Remodeling: Production Manager

Improve Your Customer Service By Sweating the Small Stuff

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:56:58 EST

Don't just look at the big picture--pay attention to the little things.

Don't Delegate Sales Early On

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:29:19 EST

In a small remodeling company, invest in yourself rather than seeking to hand off this critical role to someone else.

Workflow Options: Tips for Managing Production With a Lean Crew

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:31:00 EST

Managing production flow to ensure less employee stress and limit your financial loss from a jammed production pipeline.

Personality Plus: What Makes the Ideal Lead Carpenter?

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:26:19 EST

Using the DISC profile to determine the qualifications for the ideal lead carpenter.

Carpenters: A Call to Action to Advance Your Career

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:15:15 EST

Carpenters will have plenty of opportunity as the economy recovers. Start preparing now.

Empower and Lead: Encouraging Employee Autonomy

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:06:53 EST

ANDY HANNAN on what's to be gained by communicating decision-making authority to employees and subcontractors.

A Test for Assessing Skill Levels of Carpenter Job Candidates

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 10:50:51 EST

Administering a jobsite skills test helps Nuss Construction weed out unsuitable candidates.

Looking Forward: How a Production Dashboard Can Help You Proactively Track Production

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:15:41 EST

BRUCE CASE advises remodelers to take a proactive approach to production -- offensive rather than defensive -- to address issues before they become problems.

Do Labor a Favor: Pay-for-Performance Compensation

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:08:09 EST

Boost profits by using a commission-based system to motivate production managers and field crews to work more efficiently.

Keys to Successful Production

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:07:29 EST

TIM FALLER: Mastering systems, training, and feedback is the key to production success.

The Fallacy of the Fast Track

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:48:09 EST

Tim Faller: There really is no such thing as a fast track. Skipping steps from planning to production can be costly.

Commission Ambition: Using a Commission to Motivate the Project Manager

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:36:39 EST

At Huseby Homes, the project manager earns a commission, which, the company owner says, provides long-term incentive and is a win-win situation for all involved.

Tim Faller: Common Courtesy

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:36:35 EST

Kinder, gentler remodeling makes for a better work atmosphere and could also lead to more referrals for your company.

Pass the Baton: Sales to Production Hand-off Form

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:33:11 EST

This hand-off form helps to ensure a smooth job start as the project transitions from sales to production.

Andy Hannan: Fresh Start

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:33:02 EST

What will your company look like in 2011? Can you organize your company to operate more efficiently and make small jobs pay?

Leading the Field: What Makes a Good Production Manager

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:13:01 EST

Though the common practice is to promote a lead carpenter to the position of production manger, the skills required for each of these jobs is quite different.

Back to the Future: The Lead Carpenter System Returns

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 01:37:37 EST

Downshifting to smaller jobs requires changes in production. The lead carpenter system is well suited to tighter budgets and smaller jobs.

The Producers; For More Remodelers, Trade Contractors Are Strategic Partners

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 01:36:59 EST

Remodelers whose businesses are doing well are establishing strong, mutually supportive relationships with their trade contractors.

Small Jobs Done Efficiently

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 10:07:39 EST

Keep in mind: Complexity, not size, is the determining factor when it comes to "small jobs."

Age, Safety, & Awareness: Age Has Its Advantages and Disadvantages on the Jobsite

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 01:36:34 EST

Carpenters of every age are prone to injury, but for different reasons.