A new study shows that big-ticket purchases can stress out consumers. Getting past that stress is the key to having them buy quickly ó and buy again. More
Technology enables product research and purchase decisions on the jobsite More
In July we discussed the basics of a purchasing system, and how it can help you... More
Dropping a tool doesn't just risk damaging your equipment ó it could injure unsuspecting crew members below. Check out these do's and don'ts about proper tethering. More
For the past several columns we've been talking about the importance of gross... More
How to make the most of your visit to Las Vegas for the 2010 International Builders Show. More
Remodeling Services Unlimited is allowing some clients to work on segments of a remodeling project themselves. More
In the late 1980s in California, Steve Jordan was remodeling foreclosed houses for banks when he realized that instead of working for the banks, he could create a similar system for himself by purchasing, renovating, and renting houses. He shut down his remodeling company and started Rebuilding America, at one point owning 40 houses. When the real estate values in California became too high for investing, he relocated to Pensacola, Fla., where in three years he amassed 190 rental units. More
At times, managing communication with a client can seem more difficult than managing the project itself. This is perhaps never more true than during the product selection process, when a delay on the client's part can wreak havoc on the production schedule. More
