Although there are no hard statistics announcing a substance abuse problem in the remodeling industry specifically, the construction industry's issues with it have been documented and widely reported. With concerns about liability, client and worker safety, and lost revenue, many remodelers are...
Hiring full-time designers can not only improve the client experience but give a boost to your bottom line as well. During the last decade, especially as public awareness of the design/build model has continued to grow, many remodelers have decided to make design a major part of their company's...
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If your company doesn't have a safety culture, start to develop one now, particularly if you anticipate any slowdowns.
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As mechanical engineers by education, David and Doug Bengtson, owners of Lighthouse Construction of North Carolina, in Greensboro, are detail-oriented by nature.
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How can remodelers turn a group of employees into a learning team in which every player feels emotionally and intellectually safe and connected? Strong, effective business meetings are one means to this end.
As varied as remodeling company owners are, they share several personality traits. Most are independent-minded and strong-willed, and they tend to keep their cards very close to their vests. But some are finding that open-book management has made their company more profitable and their employees...
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Business consultant Peter Bruu uses three segments — Expert, Experience, and Efficiency — to categorize small businesses.
Bob Weickgenannt's goal for Starcom Design Build is to grow 20% each year. To achieve this for his Columbia, Md., company, he reviews positions and changes job descriptions as needed.
Once the punch list is complete, many carpenters walk away from their projects with little more than memories. Some remodelers, however, are giving more glory to their craftspeople, boosting morale and recognition in the process.
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Good ideas are often born when one person shouts, “Enough!”