A remodeler uses the economic slowdown as an opportunity to boost his crew's product knowledge and fine-tune company systems. More
An extensive whole-house remodel qualifies this New Jersey project for the Energy Star Qualified New Home program. More
As the owner of a remodeling company, you're constantly harvesting relationships. But your relationships with the people you work with every day -- manufacturers, suppliers, subcontractors -- are just as important. More
Anthony Cerami says he survived the early '90s by doing any kind of job he could get -- and "as much marketing as possible." It does additions and major renovations, stroking clients in his market with above-and-beyond-the-call-of-duty measures such as upgraded materials, a No Punch List system, and a homeowner's manual. More
Anthony James Construction, Westfield, N.J., wants clients to know they're in good hands. They also use quality, 25-year shingles, not builder grade, and a cement backerboard in all tub and shower enclosures that is water resistant and has a lifetime warranty.To pull its promise of quality construction together at the end of the job, the company organizes a post-project walk-through with owner Cerami and the lead carpenter on the project. More
