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About the Reader Panel

The Reader Panel is a dedicated group of Remodeling readers who have agreed to provide insight and opinion on important industry issues by participating in a monthly survey, the results of which are reported in a regular department on Remodeling online, as well as in Remodeling magazine.

 
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Survey on work-life balance

Perhaps unsurprisingly, the results of this month’s Reader Panel survey on maintaining a healthy work-life balance suggest that for many remodelers, "balance" doesn’t seem to enter into the equation at all.

 
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Register for REMODELING's Reader Panel

If a current survey is still active, you will be able to participate immediately. New surveys are typically released in the first half of the month.

 

More Reader Panels . . .

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    Reader Panel on Economic Impact

    In a recent survey, REMODELING ReaderPanel respondents were asked to share details on how their companies fared during the turbulent year of 2008. See details and analysis of their responses in these slides.

     
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    Survey data on green remodeling

    These days, the remodeling industry is abuzz with talk of the "green" revolution. To be sure, there is much cynicism surrounding the movement - some respondents to this month's survey dismissed the trend as "hype" - but many industry leaders have embraced green remodeling as the way of the future...

     
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    Survey on jobsite safety

    With all the challenges remodelers face running their businesses, it’s easy to take for granted those parts of the business that seem to take care of themselves. Jobsite safety is one such issue that is commonly overlooked — especially when your field crews are experienced and trusted members of...

     
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    Survey continuation of June 2007 survey on the bidding game

    This month's Reader Panel survey is a continuation of our June 2007 survey, Balancing Act, which examined the successes and frustrations of remodelers entrenched in the bidding game.

     
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    Survey on liability insurance trends

    The results of this month’s Reader Panel survey show some encouraging trends in the industry with regard to liability insurance: 96% of respondents reported carrying some type of commercial liability insurance. Among these, virtually all reported carrying a general liability policy.