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August 2001


Articles

Blueprint for Success: Chapter 6, Details, Details

For efficient production systems, put expectations in writing

Clear as Mud

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?

Consumer Spending: Remodeling Outlays to Rise in 2002

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

Double Vision

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

Energy Conservation: Efficient Windows In Demand

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.

Great Practices: Building on Customer Satisfaction

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?

Guide to Glass Block Showers

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

Housing Stock: Out of Order

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

Portland Local Gains Strength

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.

Product Watch: Flooring

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.

Sell the Value First

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.

The Tools We Love: Chris Malesic, president and CEO of CM Squared

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

Think Big, Think Bold

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

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