Last month, I talked about contractors as "the last Americans," in the context that they represent one of the few remaining independent business types still surviving amidst consolidation and increasingly
Last month's column addressed the phenomenon of little mom-‘n-pop stores successfully competing against famous giant chains in a variety of retail businesses ranging from sandwich shops to pet supplies to
For the New Year, we'll begin by taking an in-depth look at the certification program that is changing the way America builds: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. This month,
What we North Americans called "Asia" is a huge area. Extending from frigid areas in northern China to the sweltering tropics, Asia is a sort of ripe market for EIFS.
How many general contractors can say they've never been involved in a legal action initiated by an owner in 110 years? Paul Hoffman, CEO, of the Hoffman Corp., of Appleton,
A block from where I live sits one of those ubiquitous Subway sandwich stores. A block away from it is Submarine Express, a small, privately owned sandwich shop that's been
In this column, I wanted to take a look back, giving those of you who could not attend the workshop that took place in November and also opportunities that 2004
During the winter, every state in the continental U.S. and Canada will experience at least one night of below freezing temperature. Even warm-weather states like Florida encounter a few nights
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