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The Sweet Spot
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Leadership
Success through collaboration
When you look at your trade contractors, your suppliers, product distributors, what do you see? Are they a line item, an expense, a necessary…
Leadership
Is this the year employees walk?
Employers have had it pretty good the last few years when it comes to managing employee turnover and keeping workers happy. The state of the economy…
Government
IBS Pre-Show Thoughts and Observations
Having arrived in Orlando for the International Builders Show and NAHB Winter Boards, a few quick updates and observations: Still no word on NAHB's…
Leadership
Megaupload case shows danger of 'cloud'
Over the last few months, I've talked to a lot of remodelers that are opting to use the cloud to store their files and share them with subs and…
Leadership
Don't be afraid to innovate
This month we named our Remodeler of the Year — Anthony Home Improvements in Elkins Park, Pa. We chose the company for a number of reasons, but…
Economics
Avoiding the hard housing questions
One of the most depressing/astounding/frustrating things about the current race for president has been the complete lack of attention to housing.…
Awards
Real-life remodels: Tips and trends from this year's Design Awards
If there’s one theme that runs through this year’s Professional Remodeler Design Awards, presented this month, it’s practical. After years of…
Financial
Obama administration housing "stimulus" underwhelming
The New York Times today has more information on what the Obama administration is considering to stimulate the housing industry (and hence the…
Government
Obama jobs program to include 'mortgage relief' ... and why it won't matter
The Washington Post is reporting this morning that President Obama's jobs program will include amongst its many proposals more relief for struggling…
Marketing & Sales
Time for remodelers to innovate is now
During the housing boom, new products were being introduced into the home building market at a staggering rate.According to the Harvard Joint Center…