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One California remodeler forges relationships with materials vendors to deliver materials to the jobsite when needed, reducing employee downtime and trips to the lumberyard.
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Bel Air Construction is using a novel approach in its quest to fill three sales positions. Hoping to attract more qualified, serious applicants, the Jarrettsville, Md., design/build firm created a want ad video for its Web site.
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Historic charm meets modern architecture in the remodel of a Phoenix bungalow.
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Succession planning, a rarity in the industry just a decade or two ago, has become a serious priority for many remodelers big and small.
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When Steve Gray Renovations opened its doors in Indianapolis, one of the company's main goals was to create a lasting relationship with past and current customers.
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Shortly after completing a kitchen remodel, David Sturm donned a chef's hat and whipped up a gourmet meal for his client.
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Little River Carpentry uses this form as a “soft-peddle” way to make certain the homeowners have been advised, in writing, that they have important decisions to make in a timely manner. Should the homeowners fail to make decisions on schedule, it could result in project delays.
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Once reserved for teens and techies, podcasts are becoming a hot marketing trend for some remodelers. Riggs Construction and Design, in St. Louis, launched a series of podcasts last year hoping to reach young homeowners.
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As these remodelers show, shifting focus away from the business for a time to deal with traumatic personal events doesn't have to derail your company.
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With award season coming to a close, it's time to turn those accolades into high-powered marketing vehicles. Adding the words “award-winning” to brochures, newsletters, and business cards adds “credibility to the work we do,” says Mark Audino, president of Audino Construction in Austin, Texas.