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Blueprint for Success: Chapter 3 Estimating Systems
Kleinco’s estimating process prevents unpleasant surprises for the remodeler and the client
What's Behind the Curtain?
Sometime it is more then just the finished product that revels quality work.
Cost of Heat Inspires Energy-Related Improvements
The high cost of natural gas and other forms of heating fuel has inspired about one-quarter of American homeowners to make improvements that will increase their homes’ energy efficiency within five years, according to a study by Owens Corning.
Remodeling Expenditures Up
Expenditures for improvements and repairs of residential properties in the third quarter 2000 was estimated at $149 billion, according to the U.S. Commerce Department Census Bureau.
A New Life for Glass
According to a recently released industry survey, the amount of pre- and post-consumer glass and blast furnace slag being diverted from the solid waste stream for use in thermal and acoustical insulation now exceeds 14 billion pounds.
Product Watch: Bath and Kitchen
Check out these trends that buyers are calling for in their kitchen and baths.
Info Bank 2001: Remodeling Au Naturel
Explore the options for resources and energy-conserving building and remodeling techniques with the book, 'Remodeling Au Naturel.'
Info Bank 2001: Stove Swap
Financial incentives to reduce excessive wood smoke emissions are available to residents of 12 U.S. states through a new program.
Info Bank 2001: Orderly Approach
Organomics, a combination of the art of organization and the science of ergonomics, takes the concept of work triangles to the next level.
Info Bank 2001: Fewer Refis for Cash
Fannie Mac economists expect the portion of refinancings leading to higher loan amounts in 2001 to fall as refinancing volume increases.