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Making Alternative Dispute Resolution Work For You
on November 30,2002 in Feature

A few months ago I got a call from John, a small remodeler with a 10-year track record and a respectable reputation.

Mayors Support Historic-Home Tax Credits
on August 31,2002 in Feature

The proposed Historic Homeownership Assistance Act received the support of the U.S. Conference of Mayors during its summer meeting in Madison, Wis.

Know Your State Laws
on August 31,2002 in Feature

'Buyer, beware!' might be advisable for consumers, but 'Remodeler, beware!' is appropriate when it comes to state laws concerning home-improvement contractors.

Making Redevelopment Easier
on March 31,2002 in Feature
Sometimes it’s easier to do a tear-down or to let an existing building stand empty rather than jump through the hoops required by complicated, out-of-date local building codes.
Getting the lead out
on January 31,2002 in Feature

Wherever they stand on the continuum — all-out effort to comply, head-in-the-sand denial that the rules exist, or somewhere in between — all remodelers face risks when it comes to lead paint and...

Project Spotlight: On time, on target
on November 30,2001 in Feature

Working with real estate agent Marlene Graham on the master bath in her 1979 house, Tallahassee, Fla., builder and remodeler Mark Worley wowed her and her husband, Bill, by bringing in the project...

Know substitutions
on September 30,2001 in Feature

It’s inevitable: The time will come when a product specified in the plans is not available or is out of stock, and you need to substitute a lesser-known product

The new code in town
on September 30,2001 in Feature
The family of international building codes released by the International Code Council last year has turned out to be pretty popular.
Keep a code book on site
on September 30,2001 in Feature

Between new codes and new employees, your crews likely will have code questions.

American Standard Sues Kohler
on September 05,2000 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

Products American Standard Inc. filed a lawsuit against Kohler Co. on May 23 to prevent Kohler from promoting and selling its newly introduced Meadowland single-bowl kitchen sink.

Inspection Cooperation
on July 16,2000 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Harry Williams knows codes, and he uses that to his company''''s advantage
NAIMA Teams with OSHA for Safety Program
on June 07,2000 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
The North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) completed the first steps of a comprehensive, voluntary work practice program developed in conjunction with the U.S. Occupational...
Illinois Law Mandates Consumer Information
on May 31,2000 in Feature

Home Repair Remodeling Act requires all remodelers to hand out a pamphlet called 'Home Repair: Know Your Consumer Rights'

Basement Code Changes Offer Remodeling Opportunities
on March 31,2000 in Feature

The new International Residential Building Code (IRC), which is set to take affect this month, includes specific requirements that offer even more opportunities for basement finishing projects.

Membership Profile
on March 31,2000 in Feature

Membership Profile: Leroy Ostlund, CGR

Remodeling Data Still in Short Supply
on February 23,2000 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

The remodeling industry has received a boost from government reporting agencies, but those same agencies continue to be unable to gather information on remodeling spending.

Remodelers Liable for Trade Safety
on December 31,1999 in Feature
Remodelers could be cited for OSHA violations even if their employees are not exposed to the hazard, under Ca
Rehab Code Advances
on October 31,1999 in Feature
Rehabilitation codes that were demonstrated effective in New Jersey have been accepted into the International Residential Code.
Clamping Down on Suspected Counterfeits
on August 31,1999 in Feature
In mid-June the U.S. Court of Charlotte, N.C., upheld an injunction against Michigan-based Wholesale Tools preventing them from selling tools suspected of being counterfeit American Tool products.
Chrysalis
on June 30,1999 in Feature
Rick Bainbridge was named 1999 Chrysalis Remodeler of the Year at the Southern Building Show.