide what type of remodeling company you develop and/or work for.
on May 31,2007
Information about adding good employees; building customer loyalty; and keeping the lines of communication open.
on May 31,2007
Steve Wall’s acquisition of Technical Olympic USA’s Newmark Homes division in Dallas, along with John Laing Homes’ sharing a senior executive with its Dubai-based parent Emaar...
on May 15,2007
With education being one of the most powerful tools in preventing accidents and injury, the Scaffolding, Shoring & Forming Institute houses a host of information, free to website visitors.
on April 30,2007
I have been in business for 19 years, and I will tell you hiring is by far the hardest yet most important aspect of my job as president of my company. I have tried more approaches to hiring than I...
on April 30,2007
If you have a Trade Secret you would like to share, e-mail Senior Editor Jonathan Sweet at jonathan.sweet@reedbusiness.com.
on March 31,2007
Universal design, handicap access, adaptive design, visibility — they're all terms I'm sure you've seen or heard at some point as a remodeler or as an industry ally. Look at those...
on March 31,2007
What if you could save your company thousands of dollars a year, give your clients a tax deduction and help the community at the same time? That's the situation now for Newman Company of Riley,...
on January 31,2007
Most of us learned the trades from watching others rather than formally being taught. Most of us learned business from old wives tales — stuff we heard at lunch, over a beer or during tirades...
on December 31,2006
Here we are at the beginning of 2007. All is possible at this time of year because we're leaving the past behind. Working in the remodeling industry is certainly a good way to learn about new...
on December 31,2006
Most remodeling clients come out of the process unhappy about something. Three years ago, Stebnitz Builders in Delavan, Wis., decided to see what they could do about that. The company sent a survey...
on November 30,2006
Remodeling contractors with more than $1 million in annual revenue accounted for more than 57 percent of the industry's annual billings, according to Harvard University's Joint Center for...
on November 30,2006
Few builders take full advantage of value engineering. In most of the home building industry, value engineering's original promises of lower overhead costs and higher product quality remain...
on November 21,2006
When people are actually thinking about buying a home, they are driven by the details of how it will impact their family budget and lifestyle and contribute to their long-term wealth.
on November 21,2006
Indianapolis, Ind., maintains its strong grip on the title of most affordable major U.S. housing market in the third quarter of 2006
on November 13,2006
Simpson Strong-Tie has introduced a companion guide to the AF&PA Wood Frame Construction Manual (WFCM) to help builders and building officials with the rebuilding effort in the Gulf Coast region.
on November 13,2006
A comprehensive study that examines the effects of common remodeling projects in homes with lead paint has been recently completed by the NAHB. See the results of the study, as well as a list of EPA...
on September 30,2006
Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies' Remodeling Futures Program has released its list of the fastest growing remodeling markets based on 2005 permit values. Analysis of 2005...
on September 30,2006
With energy prices on the rise, buyers are increasingly attracted to the notion of high-performance homes. Find out what you need to know in order to connect to your customers' deep...
on August 23,2006
Builders and municipalities seek solutions to thwart theft. Here's a round-up of recent incidents.
