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     Wendy JordanI used to think the way to handle a business problem was to tough it out alone. Better that than let anyone else see my inadequacies, I thought. Besides, my ...
    April 1, 2003
    The Remodelers Foundation is a volunteer organization in Portland, Ore., dedicated to enabling the elderly and those with disabilities to stay in their homes. Foundation secretary...
    April 1, 2003
     Mark IV Builders electrical subcontractor Henry Sanchez photographs work spaces before installing wire.An investment in two digital cameras has provided Mark Scott, president...
    April 1, 2003
    In a time when the number of skilled laborers continues to decline, Chicago Women in Trades is working to train and educate an often overlooked and underrepresented source of ...
    April 1, 2003
     Kim Sweet"This job would be so great if it weren't for the people." How many times have you heard that sentence, perhaps from your own mouth? (Usually it's said with a laugh...
    April 1, 2003
     With technology changing rapidly, pre-wiring is the key in keeping a system from becoming obsolete, says Bob Pafundi. Different wires are designed for different functions...
    April 1, 2003
     Purchasing manager Chris Everett.Tom Poulin, CGR, owner of Poulin Design Remodeling Inc. in Albuquerque, N.M., saw his profits increase by 22% in one year. But he realized...
    April 1, 2003
     The solid-surface floor includes one of the bathroom’s most creative aspects: the custom-designed medallion. Jack Hussey patented the design, and the Avonite pieces were...
    April 1, 2003
    Framing problems and how to fix them
    Over the past 25 years as a builder, building inspector and lumber industry representative, I've inspected a great deal of framing all over the country. While terminology and ...
    April 1, 2003
     Alan HanburyLiars always figure, and figures always lie. Heard that one before? I know that most of you know how to use percentages to make your results look better. For...
    April 1, 2003
      Related Information The Financials Project Snapshot Before & After Floor Plans Time Line and Payment Schedule Before & During Pictures  The Internet, a proliferation...
    April 1, 2003
     Bruce Giffin and Geoff Crane  Professional Partner Profiles Professional Partner Profiles Professional Partner Profiles Professional Partner Profiles Bruce Giffin (...
    April 1, 2003
     Rick and Randy Ruzanski   Professional Partner Profiles Professional Partner Profiles Professional Partner Profiles Professional Partner Profiles   Professional...
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     Alex Dean (seated) of The Alexander Group works with network "genius" Tobie Phipps to keep everyone in his firm connected with each other. Most recently, Phipps linked Dean...
    April 1, 2003
     When most of us started in this business, redwood, western cedar and pressure-treated pine were pretty much our only choices for deck boards. We tried to be as imaginative...
    April 1, 2003
     "Most remodelers and builders don't need a full-time accountant any more, but they don't have someone to look at the numbers and analyze them." - Leslie C. ShinerDeveloping...
    April 1, 2003