This robotic "sales associate" may soon be roaming the aisles of a hardware store... More
Though overall construction costs haven't really decreased, consumers think remodeling is on sale, making for smaller margins and stiff competition. More
You donít need a novel-length business plan to guide your team. Short is sweet. More
Two major fourth quarter 2009 reports, including NAHB's Remodeling Market Index, reveal that many remodelersí spirits remain down after a rough 2009, but thereís reason to be hopeful that business will pick up considerably in 2010. More
Meadowlark Builders and HartmanBaldwin Design/Build are at the forefront of remodeling tours that show what's "behind the drywall." More
Even companies with good systems can get into trouble if they don’t manage their... More
When the Mackeys (Big50 2007) were looking for space outside of their cramped San Jose, Calif., office to display products, they gazed across the street at their outdated 1964 house and realized that they could remodel it to highlight not just products but the companyís craftsmanship and green focus. More
When a friend selling spots on a local television advertising program approached them about purchasing a video ad, Dan and Debbie Mackey of Daniel Mackey Construction, in San Jose, Calif., signed up. More
For the past three years, Daniel Mackey Construction, San Jose, Calif., has taken the time to find ways to recycle and reuse materials. “It helps channel products in a more responsible way,” owner Daniel Mackey says. “[And homeowners] view us as more professional because of our systematic approach.” More
