In a year when the industry hit bottom, these companies came out on top.
We ask: What cost-effective design choices are clients making for their kitchen and bath projects?
The American Institute of Architects survey reveals trends of interest to remodelers.
REMODELING's 2009 survey provides you with a baseline for comparing your company with other similar companies.
More than 300 remodelers completed REMODELING's 2008 Wage & Benefit Survey.
Remodeling magazine's list of the biggest companies and fanchise organizations in the home improvement industry.
Franchise organizations in remodeling have grown as they’ve focused their service offering.
The largest remodeling companies in the nation.
REMODELING's list of the biggest insurance restoration companies.
The specialty services companies of the Remodeling 550 specialize in replacing exterior components and generating leads.
What you pay an employee and what you charge for that employee's labor are two different things. It seems obvious, but many remodeling contractors lose money on every job because they are not covering all of the costs associated with maintaining employees.
Over the years I’ve asked clients and colleagues how they estimate labor costs. The answer is usually the same: They define one number that represents hourly labor costs, including burden, and apply it throughout their estimates, no matter who does the work or what the tasks are.
Variety can be a good thing, but remodeling companies that want to measure their performance against standards need to be on the same page.
Tracking direct costs looks easy, but labor presents some sticking points. What, for instance, is to be done with labor costs for a production manager who spends part of each day on more than one jobsite?
If a current survey is still active, you will be able to participate immediately. New surveys are typically released in the first half of the month.
How do remodelers measure their companies' financial performance?
A good pay and benefit package helps remodelers attract and keep good employees. How does your company measure up?