This class of 2001 Big50 returns to what he loves doing: working with his hands on unique projects. 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
Hundreds of thousands of construction jobs will be created in the U.S. during the next several years. Many remodelers are beginning to wonder whether they'll be able to fill even a few of those positions with the kinds of employees they feel comfortable sending into clients' homes. More
Though most remodeling company owners focus on skills when hiring field staff, many recognize that attitude is equally or even more important than construction skills. “A lot of this business is about attitude,” says REMODELING contributor and consultant Tim Faller of Field Training Services in Westerly, R.I. More
When you're competing in a sea of upscale remodelers for homeowners already numbed by unsolicited mail, you might be tempted to save your money for another marketing medium. Bruce Wentworth opted instead to make a splash ó an oversized one. More
What financial numbers serve as a weather vane of your company's success? More
We asked some Big50 remodelers which one number helped them most to gauge their company's health. More
Managers who provide fair compensation and involve their field staff in the company score home runs in efficiency, quality, and employee loyalty. More
A carpenter at DeCiantis Construction had his tools stolen from his truck while it was parked in his driveway. His vehicle insurance didn't cover the loss because he had not specified the tools in his policy. His coworkers came to the rescue, donating their tool allowances to help him replace what was stolen. More
Remodeler John DeCiantis learned about the Icynene Insulation System while attending a trade show several years ago. The system is applied by licensed Icynene dealers, who mix the two-part formula on site. More
