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Successfully managing people involves acquiring a cluster of skills. These can be learned.
One of the top stories for 2017 was architect Doug Walter's article on evidence-based kitchen-lighting design. (Photo: Pexels)
Dormers, kitchen and bath lighting, and roofing warranties were among the topics most sought after this past year
Succession planning and passing the “bus test” ought to be a priority for every remodeling company owner
Ads list what they want in a candidate, but nothing about what they offer
Two updates to the popular social media platforms that every home improvement business owner should know about
The season of giving may be a good time to evaluate how charitable contributions figure into your company’s business model
Product selection is taking longer and longer. Here’s how to guide the process.
Design meetings that involve every employee generate better results and a deeper understanding of the project
Are surveyor’s drawings entitled to the same protections as an architect’s blueprints? That depends.
For a company that sells $5 million or more, someone besides the owner should be managing the salesforce. Here’s what to consider when hiring a sales manager.
A well-run remodeling company needs to be good at marketing
A look at the strategies that went into the sale of 1-800-Hansons
In some cases, specs are separate documents detailing product choices and installation practices. In other instances, the remodeler will put as much product info as will fit on the blueprints. This example is from Otogawa-Anschel Design+Build, in Minneapolis.
Project specification documents have a big impact on a remodeler’s profit. Follow these guidelines to make sure they’re detailed, clear, and accurate.
Social media, a tight job market, and advancing technology give remodelers cause to rethink their companies’ adaptability
Kira Obermeier and Ariel Darmoni of 123 Remodeling in Chicago discuss a project
Until we rehabilitate our industry’s sexist reputation, it will be hard to attract women to our vocation
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A big-ticket multi-family project can look super-tempting, but many siding contractors would rather not bid it
Tolerating or ignoring sexual harassment could toxify your workplace and set you up for a lawsuit
Austin, Texas, fights to keep its citizens in place and well-housed
An idea that went from crazy to genious in 16 games