Remodeler Craig Lord works with New Jersey's Home Performance with Energy Star program. More
New EPA lead-paint rules; hurricane relief; California's smog fee; cement supply;... More
Most remodelers base their margins not merely on what is required to cover overhead and profit, but on what the market will bear. In a competitive market, they may need to cut margin to win the work. On the flip side, the busier they get, the more they can charge. Some remodelers also raise margins on small projects. But what about the opposite? Do remodelers ever reduce margins when projects get very large? More
The best of the best: That is what the REMODELING editors set out to find each year for the incoming Big50 class. Recipients of this coveted award can't just be good. They must be excellent -- and excellent when measured against their highest-quality competitors. They lead the industry in business acumen and customer service, running exciting and dynamic companies that stand as models for the industry. Read on to meet them. More
We put a dozen new cordless recip saws to the test on big demo jobs and tough cuts in tight quarters. More
In a tight labor market, offering a profit-sharing plan will increase employee loyalty, and may tip the scales for a prospective hire. A New Jersey builder tells how he researched and selected the plan that works for him. More
Making the switch from site work to office work is a watershed event for most construction company owners. A New Jersey contractor who’s made the move successfully explains how to ease the transition. More
Air nailers help your crews get tedious nailing chores done quickly, but they also create safety hazards. A contractor describes a simple safety program that works. More
