How do you teach your employees and subcontractors customer service skills? More
How can I get our subs to treat customersí homes with respect ñ not just another job site, i.e., cleanliness, radio volume/stations, etc.? More
Job costs – all of the expenses for materials, subcontractors, and labor – are the primary components of gross profit. More
There's an interesting dynamic at play within the tool industry that I'm trying to... More
Strong relationships with subcontractors are a vital part of the success of Hopkins & Porter, and the Potomac, Md., company uses both formal and informal methods to bond with its trade contractors. More
A few years ago, Rob Mathews, president of Curb Appeal Remodeling in Dallas, had an awakening moment ó he realized he couldn't meet payroll. More
The ladder is wobbling beneath the drywaller. The carpenter is hacking away at a 2x4 without saw protection. The mason is straining to lift a huge stack of bricks. The fact that these workers are Spanish-speaking subcontractors doesn't mean you're off the hook if one gets hurt. More
No matter how you cut it, the building industry is hurting for skilled labor. More
One challenge most remodelers share is the ongoing search for qualified and dependable subcontractors and trade partners. More
