Leadership
Leadership
Forty Under 40 Remodeling Trendsetters
The new ideas embraced by our Forty Under 40 winners are examples of forward-thinking leadership in remodeling
Business
How to Create a World-Class Remodeling Team
Great remodeling companies position themselves for the future with the right players
Home Improvement
Get the Most Out of Your Teams with This Leadership Style
The transformational leadership style focuses on inspiring and motivating team members to achieve their full potential and exceed their expectations
Management
How to Revamp Your Pre-Construction Process
Experiencing too much slippage and delays? See how Bridget Bacon of Red House Design Build solved these issues by improving the remodeler's pre-construction process
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Group urges regulators to create standards for mortgage-servicing industry
A group of analysts, academics and investors signed a letter urging regulators to create nationals standards for the mortgage servicing industry, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Craig Durosko: Finally! The Silver Lining ...
There are huge successes as the remodeling market rebounds. Craig Durosko share some of what he is seeing.
Remodeler of the Year: Marrokal Design & Remodeling
With a strong focus on marketing and sales combined with smart management, San Diego-based Marrokal Design & Remodeling has maintained profitability even as revenues dipped in 2009 before rebounding this year. Because of that success and the way the management team has positioned the company for the next generation of leadership, Marrokal is our Remodeler of the Year.
Election Results Could Affect State-Led Foreclosure Investigation
The results of Tuesday’s elections could have a major effect on the 50-state probe into the country’s foreclosure issues. Two of the investigation’s key proponents, Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray and Florida Rep. Alan Grayson, lost their bids for re-election, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
Preparing Your Remodeling Company for Sale
Coming up with an exit strategy is never easy. What do you need to do to successfully sell your business? Professional Remodeler’s Jud Mostenbocker (who sold his own company to his son) talked to radio host and former remodeler Rosie Romero, who sold his firm in 2002 to a group of employees, and Chuck Solomon, who is preparing to sell his company.
Positive company culture pays off for remodelers
A positive culture leads not only to happy employees, but also a more successful business
Remodeling Companies that are Bucking the Trend
The last few years have been an unprecedented challenge for most remodeling firms. Some companies, though, have found a way to thrive. Professional Remodeler profiles six firms that are making it work.
The Complete 2009 Market Leaders List
The Market Leaders list ranks the top companies in 20 top remodeling markets
Atlanta Hit Hard by Downturn
Atlanta was recently named the third-emptiest city in the country by Forbes (behind only Las Vegas and Detroit), based on Atlanta's rising homeowner and rental vacancy rates. Here's what that means for remodelers.
Pros and Cons Of Green Remodeling
John Murphy of Murphy Bros. in Minneapolis and Bernie Smith of MasterWorks Atlanta discuss the pros and cons of green remodeling