Painting Ideas from LOWE'S for Pros. Get inspired with bathroom remodeling ideas and office remodeling ideas.
By: Sam Barrett - December 2008 -
NewsHome builders from across the nation gather at the 2009 International Builders’ Show to learn more about home building trends and technology, like green building.
3D sketching software makes do-it-yourself CAD concepts easier than ever.
With the myriad of different commercial loans available, securing the right mortgage can be difficult. Knowing what to look for when choosing a lender, a broker and the actual property can ease the process.
From marketing to making improvements to your properties, there are many ways to grow your business this year.
By: Valerie Van Kooten - April 2006 -
NewsWood doors offer a natural look, they last long when properly maintained and they typically can be repaired easily. But are they right for your commercial application?
Your customers want to go ‘green’ with building projects that help the environment and save costs. But upfront expenses can be significant. Here's how to justify the investment.
Going ‘green’ is admirable, but comes with a pricetag. How to evaluate costs of environmentally sound practices and services so your efforts don’t sink your bottom line.
Being flexible will allow you to retain tenants and gain new ones
The current recession has forced business owners to re-evaluate their pricing structure with respect to job estimates and supply expenses. Guidance from experts can provide a blueprint as to how to improve margins.
Property managers are most likely to fact litigation for personal injury or breach of contract claims. Indemnification from insurance for lawsuits is often the best protection.
By: Heather Huntington - January 2008 -
NewsHow do commercial brokers make sales using online advertising? Sites like OfficeSpace, LoopNet and CoStar are a great place to start.
Social media has changed the way companies advertise. Now more than ever, small businesses can promote themselves online by targeting customers and expanding their networks, often for little or no cost.
Universal Design at LOWE'S for Pros. Helpful tips on principles of universal design and universal design products.
As a small business owner, it can be easy to get lost in work when trying to ensure the stability of your business. But having a proper work–life balance can be vital to not only your health, but the overall health of your company.
There currently are 40,000 job boards on the Internet, with more to come. Here is advice about how to put them to work for you in your searches for qualified construction and building trade candidates.
Cash flow has been called the lifeblood of business, so follow these tips to keep on the positive side and eventually increase it. Landscaping contractors can keep a steady cash flow by utilizing credit, discounts and contracts, and by planning for the future.
What can you do as a landlord to attract the ideal tenants to your commercial property? Are rental histories and credit checks enough?
By: LowesForPros Staff - August 2009 -
NewsThe latest news, advice and information from building construction and managment professionals across the United States.
Reduce the chances of an audit by avoiding these typical audit-triggering tax moves.
Make sure visitors to work sites follow safety procedures. Accidents can result in expensive lawsuits for personal injury caused by negligence.
Creating a partnership requires blending philosophies, dividing duties and turning cooperation between friends or family into a successful business. Follow these guidelines to avoid problems in the future.
Know your tenants' rights—and yours—before you consider a subleasing agreement.
Buildings that combine residential and commercial tenants have their own set of challenges.
There are many considerations when devising your marketing strategy. It’s easy to make a mistake and head down the wrong path, but it’s never too late to rebound from a failing marketing strategy.
Real estate, whether residential or commercial property, rides on financing. But you can fall prey to the typical pitfalls and myths that plague the industry, Here’s how you can fight back and stay ahead of the curve.
Lithium ion and nickel cadmium batteries have become more commonplace for performing residential and commercial jobs. Here’s a primer on selecting the best option for your applications.
Green products may be all the rage, but so is “green washing,” the practice of making products or services seem environmentally friendly when in fact they aren’t. Here’s how facilities maintenance professionals can find, choose and use the best green cleaning products.
Intern and mentoring programs can help a contractor’s business while giving back to the communityc
Reducing water waste is an important “green” practice and an effective cost-saving measure. This story outlines how maintenance professionals can use water in the most efficient way possible.
A home-inspection service can supplement income and provide synergy with a construction company’s main line of work.
While retail and office space get the most attention in commercial real estate, owning and managing industrial property has benefits as well.
Reduce your tax bill by making wise deductions.
If your contracting shop is ready to take on major construction-industry projects or those for state/local/federal customers, a performance bond is essential. Getting one requires extensive review of your financial grounding and experience.
Your business can benefit greatly from Internet search engine optimization (SEO). It can boost your presence Web presence by marketing to those who are searching for services similar to the ones you provide.
A brand is a major differentiator among small business owners in the same industry—it's a way consumers and even competitors identify a business. But creating a solid brand strategy is no easy feat. In part one of a three part series, learn how you can brand your business for success.
After launching your brand, it’s critical for you to differentiate your business from the wealth of competition. Experts weigh in on how to distinguish your core marketing message to ensure an immediate bond with potential customers.
Launching a great brand will fuel a winning success strategy. But you need employees to understand, accept and then effectively promote your vision for the gameplan to work.
You are going to find yourself more and more frequently running into situations where your tenants don’t speak English. Here are a few suggestions on how to better communicate with them.
With the help of Sed de Saber-Construction Edition, your Spanish-speaking workers are empowered to learn English in just four months.
Building Preventive Maintenance from LOWE'S for Pros Articles. Prevent major brick maintenance by choosing quality brick sealers.
A contractor’s built-in web of association, subcontractor and supplier contacts can be expanded and leveraged to gain referrals that will bring in more business.
Commercial property managers need to know that it’s likely not too early to focus on the budget. Spending time with the spreadsheet provides a great forecast when it comes to expenses, revenues, resources and growth, among other factors.
Pest control is rarely a one-shot solution. More often than not, a business must be as vigilant about staying pest-free as it is about staying profitable. Here are tips for building a sustainable and ongoing pest management program.
Think of a company Intranet as a 21st Century bulletin board, one that can maximize efficiency, increase workflow and unify employee communications. By launching one, you’ll see immediate return on investment, experts say.
A building automation system provides convenience by operating from a central command and sustainability by measuring energy output and utilizing it only when needed.
Built-Up Roofing has evolved beyond hot-mopping tar and spreading some gravel. There are new and high-tech materials and techniques for today’s low-slope roofs that roofing contractors can employ.
Here are a few tips that can help you get better results from your e-mail communications.
Hiring employees who may be called to active military duty is a service to our nation. But contract-shop owners need to be aware of laws that protect these workers’ job rights.
Online networking is a great tool to find new customers, establish a brand for your business and even recruit new employees and subcontractors.
