We will look back on the last few years as the golden years for remodeling — a time when many remodelers thrived as mere order takers. But tough times like those we have now mean a return to true selling.
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What began as a way to improve communication between employees at Mitchell Construction evolved into sales training to improve communication with clients.
Van Jones has a grand vision of a revitalized American economy built around the burgeoning green building movement ? and he envisions the remodeling industry at the forefront of the charge.
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To provide a proactive solution for the challenging construction market and a value-added service for remodelers and building industry professionals, Atrium Companies, Inc., manufacturer of Atrium Windows and Doors-branded products, announced today that it will launch "Training Tuesdays," a series...
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High schools run rampant with aspiring dot-com billionaires and would-be pro athletes who will get a rude reality check in a few years. If you're proud of your work and processes and are interested in introducing students to careers that they can realistically get excited about, consider job...
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Remodelers can't escape the pressure to build green. It's a no-brainer that using natural and renewable materials and being better stewards of natural resources will reduce our impact on the environment and prove more cost-effective in the long run.
There are a million stories in the U.S. residential remodeling industry, and every one began with an introduction to the profession. For some, it was a relative who made a living in the trades. Others might have started with an encouraging building-arts teacher, a summer job doing construction, or...
Stephen Robinson, owner of R.E. Construction, in Newcastle, Ind., uses his experience and training to market himself as an energy auditor.
Remodelers who lament the challenges of attracting new people to the profession often point to external factors — the demise of vocational education, the aging workforce, slackened work ethics — as the causes of their plight. By the same token, they identify educators, policy makers, parents, and...
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In the competitive construction arena, keeping good employees can be difficult. If you're looking for new ideas and strategies to help you retain staff, consider the Employee Retention Specialist Certificate Program (ERSCP). The program is offered by The Herman Group, a Greensboro, N.C.-based...