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.

     
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    Survey on defining customer expectations

    Most remodelers will agree that the success of a remodeling project depends heavily on setting realistic client expectations early in the process. This month’s Reader Panel respondents take an array of measures to ensure that those expectations are clearly defined and are, ultimately, met.

     
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    Survey on submitting employees to drug testing

    Though just 25% of this month's Reader Panel respondents submit potential or current employees to drug tests, the topic seemed to strike a chord with a majority of our panelists. Responses were strong from remodelers on both sides of the issue.

     
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    Working With Professional Designers

    It's no secret that remodelers and architects have endured a historically adversarial relationship.

     
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    Reader survey on competitive bidding

    The results of this month's Reader Panel show that for the overwhelming majority of remodelers, competitive bidding is simply a part of business.

     
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    Getting the Job Done

    Although there has long been debate among remodelers over whether it is more advantageous to build projects using independent trade contractors or in-house employees, statistics show that most contractors find it necessary to use subcontractors in at least some capacity during production.