February 2016 Table of Contents

Editor's Notes
From the Editor Editorial: You Can't Complain About Regs Unless You Get Involved

You are not alone; it's a community that created the regs you labor under. So get into the community and speak up. Read more

Your Business
Why Trying to Evade Uncle Sam Is a Doubly Dumb Strategy

The penalties hurt. Beware, too, how bank fees can siphon profits Read more

How to Use Your Billings as a Leading Indicator

Knowing what's been fulfilled can signal good times ahead--or problems Read more

Customer Surveying 101: The Importance of Asking Questions

If you want to know your clients' satisfaction level, don't be afraid to check in early and often. Read more

Regulations
Labor Pains Regulations Labor Pains

The rules for managing your employees might be getting a lot more complicated Read more

Are Your Subs Safe? Regulations Are Your Subs Safe?

New insurance requirements will require you to make sure the answer is “yes.” Read more

OSHA's Coming Distractions Regulations OSHA's Coming Distractions

The agency's 2016 agenda has items that will directly hit remodelers. First up: silica. Read more

The Rising Cost of OSHA Compliance Regulations The Rising Cost of OSHA Compliance

OSHA’s Catch-up increase could be a bombshell Read more

Five Products to Make Your Jobsites Safer Regulations Five Products to Make Your Jobsites Safer

Go a step beyond standard safety goggles with these new standouts Read more

Design/Build
Why You Can't Afford to Neglect the Selections Process Design/Build Why You Can't Afford to Neglect the Selections Process

Product selections quickly can become unwieldy and inefficient if improperly managed. Use these tips to keep yours under control. Read more

You Built It
Gramercy Park Kitchen and Bath Remodel Puts Architect to the Test Gramercy Park Kitchen and Bath Remodel Puts Architect to the Test

Jorge Mastropietro, founder and principal of JMA in New York, works against the clock to make a Gramercy Park apartment look and feel larger. Read more

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