Industry News
December 31, 2005
Building material prices are expected to remain high throughout 2006 as a result of the effects of Hurricane Katrina, according to the Association of General Contractors. Widespread shortages of natural gas and crude oil following Katrina caused a...
December 31, 2005
Curbless construction On page 18 of the universal design article in your November issue, you show a picture of a curbless shower. Our firm has been contracted to create such a shower. We would appreciate it if you have any further information or...
December 31, 2005
In his time living in this home, infamous Depression-era political boss Tom Pendergast thought of the basement simply as an escape route. Fearing attempts on his life, he had a tunnel system built behind the walls. The current homeowners sought a...
December 31, 2005
After reviewing hundreds of entrants for the 2005 Best in American Living Awards, this year's judges discussed a number trends that emerged both regionally and around the country, including baby boomers' affinity for second homes as well as...
November 30, 2005
Bonding at home or Outward Bound? Sure, falling backward off a platform and hoping to be caught creates trust, camaraderie and shared experiences that foster teamwork. A company fishing trip or holiday party can have the same impact. Consider the...
November 30, 2005
Everything costs more in California, so doing a gut kitchen remodel for less than $50,000 is more of a challenge than you might think. Kent Eberle, CR, CKBR, owner of Eberle Remodeling, had a few advantages when he designed this kitchen. First, the...
November 30, 2005
Two years after moving into their new 4,000-plus-square-foot Colonial home, these homeowners installed a backyard swimming pool. To make a direct route outdoors and create more recreation spaces for their family and many guests, they decided it was...
November 30, 2005
This is the time of the year for giving and getting gifts. Of course, it's also a good time of year to assess your firm's assets and inventory and see what needs to be replaced, restocked or supplemented. Either way, that means checking out...
November 30, 2005
While the Clean Water Act celebrated its 30th birthday this fall, parts of the country weren't feeling much like celebrating — those in the Gulf regions were dealing with storm water devastation. The magnitude of what happened in Louisiana...
November 30, 2005
A Halloween rally wasn't enough to bring the major indices into positive terrain for the session ending October 31, 2005. Consumer spending rose 0.5 percent after a drop in the previous month. The Commerce Department also reported a 3.8 percent...
October 31, 2005
A great way to show your employees their hard work is appreciated is to implement a system of incentive-based rewards. Whether structured in the form of cash bonuses, merchandise or other types of perks, attaching them to performance communicates to...
October 31, 2005
Architects deep into the modernist tradition, Rene Davids and Christine Killory purchased a fixer-upper to showcase their design talents. Their palette was a 2½-story, 2,700-square-foot home built in the1920s and situated on a Berkeley,...
October 31, 2005
Highlighted for November: Preparing for Hurricane Survival; A Bird's Eye View of the World Thanks to Google and MSN; A Picture is Worth a Thousand Thank You's
October 31, 2005
The October issue of Professional Builder features Mercedes Homes and the concrete wall technology it developed for use in the homes it builds in Florida. Since its publication, the company’s phones haven’t stopped ringing.
September 30, 2005
Clay Nelson, a remodeling industry consultant and president of Clay Nelson Life Balance, suggests four short-term practices and four long-range tasks that will help you get the most out of your 24 hours and your business.
