Tips for remodelers working with insurance companies on disaster restoration projects. More
Specifying and installing photovoltaic panels is a straightforward operation ñ after you get a homeís energy needs down and the panels' orientation worked out. More
State programs help employers cutting employee hours to retain staff by offering financial aid to compensate for lost wages. More
Some remodelers are rehiring laid-off employees and reinstating benefits they cut during the recession. More
A multi-unit development project, a neighborhood referral service, a real estate holding company, and a solar panel installation company keep these Big50 remodelers busy. More
Remodelers who lament the challenges of attracting new people to the profession often point to external factors ó the demise of vocational education, the aging workforce, slackened work ethics ó as the causes of their plight. More
Green building principles are not just a feel-good happenstance at Allen Associates in Santa Barbara, Calif. Rather, a quantifiable number of green elements are required for each project, and green efforts beyond the minimum can raise an associate's quarterly bonus. More
The annual Big50 gala dinner at the Remodeling Leadership Conference is always a special event. This year's was even more special, however, as it marked the introduction of a new honor in the industry: The Fred Case Remodeling Entrepreneur of the Year Award. More
There's no mystery about bonuses for associates at Allen Associates in Santa Barbara, Calif., which does an annual volume of $21 million in upscale remodeling and new construction. More
Nearly a decade ago, remodeler Dennis Allen was talking with one of his regular clients ó a retired vice president at Gillette ó about setting up an advisory board for his company. More
