If you’re interested in historic home renovation and want to improve the flow of profitable leads, consider aligning and working more close…
Spring kicks off the home building season and in some parts of the country the season brings rainy weather, posing serious challenges both …
Radiant barriers are a tremendous value in warmer Southern climates, helping reduce radiant energy from heating the attic that result in lo…
While LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding is easier to install, builders may feel pressured to skip a second look at…
The homebuilding industry is always changing, thanks to housing trends, shifts in buyer preferences, new technologies and even finance opti…
Are you considering switching to LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding? Many remodelers and installers are anxious abo…
Each year, innovations and issues emerge that impact the construction industry, and this year is no exception. While it’s just the start of…
Whether you’re starting a new homebuilding or remodeling business or if you just want to build on an existing, successful company, growing …
With new projects typically leveling off near the holidays, December and January are ideal months for spending time improving the financial…
Most re-siding projects are on older homes, so it’s a good bet you’ve seen your share of asbestos siding if you operate in the business of …
On custom homes, builders and developers sometimes avoid value-added building materials for a variety of reasons. They might veto those pro…
If you are in the process of selecting the right siding type for your project, it is important to know the differences between the substrat…
If you had one project that underperformed within the past few years, you’re not alone. KPMG’s 2016 Global Construction Survey found most p…
If you’re feeling the pinch in cash flow this month, you’re not alone. In fact, 84% of all construction companies face tough cash flow chal…
Over the past 25 years, Jim Peterson has learned how to sell value to his remodeling customers. Peterson owns Rembrandt Exteriors, LLC in s…
There are basically two ways builders can boost their bottom lines: lower costs and increased revenue. In a previous blog, we focused on th…
“Do this, not that” is a common saying in the building industry. Controversial techniques for construction, outdated codes and incorrect ap…
When James and Stella bought their home in coastal Wilmington, NC, in 2011, the original wood siding was still on the 108-year-old home. Un…
While it’s perfectly alright for a jazz musician to improvise, that approach doesn’t always work as well in homebuilding. Architects, speci…