A short tribute celebrating the life of Steve Maltzman, partner in SMA Consulting and a champion of the remodeling industry, who passed away last weekend. More
A signed contract sits on a remodeling company ownerís desk. Several jobs come in at once and there arenít enough carpenters. Sales promises a client a start date that canít be met. Materials havenít arrived. Any of these events can create a bottleneck, restricting the workflow or decision-making process. More
In recent years, many remodelers have taken up the subcontractor mantle -- for trades in particular. But many feel just as strongly that having employees is the model to follow. There is, of course, no right or wrong way to run your business -- just considerations of the strengths and challenges of each. More
For four days in October, more than 10,000 remodelers headed to the 2006 Remodeling Show in Chicago, where they attended seminars and clinics, networked with peers, and checked out hundreds of companies displaying their products on the showroom floor. More
Through his efforts at teaching and writing and updating course materials, this year's Lifetime Achievement Award winner, MM “Mike” Weiss has helped raise the level of professionalism in the remodeling industry. More
This year, the Remodeling Show returns to one of its most popular venues ó the Baltimore Convention Center, located on the revitalized Inner Harbor. More
Most remodeling company owners will lose a key employee at some point in their tenure. Whether the employee is being fired, relocating, or starting their own company, owners can prepare for this eventuality. They can be ready for the steps they will need to take when that person leaves. And they can set up policies and procedures that prevent major disruptions. More
Can NARI and the Remodelors Council work together to better the industry, or are they just shouting each other down? More
Industry history will be made at this month's Remodelers' Show, as the leaders of the two major trade associations will announce an initiative to jointly promote their respective certifications.NARI offers the Certified Remodeler (CR) designation, and the NAHB Remodelors Council offers the Certified Graduate Remodelor (CGR) designation. More
