In the first of a three-part series, Web columnist Rick Provost explains the pros and cons of working with large hardware retailers on installed sales.
You may be a veteran when it comes to selling, but moving from remodeling sales to being a sales manager entails taking on a new set of responsibilities.
A Michigan remodelers council helps homeowners research cost ranges for common remodeling projects.
Remodeling consultant and lead carpenter authority Tim Faller identifies five key principles of jobsite leadership.
An outhouse-hider, a safety bucket, and all-in-one job signs are the kinds of standard operating procedures that any remodeler can put to...
Strict safety protocols have given Mark IV Builders a strong safety record and a great relationship with its insurance company.
This Big50 remodeler's company went from being a design/build firm to an architecture firm.
An independent designer asks about his liability exposure, and a top design/build company provides strategies for minimizing risk.
How one design-savvy remodeler sees growth opportunities in selling design services to other contractors.
Some "old-school" tips for avoiding costly mistakes and maintaining profitability in a climate of shrinking job sizes and margins.
