Data shows that customers are expecting contactless services for years to come. For builders and contractors, that means effective communication through virtual tools will be critical to business success. Here are practical tips for taking the customer-facing parts of your business online. Like what you see? Read more here
Advice for managing today’s labor and materials challenges Rising materials costs and a shortage of skilled labor have been persistent challenges for years, and they have become more acute in 2020. Here are some helpful tips and strategies for navigating today’s unpredictable building environment while setting your business up for long-term success. Mitigating materials issues A 2018 survey from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) found that the rising price of building materials was the biggest problem housing developers faced. As the impact of COVID reverberates through global supply chains, the pricing and availability of building supplies have become even more unpredictable. Adopting practices that provide your business with greater flexibility is like putting on shock absorbers for the bumpy road ahead. Four flexible practices to consider include: Escalation clauses: Have a construction attorney draft provisions for your contracts that address adjustments of fees and payments to account for fluctuations…
Mixing premium and economical windows and doors to achieve the look and lifestyle your clients want is smart business. Here are ideas for creating the right blend of solutions for three popular homeowner lifestyle goals.The most effective value engineering isn’t about the lowest possible price. It’s about mixing products thoughtfully for maximum results. Check out our new blueprint for delivering the right blend of solutions for three popular homeowner lifestyle goals. Want to learn more? Get our Navigating the Recovery Ebook here.
Rather than move, more homeowners are now looking to transform the homes they’re already in. Here are some of today’s most wanted remodeling trends – the upgrades your customers are looking for, based on a survey of nearly one thousand homeowners. Like what you see? Read more here
A guide to rebuilding an effective, efficient construction business in 2020 and beyond In this E-Book, we’ve compiled six strategies to consider adopting now so that your business runs as effectively as possible when the economic engine starts revving up again. Click here to download Navigating the Recovery Ebook (pdf). Want to learn more? Read about remodeling trends for home owners here.
Two Brothers Building for a Better San Diego The best part about working where you grew up is giving back to the community that raised you. Murfey Company is a vertically integrated builder specializing in urban-infill, mixed-use projects in San Diego, California, helmed by brothers Scott and Russ Murfey—locals of La Jolla. The company’s portfolio includes apartment buildings, commercial development, and custom estate homes. Watch this video to get to know the Murfey brothers and learn why they build with JELD-WEN windows and doors. For assistance with window and door specifications or installation, visit JELD-WEN’s professional portal. Check out the JELD-WEN pro site for more information.
Next-gen coating transforms the look and performance of our vinyl products. Have you ever tried to paint vinyl? It’s not easy. Adhesion to vinyl, a plastic material, is tricky at best. What’s more, vinyl reacts to changing temperatures by expanding or contracting. You know what that does to most paints. For vinyl window and patio door manufacturers, the coating question is especially challenging. How do you offer on-trend exterior colors like black or bronze on affordable, high-performing vinyl windows and patio doors without risking costly warranty claims? Beyond Paint Our push to identify an exterior paint replacement for vinyl began about three years ago. The candidates included powder coating and co-extrusion, two long-established finishing methods. However, both were ruled out early over manufacturing concerns. A third process called film lamination showed more promise. The material science is simple enough. A plastic film with elastic properties is affixed to a vinyl…
Learn more about the windows and doors being used for the popular YouTube series You’ve seen the shows suggesting that with not a lot of money and even less time you can completely remodel a kitchen or bathroom—and be happy with the results. As pros who actually do the work in the real world, you know that’s not usually how it happens. Build’s Matt Risinger wanted to demonstrate what the real process looks like by remodeling a neglected 1970s house on a middle class American budget. Spoiler alert: Things don’t go as planned. Not even close. Through a series of videos recounting his journey, Matt presents a fascinating, up-close look at the real-life challenges of building right, remodeling affordably, and changing direction when needed. If you haven’t seen the series yet, definitely check out Matt’s YouTube channel and catch up on his REAL ReBuild. JELD-WEN is proud to partner with Matt…
Create unique homes for your clients with custom windows and doors Designing unique and meaningful homes is easier when you can fully customize your products. See how Paradigm Building Group, a full-service design-build residential construction firm, uses custom JELD-WEN windows and doors to build homes that fit their clients’ lifestyles while setting their business apart. For assistance with window and door specifications or installation, visit JELD-WEN’s professional portal. Check out the JELD-WEN pro site for more information.
A home for all ages marries accessibility and aesthetics that the whole family can appreciate. More homeowners are planning on their parents and adult children moving in with them. Studies show that the number of multigenerational households—defined as a home with more than two adult generations or grandparents and grandchildren younger than 25—is on the upswing. According to Pew Research Center, 2016 saw a record 20 percent of Americans living in multigenerational households,[1] compared to just 12 percent in the 1980s. And a recent survey by John Burns Real Estate Consulting says that as many as 41 percent of home-buying Americans are looking for homes that can accommodate an elderly parent or adult child.[2] What does this mean for builders and remodelers? A shift in demand and business model. Not only are more homeowners looking for more home, but there’s also the challenge of marrying accessibility features with design and…