You probably don't associate the famous rockers with being crafty businessmen, but that's exactly what they were. By adding a silly rule to each contract, the band knew whether the contracts had been read entirely. Maybe you should invoke your version of the band's famous "brown M&Ms" rule to avoid surprises later. More
Remodeling industry consultants Leslie Shiner and Melanie Hodgdon offer tips on creating a work authorization form to keep from losing money on change orders. More
Having a change order management system will save time and help prevent client misunderstandings. More
Collecting payment for change orders isn't difficult, as long as you have a clear process and you make clients aware of it early in the remodeling process. More
Remodelers can save themselves a lot of trouble by ensuring that they define a clear change-order process and closely adhere to it. More
TIM FALLER: Should you ask your lead carpenter to estimate and present change orders? More
This month I want to talk about one of the most important aspects of a purchasing... More
Pre-construction preparation using a detailed line-item spreadsheet helps build a more accurate estimate and reduce the number of change orders. More
Tim Faller: There really is no such thing as a fast track. Skipping steps from planning to production can be costly. More
Allison Iantosca: A gentle nudge can be more powerful than a raised voice when it comes to getting employees to change their work habits. More
