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October 2000


Articles

1-Minute Interview: Jack Philbin

Jack Philbin, CR and president of Philbin Construction & Remodeling purchases about $6,000 in tools each year.

Analytic Purpose

Since winning the National Remodeling Quality Award five years ago, Neil Kelly in Portland, Ore., has been listed as one of the best companies to work for in Oregon and has been given a local Better Business Bureau award.

Bright Ideas

Dale Crisp, owner of Kendale Inc., has no shortage of great ideas for small ways to improve his remodeling business -- his employees provide them.

Building Boom

A hot market causes trade contractor problems for a Houston remodeler, but he saves the project and betters the company’s systems as a result.

Census Bureau Revises Remodeling Statistics

n late July, the U.S. Census Bureau confirmed what many remodelers had already suspected—that the remodeling market is much larger than previous statistical research suggested.

Chart an Effective Course

Chuck Russell secures success for his company by developing a business plan in-house.

Community Addition

More than a construction project, Model reMODEL 2000 demonstrates the best in the remodeling industry through meaningful partnerships and remodeling expertise.

Customer Service Letters

Communication between remodeler and customer is made easy with Dear Homeowner: A Book of Customer Service Letters, by Carol Smith.

Dealing With a Diversified Industry

What is it about the $140 billion-a-year remodeling industry that keeps it from being acknowledged as a premier business?

Green Buyers

Green building is reaching into the heart of America. In an amazingly short time, the American consumer has become increasingly aware of green building and its inherent benefits.

Hardwood Flooring

Bolder colors, distinctive wood species and more design options add to timeless appeal.

IRS Offers Small-Business Tax Help

For quick answers to tax questions, the IRS offers online advice targeted to smaller businesses.

NAHB Releases New Edition of Residential Construction Performance Guidelines

Two new versions of an industry leading book can help builders and remodelers reinforce their warranty programs.

NAHB Releases New Edition of Residential Construction Performance Guidelines

Two new versions of an industry leading book can help builders and remodelers reinforce their warranty programs.

NRQ 2001

Remodelers who understand remodeling quality know that it’s much more than excellence in construction.

Office Upgrade

David Foster takes a business solution a step further, creating a remodeler-specific software package.

Old Homes Restored

Since the premiere of 'This Old House' on public television in 1978, American television viewers can’t seem to get their fill of shows about the structures we live in and call home.

Rebuilding History

Remodelers who use modern construction practices for historic restoration projects can do more harm than good.

Remodeling Trends 2000

Today’s consumers undertaking remodeling projects are relying primarily on the advice of a friend, relative or neighbor in their search for a contractor.

Residential Remodeling Market Surges as U.S. Census Bureau Recomputes Its Statistical Data

The U.S. Census Bureau has made substantial upward revisions dating back to 1984 to its C-50 data series, Expenditures for Improvements and Repairs of Residential Properties.

Rewards of Awards

The Bainbridge Crew of Charlotte, N.C., earned $7 million last year and plans to surpass that amount in 2000.

The Human Version

Consumers turn to the Internet every day to research and gather more and more information.

What is Remodeling to Age in Place?

Seniors’ housing is a hot business. The building industry relies on changing needs to create demand.
 

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