Remodeling: Construction Managementhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/design-build/construction/construction-management/construction-management.aspx?view=rss&id=Query_tcm1765899<url /><link /></image><description>The Information Source for the Home Building Industry</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate /><webMaster /><item><title>Permit Pendinghttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/permitting/permit-pending.aspx?rssLink=Permit+PendingPermitting can be a convoluted process. To ensure that nothing is forgotten and that communication is clear, Atlanta Design & Build created this simple form.Purchase Order Powerhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/job-costing/purchase-order-power.aspx?rssLink=Purchase+Order+PowerPurchase orders help remodelers not only keep track of estimates and costs, but help them to budget accurately.Economic Survivalhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/overhead/economic-adjustments.aspx?rssLink=Economic+AdjustmentsA Minnesota remodeler cuts overhead and retrains staff in an effort to ride out the rough economy.The 5 Essentials of Jobsite Leadershiphttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/production-manager/the-5-essentials-of-jobsite-leadership.aspx?rssLink=The+5+Essentials+of+Jobsite+LeadershipRemodeling consultant and lead carpenter authority Tim Faller identifies five key principles of jobsite leadership.The New S(uper)OPs: Brilliantly Simple Jobsite Solutionshttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/construction-management/the-new-superops.aspx?rssLink=The+New+S(uper)OPsAn outhouse-hider, a safety bucket, and all-in-one job signs are the kinds of standard operating procedures that any remodeler can put to work.Trade Partner Bid Sheethttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/construction-management/clear-comparison.aspx?rssLink=Clear+ComparisonA trade partner bid sheet can help you compare apples to apples.The Not-So-New Production Realities of Smaller Remodeling Jobshttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/construction-management/old-school.aspx?rssLink=Old+SchoolSome "old-school" tips for avoiding costly mistakes and maintaining profitability in a climate of shrinking job sizes and margins.Lookalike Products, Trying Times: Tips for Remodelers from a Building Materials Prohttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/construction-management/on-products-some-cautionary-notes.aspx?rssLink=On+Products%2c+Some+Cautionary+NotesShort-sighted efforts to save money and install products quickly can get remodelers into trouble. Building supply dealer Craig Coleman offers these timely insights for residential remodelers.Repercussions From Material Delivery Delayshttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/economic-conditions/resurgence-of-sweet-spot-projects.aspx?rssLink=Resurgence+of+Sweet+Spot+ProjectsOne Indianapolis remodeling company finds that a busier fall may mean material delivery delays that affect cash flow and scheduling. And, as business picks up for remodelers across the nation, such delays may become increasingly common.Becoming a Cabinet Dealerhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/cabinets/deal-me-in.aspx?rssLink=Deal+Me+InCutting out the middleman and becoming a cabinet dealer can mean more control over the process, an addiitional profit center for your company, and more choices for your clients.Huddle Meetingshttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/owner-issues/stand-up-and-meet.aspx?rssLink=Stand+Up+and+MeetRegular huddle meetings keep the team focused and ensure everyone is in the loop, without wasting precious time.Taking Contact Management to Another Levelhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/mobile-technology/sync-or-swim.aspx?rssLink=Sync+or+SwimHandheld Contact software syncs ACT! contacts and more to your BlackBerry.Staying in Business in Seattlehttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/local-markets/local-forecast-seattle-struggle.aspx?rssLink=Local+Forecast%3a+Seattle+StruggleRemodeler Duane Stiemert is staying in business with smaller jobs and by paying close attention to the bottom line.Big-Box Installed Services, Part 3: Materials and Warrantieshttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/estimating/big-box-installed-services-part-three.aspx?rssLink=Provost8%3a+Big-Box+Installed+Services%2c+Part+3Detailed management of big-box installed sales including warranties, supplies, materials, and contracts.Trade Partner Checklistshttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/construction-management/great-expectations.aspx?rssLink=Great+ExpectationsThese checklists provide guidelines that help your trade contractors uphold the standards you expect.Smaller Jobs Herald Resurgence of the Lead Carpenter Systemhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/construction-management/lead-carpenter-system-returns.aspx?rssLink=Lead+Carpenter+System+ReturnsRemodeling expert Tim Faller suggests that remodelers reevaluate the advantages of having an on-site lead carpenter as smaller jobs become the norm.Connect to the Internet From Anywherehttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/mobile-technology/connect-anywhere.aspx?rssLink=Connect+AnywhereAirCards solve Internet connectivity issues for remodelers and their field crews, saving time and effort.Apple iPhones on Sitehttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/jobsite-technology/jobsite-iopener.aspx?rssLink=Jobsite+iOpenerThough your field staff may not be high-tech trailblazers, remodelers are finding the user-friendly, rugged iPhone can be a handy tool on the jobsite.The Antidote to 'Management by Interruption' Is Planning and Clarityhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/field-office-communications/management-by-interruption.aspx?rssLink=Management+by+InterruptionFeeling constantly interrupted, to the point that you can't get anything done? Tips for setting the right examples.Remodeling Trade Partners and the ARRAhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/green-policy/trading-up.aspx?rssLink=Trading+UpIt’s never been more important to work with knowledgeable trade contractors. Here’s how to get them on board the green bandwagon – without letting them go overboard.