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February 2001

Feature

1-Minute Interview: Bob Fleming

Bob Fleming, president of Classic Remodeling & Construction in Charleston, S.C., has leased his employees for more than five years, saving on insurance costs and paperwork time.

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Beautify Bungalows

Nearly 75 years after the bungalow building boom, many of these houses are in need of renovation.

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Blueprint for Success: Chapter 1

Bill Shaw explains how he uses his sales system as a tool to control the sales process.

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Bridging the Contractor/Designer Divide
Communication between contractors and designers is critical to keeping a job on schedule. Here’s how to open the lines of communication.
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Draw Profit

In-house design is more than a sales tool for Cathy Gaspar of Gaspar’s Construction—it is a source of revenue.

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Enlist Employees

Remodeling companies looking to find employees may be able to tap into a new recruitment option: the U.S. Army.

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Moving on Up

Design Around the country, apartment developers and investment companies are looking to invest in major renovations of their properties.

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Q&A with Jan Williams

Jan Williams, CGR, who along with her husband, Harry, has been an active NAHB member for close to 30 years, finishes her term as chairman of the NAHB Remodelors Council in Atlanta at the NAHB Annual Board Meeting and International Builders Show...

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Reaping Recommendations

Flexibility with the design/build process garners prized projects and customer favor.

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Remodeler to Remodeler: Financing

Two remodelers discuss the benefits and costs of in-house financing vs. lending institution.

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Renewed Purpose

Eric Schneider wanted a change, so he stepped away from his $2.5 million remodeling business—and it didn’t fall apart.

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Restoration Lumber
Construction As key homebuilders and home centers promote certified wood products, remodelers may find a competitive advantage in offering these products to their own clients.
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Web Resources
Amazon now includes a separate tool purchasing section on their site, www.amazon.com.
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Web Watch
Three Web sites that your remodeling business will find useful.
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