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April 2001


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$2 Million and Counting

Alpha Contracting rethinks its company strategy, ventures in a new direction and reports record growth.

A New Life for Glass

According to a recently released industry survey, the amount of pre- and post-consumer glass and blast furnace slag being diverted from the solid waste stream for use in thermal and acoustical insulation now exceeds 14 billion pounds.

Blueprint for Success: Chapter 3 Estimating Systems

Kleinco’s estimating process prevents unpleasant surprises for the remodeler and the client

Cash In

Even in this age of electronic commerce, paper transactions still dominate the U.S. payments system.

CGR Roster Tops 800

The CGR Class of January 2001 brings the total number of Certified Graduate Remodelors to 803.

Coquina Creation

Most remodelers are experts at dealing with lathe-and-plaster walls and similar old-fashioned building materials. But Bob White of R.G. White Construction in Jacksonville, Fla., faced a challenge in a recent project that few of his peers are likely to ...

Cost of Heat Inspires Energy-Related Improvements

The high cost of natural gas and other forms of heating fuel has inspired about one-quarter of American homeowners to make improvements that will increase their homes’ energy efficiency within five years, according to a study by Owens Corning.

E-mail Avalanche

When e-mail first became available, it seemed like the perfect solution to the disruption of a phone call. But frankly, you’ve got too much mail, right? Here are some tips for dealing with the excess in your inbox.

Getting the Word Out

Most remodelers readily admit that word of mouth is their best source of leads, and a recent survey by the National Association of Home Builders backs them up

Great Practices: Finely Tuned

A remodeling firm reaches excellence when it has business management systems that allow employees to know what to do, how to do it, and when they’ve attained success doing it

Installed Sales Revisited

After more than a decade of debate, many remodelers are taking another look at this controversial corner of the industry.

National Home Remodeling Month

The time of year when homeowners are thinking about sprucing up their homes is the perfect time to promote the importance of choosing a qualified professional remodeler.

Product Watch: Bath and Kitchen

Check out these trends that buyers are calling for in their kitchen and baths.

Qualifying Leads

With National Home Remodeling Month just around the corner, remodelers should be ready to handle an increased volume of consumer inquiries.

Remember Lead Disclosure

With so many remodelers busier than they’ve been in a long time, it’s easy to let administrative procedures slip through the cracks. Protect your business as well as the interests of the industry: remember that the punch-list for each and every job on ...

Remodeling Expenditures Up

Expenditures for improvements and repairs of residential properties in the third quarter 2000 was estimated at $149 billion, according to the U.S. Commerce Department Census Bureau.

Remodeling Market Index to Debut

The National Association of Home Builders is almost ready to send out the first mailing of the new Remodeling Market Index survey. Based on the well-established Building Market Index, the RMI focuses specifically on trends and issues among remodelers.

Research Portal Means Wealth of Technical Information

For builders and remodelers with technical questions about building technologies, techniques, materials, products, and processes, the answers often can be elusive. But help is on the way - and the help will be delivered right to your computer

Sales Savvy

Greg Zimmerman combines aggressive sales techniques with a human touch to sell a whole-house project.

Smart Strategies for Success in '01

2001 has the potential to be a very productive year for remodelers.

Survey Reveals Industry Trends

Responses to the survey of participants at the 2000 Remodelers’ Show in Detroit provided a revealing look at a national cross-section of the industry and expectations for the near future.

The Right Mix

Potter Construction thought free-lance lead carpenters offered the best model for growth, but it soon found that it needed to include on-staff personnel.

Three Win Pella CGR Scholarships

Pella Corporation’s Brent Ewell has announced the lucky winners of fully paid CGR tuition.

Tools We Love

Most remodelers have a soft spot in their hearts for a particular tool or two—directly remodeling-related or otherwise.

What's Behind the Curtain?

Sometime it is more then just the finished product that revels quality work.
 

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