Remodeling
Home Owners Shift Expenses from Entertainment to Home Improvement
HomeAdvisor’s latest “State of Home Spending” survey revealed that home owners spent an average of $13,138 on home-improvement projects in 2020, compared to $9,081 in 2019.
Adaptability is Key to Iowa Remodeler’s Success
The only way to run a successful business for over thirty years is to adapt with the times. That’s exactly what Jeff Ellis, owner of Firstcall Remodeling & Restoration in Grimes, Iowa, has done throughout his career, which is why he became the November NAHB Remodeler of the Month.
Customer Service Equals Business Success for October’s Remodeler of the Month
Joshua Edgell, owner of JEMM Construction in Painesville, Ohio, is NAHB’s October Remodeler of the Month. He’s been a dedicated member of NAHB Remodelers for several years, and he recognizes it is an integral part of his success.
Remodeler’s Success Stems from a Focus on the Client Experience
What separates the good remodelers from the great ones often comes down to the level of customer service they provide. That’s long been a huge focus for Christopher Mousley, a remodeler from Salt Lake City, Utah, and it’s a large part of why he is September’s NAHB Remodeler of the Month.
Inspiring More Women to Join the Building Trades
The number of women employed in the construction industry grew substantially last year, rising to around 1.2 million and surpassing the peak of pre-recession employment levels. Recruiting and training more females in the skilled trades can help the industry address its labor shortage.
Remodeler Emphasizes Building Trust with Both Clients and Colleagues
Some of the most successful remodelers will agree the best resources are found through membership within local remodelers councils and NAHB Remodelers. Just ask Greg Rehm, owner of Liberty Hill Construction in Bedford, N.H., and the NAHB August Remodeler of the Month.
Remodeling Industry Sees Optimism Despite COVID-19
NAHB today released its latest Remodeling Market Index (RMI), which posted a reading of 73. The index indicates the remodeling market has picked up since the previous quarter as home owners focus on the importance of home for work and life amidst the pandemic.
NAHB Awards Programs Now Open
Applications are now open for numerous awards that recognize the innovation and dedication of professionals throughout the home building industry.
Remodeler of the Month Attests to the Value of Service
Greg Harris, owner of G.P. Harris Construction in Jonestown, Penn., has kept his business growing for the last 17 years through high-quality craftsmanship and a keen focus on customer service. That success led Harris to be recognized as NAHB’s June Remodeler of the Month.
Remodelers’ Profits Remain Flat
The industry-average net profit margin for remodelers was 5.2% in 2018, essentially unchanged from the 5.3% reported in 2015, according to the latest Remodelers’ Cost of Doing Business Study. The report includes a nationwide survey of residential remodeling companies designed to produce profitability benchmarks for that segment of the construction industry.
