Issue Contents

August 2001

Feature

For efficient production systems, put expectations in writing

In a time of tightened company belts and increasing client demands, how do you get the greatest amount of high-quality work from your employees and still keep them happy?

Expenditures for residential remodeling will rise 5.6% to $166.6 billion next year after a significant slowdown in 2001.

A consultant and a custom remodeler pair up on a demanding whole-house remodel that changes a fishing cottage into a year-round home.

If the Energy Tax Policy Act of 2001, recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, is approved by the Senate, consumer demand for energy-efficient building products will be on the rise.
In a time of tightened company belts and increasing client demands, how do you get the greatest amount of high-quality work from your employees and still keep them happy?

With the popularity of shower/bathtub combinations on the rise, more homeowners are requesting glass-block-enclosed showers. These tips to help avoid callbacks.

Recently released data from the 1999 American Housing Survey reveals what many homeowners already know: Their houses need work.

he success of the Portland [Ore.] Remodelors Council is proof of local councils’ potential to have significant impact on their members’ success in a very short time.

Historically, about 85% of consumers replace their old flooring with a product similar to it, says Chris Davis, CEO of the World Floor Covering Association. But these days it seems that people want unique looks for their homes.

At your next sales meeting, remind your team to take the time to build sufficient value in the product/service before trying to sell the price.

If you could keep only five of the many tools you use in your business, which ones would you choose?

A can-do attitude and creative approach make for award-winning design

Product Review

FastTrack Schedule version 7.0 allows users to track job progress and costs, schedule crew members and create schedules for clients.

York kitchen cabinetry with Fawn finish is designed to combine the value of stock cabinetry with the beauty and quality of custom cabinets.

Solar Board radiant barrier sheathing, a combination of polished, perforated aluminum foil and plywood or oriented strand board, combines the benefits of an engineered wood panel with enhanced heat-flow resistance.

The Pocket Door Frame Kit is designed to eliminate problems associated with a door-in-the-wall.

The Pocket Door Frame Kit is designed to eliminate problems associated with a door-in-the-wall.

The EntryPoint retractable screen door has a safety recoil system designed to ensure safe, smooth action when the product is unlatched and recoils into the housing unit.

The Master Builder version 7 Solo Edition is designed for small-office construction companies.

Preconstruction Database is designed to help construction estimators develop conceptual estimates.

A computerized estimation program built specifically for remodelers.

 
 


 

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