Management
Management
· How to Train for and Run Effective Design-Build Meetings
On this episode of Women at WIRC, Morgan Thomas of LEFF Design Build shares how to maximize your time by creating a culture around effective, collaborative meetings
Products
Pro's Picks: A Real-Time Project Communication and Management Tool
This remodeler says this product allows for easy, quick, real-time communication with team members in the field and in the office
Business
How to Create a World-Class Remodeling Team
Great remodeling companies position themselves for the future with the right players
Management
Everyone Should Have a Number: KPIs for Your Design Build Team
Measuring key performance indicators guides your team to success while creating accountability and ownership
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Condo Conversion
There's a right way and a wrong way to drive a condo conversion. Just ask Michelle Brown. An experienced Chicago real-estate broker now with Rubloff Residential Properties, she and a colleague snatched up a foreclosure property in 2004 — a 1917-vintage six-flat apartment building — planning to convert it to eight condos.
In-House Architects: Yes or No?
Whether you use an in-house architect, outside source or home designer, there are benefits and problems. This month's discussion deals with the good, bad and ugly of those different options. Jud: We're talking about the pros and cons of using an in-house architect. Chris, do you have an in-house architect? Chris: No we don't — we're a design/build firm.
LLC, S-Corp or Sole Proprietor?
Tom Swartz talks to a CPA and an attorney who counsel remodelers and help them choose the best business structure for their company.
Materials Costs Skyrocket
There's no relief in sight for remodeling firms that have been hit hard by the increased cost of building materials, says economist Ken Simonson. Simonson, chief economist for the Associated General Contractors of America, said that some of the increases may level off as the housing market cools due to the highest mortgage interest rates in more than four years.
Timesaving Deck-Building Tips
The stay-at-home trend coupled with the home-improvement boom continues to bode well for contractors who specialize in deck building and outdoor living areas. One way to operate the most profitable business possible is to implement highly efficient systems.
Private Screening
The same way a thoughtfully chosen frame enhances a work of art, the landscaping that surrounds this spec-built luxury ranch creates a lush, secluded setting for this Wallace Neff-inspired beauty in Irvine, Calif.
Low-Maintenance Lifestyle Drives Decking Market
Variation in climate and conditions, lot size and zoning restrictions make it difficult to normalize decking trends; however, one driving force in all markets is maintenance.
Options Abound for Railings and Balusters
Materials such as glass, wire and engineered composite products are winning over traditional wood offerings in railings and balusters. Consumers are interested in the new products with an eye toward durability and design.
Alfresco Attraction
More often than not, outdoor living space will include an open-air kitchen complete with top-of-the-line appliances and high-end finishes designed to be both functional and beautiful.