January 1987 Table of Contents

Features
Conference Report: Small Business Forum

Hiring, motivating, and keeping good help were among the topics discussed at this give-and-take forum sponsored by NESEA’s Quality Building Council. Read more

Running out of Time

How to find the time to keep up with your work, attend conferences, play ball with the kids... Read more

Small Builders: A Progress Report

An in-depth look at who they are, what concerns them, and why some prefer to stay small. Read more

Special Report: Chimney Wars

Backdrafting can be dangerous and even deadly. So don’t make the furnace and fireplace fight over scarce air. Read more

To Stick-Build or Panelize?

Factory-built wall panels are gaining popularity with little guys. Here’s why. Read more

Letters
Q&A
Drying Wet Walls

Drying Wet Walls Read more

Design
Building With Style: Project Types

Typical client/builder relationships. Read more

Business
In Business: Where Does the Time Go?

Time sheets, and how they can be an invaluable tool. Read more

Legal
Energy
Focus on Energy: Comparing Energy Costs

How can you compare fuel costs? Use this chart. Read more

Restoration
Restoration Primer: Pieces of the FedReg Puzzle

Putting together the FedReg puzzle. Read more

Kitchen & Bath
Kitchen & Bath: Kitchens by Computer

Computer programs that design kitchens. Read more

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