In a slow economy, it can be challenging to balance your available workforce with homeowners' demands for your services.
Many remodelers rely on a single project manager for each job, concentrating the decision-making power and supervisory duties with that one individual. But what about when a project is so large or multifaceted that there just aren’t enough hours in the day for one person to accomplish the task?
I recently attended a meeting of production managers from around the country and was reminded of the importance of this position. Focusing on supporting your production manager is one of the strongest moves you can make during these challenging times.
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Systems and signatures keep projects running smoothly for this design-build remodeling company.
What qualities or attributes should we look for when hiring a production manager/coordinator to manage six lead carpenters?
The entirely dust-free jobsite may turn out to be the holy grail of remodeling projects, but being virtually dust-free is “what we’re known for in Atlanta,” says David Sturm (photo center, with his NARI-certified lead carpenters).
New construction training materials can help bridge the gap between Spanish-speaking workers and the basic training that construction trades require to be done safely and well.
It’s tempting to hold onto subpar trade partners when money is tight and their prices are good. You might also feel that you’re too busy to find replacements.
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A little psychology plays into the long-running success of Bennett Contracting’s ad for lead carpenters.
How can you be sure you’re putting qualified people in the field? Without industrywide hiring tests, many remodelers develop their own pre-employment evaluation systems. Use these tips to build yours.