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Cost vs. Value Report

VIEW POINT

FIRST WORD

  • Small Is Where It's At

    Amidst signs of an economic uptick, the Cost vs. Value Report still indicates that it will be awhile before remodelers see a boost in business. In the meantime, small projects continue to dominate.

     

MARKET WATCH

COMMENTARY

LINDA CASE

MARK RICHARDSON

  • Communicating Clearly

    Clear, effective communication with your clients and your team is a challenge, but it's a goal worth striving for.

     

SHAWN MCCADDEN

  • New Year, New Team, New Leader

    Learning theory shows that people are most ready for change under conditions of moderate tension or anxiety. Are you and your staff ready yet?

     

YOUR BUSINESS

Sales and Marketing

BOTTOM LINE

BY DESIGN

FIELD NOTES

GOOD FORM

  • Permit Pending

    Permitting can be a convoluted process. To ensure that nothing is forgotten and that communication is clear, Atlanta Design & Build created this simple form.

     
  • Trade Partner Bid Sheet

    A trade partner bid sheet can help you compare apples to apples.

     

Tech at Work

Ways + Means

BIG50

CLOSE UP

SECOND LOOK

  • Big50 SecondLook: Delbert Adams

    After 22 years of building Ilex Construction into a remodeling and custom-home powerhouse, Delbert Adams starts anew. Year one was a winner.

     

KITCHEN AND BATH

DESIGN CLINIC

SPEC BOOK

  • Vent-A-Hood Designer Series Range Hoods

    The new Designer Series features statement-making rangehoods with the signature Magic Lung blower.

     
  • Kobe Copper Hood Series

    The new Copper Hood Series lets users choose from elegant standard designs or a custom design in any motif to add a unique focal point to the kitchen.

     
  • Broan Elite E60000 and E64000 Series Range Hoods

    Elite E64000 and E60000 Series rangehoods add a professional look to kitchens.

     
  • Zephyr, a leading manufacturer of kitchen ventilation hoods, announces the launch of its new Plane hood - a striking geometric form that infuses new shapes, material and technology into the kitchen. The Plane is part of Zephyr's Arc Collection, a line of ventilation hoods from industrial designer Robert Brunner, which blurs the line between kitchen appliance and consumer electronic. Featuring a sleek wall mount profile, innovative technology and strong ventilation power, the Plane elevates the ventilation hood to high design status.  (PRNewsFoto/Zephyr)

    Zephyr Plane Vent Hood

    Featuring a striking geometric and aesthetic form, the Plane vent hood incorporates stainless steel and black or wihte rectangular glass to give an illusion that the hood is growing out from the wall.

     
  • Franke Farm House Faucets

    In response to research findings on Americans' taste for the traditional, the maker's new Farm House Faucets launch with a family of styles and finishes.

     
  • Delta Addision Bath Collection

    With a scalloped shape and high-arc spout, the Addision bath collection was inspired by seashells to complement any bath.

     
  • Watermark Designs Classic Contemporary Collection

    From Frank Lloyd Wright to Le Corbusier, each handle in the Classic Contemporary Collection was inspired by a legendary architect.

     
  • Cleveland Faucet Group Capstone Family

    The Capstone product family offers three kitchen faucet options, including a two-handle high-arc model with or without side spray, and a single-handle pullout faucet.

     
  • Symmons Ballina Collection

    Styled with flowing ballet movements in mind, the water-efficient Ballina collection includes a widespread lavatory faucet, Roman tub faucet, hand spray, and tub/shower system.

     

SUSTAINABILITY

GREEN SPEAK

  • Advancing Green Interest

    An Arizona remodeler offers energy audits to build his company's reputation for green building.

     
  • Building a Green Reputation

    Landis Construction's website, office building, and projects draw clients who are interested in sustainability.

     
  • Trends in Green Flooring

    Cork, FSC-certified wood, and linoleum are popular flooring options with consumers seeking sustainable flooring materials.

     
  • Affordable Solar Installation

    Gayler Construction forms a community group to help provide cost-effective solar installations.

     

GREEN SPEC

PRODUCTS

FIRST LOOK

IN FOCUS

Stimulus

LAST WORD

Bench Mark

  • Right-Size Your Company

    Plan for 2010 using realistic targets for volume, gross profit, and owner compensation.

     
  • Measuring the Future

    The recession has "reset" the economy. Does that mean a step back or a step forward for your remodeling business?

     

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