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Features

  • Fully Vested

    Self-taught, self-made, and a leader in the green remodeling and universal design communities, Iris Harrell has built a remodeling company whose innovation will outlast her tenure at its helm.

     

  • Iris Harrell’s 10 Business Commandments

    The "10 business commandments" of Iris Harrell, winner of the 2009 Fred Case Remodeling Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

     

  • About the Award

    Iris Harrell is the winner of the third Fred Case Remodeling Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

     

View Point

  • Turbulence in the Rockies

    ABD Design/Build had to cut its budget and some staff, but is now seeing positive signs in the local economy.

     

  • Not Buying It

    When there is no "business as usual," how are you adapting to the current economy?

     

  • October 2009 Figure This

    Home equity, foreclosures, and remodeling loans: a statistical counterpoint to MarketWatch article, "In Foreclosures, An Opening."

     

  • In Foreclosures, an Opening

    Remodelers, realtors, and lenders take a new look at renovation loans as banks offload foreclosures and homeowners scramble for renovation funds.

     

Commentary

Linda Case

  • Recession Resolutions

    Consultant Linda Case gathers case studies from remodelers who are pulling out the stops to survive.

     

Mark Richardson

  • Learning to Cope

    Don’t let tough times turn your business habits upside down. It is more crucial than ever to keep thinking ahead, improving, and planning for the future.

     

Shawn McCadden

  • Old School

    Some "old-school" tips for avoiding costly mistakes and maintaining profitability in a climate of shrinking job sizes and margins.

     

Your Business

Ways + Means

  • Loss? Lead

    Build your leadership skills now to inspire your employees and be positioned to take advantage of opportunities once the economy improves.

     

  • ByLaw: Lead Paint Laws Grow More Burdensome ... Again

    Beginning April 2010, it looks like the EPA is going to increase the burdens placed on contractors dealing with lead paint.

     

  • Insurance 101

    In a tough economy, it may be tempting to cut corners on insurance spending, but that may not be the best idea.

     

Bottom Line

  • Paying on Plan

    A remodeler uses a layaway plan to help clients complete smaller projects and ride out the recession.

     

  • Your New Competitors

    How to bid against production and custom builders who have entered the remodeling market.

     

Sales + Marketing

  • Tighten Up the Money Talk

    Sandler Sales trainer Chip Doyle explains how to preempt budget objections long before presenting a project proposal.

     

  • Progress, Live and In-Person

    Meadowlark Builders and HartmanBaldwin Design/Build are at the forefront of remodeling tours that show what's "behind the drywall."

     

Field Notes

  • Why Safety Counts

    Strict safety protocols have given Mark IV Builders a strong safety record and a great relationship with its insurance company.

     

  • On Products, Some Cautionary Notes

    Short-sighted efforts to save money and install products quickly can get remodelers into trouble. Building supply dealer Craig Coleman offers these timely insights for residential remodelers.

     

By Design

  • John vs. Jane

    When it comes to bathroom design, men and women want different things.

     

Tech@Work

  • Tech Success

    Joe Stoddard outlines how to make savvy software and technology decisions for your company.

     

  • BIM, BIM, Done

    Envisioneer, created by Cadsoft, is building information management software (BIM) that, unlike other BIM software, focuses on residential building and remodeling.

     

Good Form

  • Clear Comparison

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

     

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.

     

K+B

Spec Book

  • 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

  • Flooring Trends

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

     

  • Solar Champions

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

     

Green Spec

Products

In Focus

Other Articles

  • 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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