Remodeling consultant and lead carpenter authority Tim Faller identifies five key principles of jobsite leadership.
An 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.
Strict safety protocols have given Mark IV Builders a strong safety record and a great relationship with its insurance company.
Short-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.
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By leveraging the day-to-day contact your production staff have with homeowners, you can build trust, improve profits, and sail through change orders.
Remodeling expert Tim Faller suggests that remodelers reevaluate the advantages of having an on-site lead carpenter as smaller jobs become the norm.
A zero-tolerance program has “solved our concerns about the prevalence of substance abuse in construction,” says Neal Fiske of TriplePoint Design/Build.
Michigan remodeler steers trade contractors toward green building methods without ever uttering the dreaded "G word."
Even though his company may not be currently hiring, Andy Hannan of Mark IV Builders prioritizes unsolicited job inquiries and follows up.
Simple tips for helping remodeling staff safely and properly use new building products.