Project Management
How becoming transparent has freed our company and increased close rates
In 2007, DreamMaker Ogden won Franchise of the Year for their concerted effort to help veterans and seniors with special needs remodel their kitchens and baths. Nate Coombs (middle) was in a sales role at the time, where he worked under his father and learned firsthand how a tanking economy can disrupt the remodeling industry.
Four DreamMaker remodelers share what they learned from surviving the recession
Focus on building up your labor pool in between projects to ensure you have an adequately sized, well-trained team when the time comes.
No matter the size, every roofing project has its own unique intricacies. Here’s how to handle them with ease.
Home Front Build carpenters are seen here framing a new house using old-growth Douglas fir they recovered from a 1905 home that would have otherwise been leveled and carted to the dump.
Remodeler Steve Pallrand imparts invaluable insights on salvaging materials and saving his clients thousands, while saving the planet
It’s easier to prevent something from happening than it is to repair the damage after the fact
Mark McClanahan spoke on this topic during a panel at the International Builders’ Show in February. The other speakers were (L to R) Todd Jackson, of Jackson Design and Remodeling; Christopher Amato, of CMM Construction; and Liza Hausman, of Houzz.
Use these tips to get maximum value from your project management system
Start tracking the metric your business can’t live without in 2019 and beyond
If your estimates are accurate, but you’re still losing money, it could be a miscalculated markup. Here’s how to correct your mistake.
Set yourself up for successful siding jobs by prepping customers from the start
The prequalifying questionnaire also provides an opportunity to preview homeowners’ communication style
Taking on the wrong remodeling job can hurt your profits and company morale. But how do you know when a project isn’t a good fit?
Sunny Las Vegas is perfect for solar, and the home has a 7-kilowatt rooftop array from LG. The panels’ location makes them invisible from the ground.
The New American Remodel explores creative approaches to sustainable design
A smartsheet is akin to a Google Sheet on steroids.
The larger the management team, the more latency there is in the network. Success depends on the people, the systems they use, and how often they use them.
Many great project managers are unprepared to run a business
Combining cable rails and floating treads in place of flanking walls and risers creates the illusion of more space without the cost associated with changing a home’s footprint.
Three innovative tips for remodelers looking for new ways to open up a space
7 rules for creating zero punch-list remodeling jobs
Time starved? Use these simple tricks to add precious hours to your week.
10 indicators that show remodelers current and future market conditions
With fewer skilled subs in higher demand than ever, roofing contractors need to earn subs' loyalty