Remodeling: Production Managerhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/management/staffing/production-manager/production-manager.aspx?view=rss&id=Query_tcm1765830<url /><link /></image><description>The Information Source for the Home Building Industry</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate /><webMaster /><item><title>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.Strong Safety Record Can Keep Insurance in Checkhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/jobsite-safety/why-safety-counts.aspx?rssLink=Why+Safety+CountsStrict safety protocols have given Mark IV Builders a strong safety record and a great relationship with its insurance company.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.Painless Business Generation for Production Staffhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/production-manager/production-profitability.aspx?rssLink=Production+ProfitabilityBy leveraging the day-to-day contact your production staff have with homeowners, you can build trust, improve profits, and sail through change orders.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.Zero-Tolerance Policy Nets Stellar Safety, Low Workers' Comp Rateshttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/hiring/whiz-quiz-genius.aspx?rssLink=Whiz+Quiz+GeniusA zero-tolerance program has “solved our concerns about the prevalence of substance abuse in construction,” says Neal Fiske of TriplePoint Design/Build.Green Aversion? Teach It by Stealthhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/green-remodeling/green-by-stealth.aspx?rssLink=Green+by+StealthMichigan remodeler steers trade contractors toward green building methods without ever uttering the dreaded "G word."Tips for Evaluating Unsolicited Job Inquirieshttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/hiring/andy-hannan-the-a-team.aspx?rssLink=Andy+Hannan%3a+The+%e2%80%98A%e2%80%99+TeamEven though his company may not be currently hiring, Andy Hannan of Mark IV Builders prioritizes unsolicited job inquiries and follows up.New to You: Tips for Using New Building Productshttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/production-manager/product-proliferation.aspx?rssLink=Product+ProliferationSimple tips for helping remodeling staff safely and properly use new building products.Pre-Construction Job-Staging Can Save Critical Time and Moneyhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/construction-management/from-a-little-planning-great-efficiencies.aspx?rssLink=From+a+Little+Planning%2c+Great+EfficienciesFormer remodeling executive makes a case for proactive planning before kicking off a project.A Production Manager's Tips on Adjusting to Downsized Staffs and Smaller Projectshttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/construction-management/no-problem-economy.aspx?rssLink=Andy+Hannan%3a+The+%e2%80%98No+Problem%e2%80%99+EconomyA high-end remodeling company adjusts its practices and attitudes in an era of smaller jobs.Hiring a Production Managerhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/production-manager/hiring-a-production-manager.aspx?rssLink=Cunningham4%3a+Hiring+a+Production+ManagerTips on organizing field crew for optimal production.Remodelers Choose From Widening Array of Hands-On Green Training Opportunitieshttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/green-remodeling/hands-on-green.aspx?rssLink=Hands-On+GreenDoing their part to close the "green gap," remodelers tap into growing number of resources -- some of them free -- to make the move into green remodeling.Tips for Shifting to Smaller Remodeling Projectshttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/production-manager/managing-the-small-jobs.aspx?rssLink=Managing+the+Small+JobsRemodelers accustomed to managing a few large projects adapt to working on more small jobs.Coach Your Field Staff, and Don't Dominate Themhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/production-manager/if-the-toolbelt-fits.aspx?rssLink=If+the+Toolbelt+Fits+...When managers return to the field after a long absence, they must respect the existing chain of command — and not undermine it.One Remodeler's Remedy for Cold-Weather Hazardshttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/production-manager/deep-freezing-danger.aspx?rssLink=Deep-Freezing+DangerStrategies to keep crews, trades, and clients safe in and around winter jobsites.Limiting the Effect of Price Spikes and Materials Shortageshttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/job-costing/the-volatility-defense.aspx?rssLink=The+Volatility+DefenseTips for helping remodelers avoid the hit when prices spike and shortages loom.Connecticut Design/Build Firm Embraces Off-Site Educationhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/design-build/cool-classroom.aspx?rssLink=Cool+ClassroomWeekly jobsite meetings minimize surprises and snafus for this Pennsylvania remodeling firm.Weekly Jobsite Meetings Clear the Airhttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/field-office-communications/the-weekly-touchpoint.aspx?rssLink=The+Weekly+TouchpointStaff field trips provide a way to stimulate employees' creativity and appreciation of the remodeling and design process.