A drywall contractor recently discussed how he changed his sole proprietership to a limited liability company on the W&C bulletin board and it got me wondering: Does every contractor out
These originally appeared in Don Taylor's popular business book, "Up Against the Wal-Marts." They offer good food for thought for contracting companies, as well. Here, I offer them with some
The origin of this story of recreation (replication) begins in San Diego. Mike Riddle, owner and president of FauxUnique, also of this city, was given the heads-up by local distributors Bayside Paint, that the general contractor for Sea World's Journey to Atlantis project was searching for a company that was knowledgeable and accomplished in the application of specialty finishes, in particular, the TexSton line. This lead developed and FauxUnique was awarded the Sea World contract to finish the interior spaces of the new Journey to Atlantis project, designed by Kim Wilson of Suzanne Sessions, in care of Anheuser Busch.
A liner panel being set into position. The gypsum board manufacturing industry is constantly improving the basic gypsum board commodity product. One needs only to attend a building products trade
Last year was the fourth consecutive record year for existing home sales, according to the National Association of Realtors. If historic patterns hold true, remodeling in the next few years should peak as these new homeowners tailor their houses to fit their needs and desired appearances.
Frankenstein, Dracula and the Bogeyman don't scare anyone in our enlightened 21st century. The blood-curdling monsters of today bear names like Stachybotrys, Aspergillus, Chaetomium and Pennicillium. Don't worry about pronouncing
John Gibson is successful as the result of decades in the lath and plaster trade. His company, J.C. Gibson Plastering Co., of Orlando, is entering its 23rd year of business. He sat down with Walls & Ceilings to share his success story and observations of the industry during the past two decades.
The Dome Home was constructed primarily to combat the extreme weather conditions of the Gulf Coast. Built to withstand the elements, the structure also featured a unique exterior and interior design that clearly made it stand out among its neighbors in Pensacola, Fla. Eighteen months after its completion, it was put to task for the very reason it was conceived: to battle and survive another hurricane.
Every year since 1984, Former President and Nobel laureate Jimmy Carter is joined by a few thousand of his closest friends to construct homes in partnership with people in need of a simple, decent place to live. Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, spend a week working on a carefully selected project that is conducted by a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. The Jimmy Carter Work Project began with a renovation project in New York City and has since built homes in cities all over the United States and the world.
"Money ... share it fairly, but don't take a slice of my pie..." So wrote Roger Waters, one of the geniuses behind Pink Floyd, in the song "Money," from the
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