An incentive bonus program, which divides the money from jobs that come in under bid between the owner, company, estimator, foreman, and production manager, keeps the jobs profitable. More
Bob Dubree, President, Creative Remodeling, North Wales, Pa., Big 50 2000Where did you get our name? If I had to pick one thing, that's probably it.Tom Capizzi, President, Capizzi Home Improvement, Cotuit, Mass., Big 50 1993When are you able to meet our estimator? Gary Schoengold, President, National Energy Conservation Corp., Olney, Md., Big 50 2000What product were you interested in?We're a little unusual, because we get a lot of call-ins. More
Q: When making a patch in stucco, is it possible to use hydraulic cement or a fast-setting cement for the first couple of layers so that the patch can be completed in one day? More
The sheer number and variety of estimating programs make it difficult to find a good fit at the right price. This overview of ten representative packages will help you pick the features you need at a price you can afford. More
Every year, computer hardware drops in price and software gets easier to use. Our computer columnist tackles commonly asked questions about what to buy and how to put computers to use in your business. More
A new Windows program puts the estimate and database on screen together More
