Tag: remodeling
Houston Remodelers Ramp Up Member Engagement and See Results
NAHB Remodelers recently awarded the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) Remodelers Council the Council Award for Demonstrating Remodeling Excellence (CADRE) for Council of the Year in the large council size category.
IBSx Remodeled Show Home Boasts Strong Connection to the Outdoors
The New American Remodel® 2021 demonstrates the significant impact of today’s advanced construction techniques and innovative building products. The project transformed a dated, energy-devouring, 1973-built home into a modern showcase of contemporary living and ultra-energy efficiency.
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.
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.
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.
NAHB to Host Free Virtual Event ‘Remodelers REBOOT: From the Couch’
A brand-new interactive virtual event, “Remodelers REBOOT: From the Couch” – hosted by industry veteran Vince Butler, CAPS, GMB, GMR – will take place Wednesday, May 13, from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. ET.
Members and HBAs Continue Helping Communities Respond to COVID-19
NAHB is highlighting members of the home building industry who have stepped up to help their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more about their efforts.
Coronavirus Causing Home Owners to Pull Back on Remodeling
A recent NAHB survey of professional remodelers shows the negative effect the coronavirus pandemic is having on the decision to remodel. More than 90% of remodelers in the survey reported a slowdown in both the rate at which inquiries are coming in, and in the general willingness of home owners to remodel at this time.
