Nick Richmond of Illinois-based Matrix Basement Systems has won the 2013 Fred Case Entrepreneur of the Year Award in honor of achievements in both manufacturing and marketing that propelled his remodeling company.
Working with clients who want to purchase their own products — it can be done. More remodelers are going with the trend, but with systems in place so the process goes smoothly.
Jasco Construction Services works with banks and new owners on maintaining and completing abandoned new-home projects.
The 170 companies on this list specialize in a few product lines — often roofing, siding, and windows, but also acrylic bathtub liners, kitchen cabinet refacing, and basement waterproofing.
The market has changed. Leads are scarce, jobs are smaller. Remodelers who focus only on leads that are sure bets may find that all bets are off.
New products from Fiberon, Flexible Floor Systems, Hitachi, Rais, Superior Polymer Products, Tru-Pro Products, and WAC Lighting.
Iconoculture senior director Robin Avni shares home and remodeling macrotrends at IBS 2009.
This boy from the Bronx runs a $50 million company and has a heart of gold. He is unparalleled, say those who know him well, in leading by example and inspiring others to be their best.
Part one in a three-part series on engineering the customer experience
It wasn't the size of the 1950s ranch house that proved to be the problem for the new owners. The couple bought the property in the older Milwaukee suburb of Elm Grove, Wis., for its prime location and large lot, wanting the space for their two young children. But the home's dated, dark, cramped...