How softening demand, greater consumer fear, and rising cancellation rates have... More
The consensus among remodelers and industry analysts is that remodeling isn't expected to fall nearly as hard as home building. However, the overall slumping of the housing market has implications beyond the public's attitude toward investing in their homes. More
Vailes Brothers (Big50 1997), in Fishersville, Va., conducts customer surveys for several reasons. First, the “quality audit” gives the company a chance to immediately address any issues. Robert Vailes says the firm relies on past clients for future leads, so making sure they have a positive experience is crucial. More
Three years ago Vailes Brothers built a new showroom that included a working kitchen and an open room in the back for future expansion. When Robert Vailes, owner of the Fishersville, Va., remodeling company was approached by a former client who worked at a local community college about using the spaces for adult education classes, he knew it would be a good match. More
Swords and shields don't have much place in modern business ó or do they? Byrne Brothers Construction in Allentown, N.J., wants to bring that Old World ethic to today's work environment. More
At Brothers Strong, we think of the term "takeoff" not as an estimate but rather as that point in time when a project is passed from sales to production and a job takes flight. On large-scale remodeling jobs -- whether large-scale to you is $20,000 or $200,000 -- the systems you develop are the only thing to fall back on when surprises hit. More
It's not always easy for brothers to agree, nor is it for co-owners of a remodeling company. The two, separated in age by 10 years, have agreed often enough on the right decisions to shape Callen Construction (Big50 2000) into a thriving $5.4 million company. More
Lonnie Cox of Brothers Strong was looking for a way to ventilate upper-story additions along existing roof lines. More
Remodeler Mike Owings no longer has to worry about helping his clients select plumbing products. Consultant Robin Barker works with the clients of Owings Brothers Contracting, Eldersburg, Md., to choose faucets and fittings. More
