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  • October 1, 2012
    SPECIAL FEATURES | Operations, Channels, Close-Ups

    The Power to Manage Growth
    Investing in its people, Power Home Remodeling Group has its eye on the nationwide prize
        Overall Excellence LEADERSHIP IN THE HOMEOWNER MARKET   Power Home Remodeling Group Chester, Pa. Three years ago, Window & Door magazine recognized Power Windows & Siding with a Dealers of the Year award in the category of Leadership Serving Homeowners. At the time, the quickly-growing company had undergone a transformation of sorts, evaluating ways to get... more »
  • September 25, 2012
    THE TALK... | Management, Sales & Marketing

    Do You Have a Word-of-Mouth Strategy?
    Be interesting, make people happy, earn trust and respect, and finally, and make it easy for customers to talk about your company. Those are the four key factors in successful word-of-mouth marketing program, according to Brian Bunt of EmptyBin.com, who spoke at the recent Window & Door Dealers Forum. They're not easy tasks. I certainly don't want to downplay the importance of keeping company... more »
  • September 24, 2012
    COLUMN, COLUMN : Opening Remarks | Markets & Trends

    Picking Up the Pace
    Technology in the window and door industry generally advances in baby steps. Change—as we see in electronics or communications—generally isn’t radical. There’s not constant shifting we see in fashion or even food. I know the pace of change in our industry is sometimes frustrating to developers of new technologies who don’t understand why companies may be slow to... more »
  • September 19, 2012
    THE TALK...

    Are You Hyped for the iPhone 5?
    It seems there is no buzz that can rival that of a new version of the iPhone hitting the market. Starting Friday, consumers who want the latest and greatest in iPhone offerings will be scrambling to get their hands on the iPhone 5. Ahead of the release, Apple’s stock price was creeping higher and folks are already setting up camp to wait in line outside Apple stores nationwide. This week, I... more »
  • September 18, 2012
    THE TALK... | Markets & Trends

    Fall Home Trends
    How to anticipate the customer’s wants and needs
    Fall is a time when homeowners prepare their homes for the harsh winter months ahead and exterior home improvements are at the top of their list. This fall, consumer sentiment is high, unemployment has slowed and less-than-confident homeowners are choosing to improve their current home in lieu of upgrading to a new property. These signs point toward a fruitful home remodeling season, and it... more »
  • September 18, 2012
    Meetings & Events | Energy Efficiency, Materials & Components, Methods & Techniques

    GlassBuild America 2012 Snapshots
    A quick look at window and door industry offerings in Las Vegas
    In additon to the following highlights, Window & Door's coverage also includes: A report that gives an overview of the event Live from GlassBuild video highlights In-depth continuing coverage of new introductions in components, equipment, systems and services targeted at the window and door industry All photos by Robb D. Cohen Photography   Vinyl Window & Door... more »
  • September 15, 2012
    Meetings & Events | Materials & Components

    What's on Display in Las Vegas
        Welcome to Window & Door's special online section devoted to residential window and door industry products featured at GlassBuild America 2012 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, September 12-14. Below are links to pages devoted to various  products, components, software and equipment showcased by exhibitors at the Vegas event.  Our coverage also includes... more »
  • September 10, 2012
    THE TALK...

    Are We Facing a Worker Shortage?
    Builders seeing an uptick in demand are finding it hard to find workers, according to a recent CNBC report. With new home construction down for so long, many people have moved on to other industries.  Of course, the window and door business has been down for some time, and I suspect many of us can name people who've moved onto other industries. So are we or will we see the same problem... more »
  • September 6, 2012
    COLUMN : Code Arena | Codes & Standards

    Codes and Our Rights as Americans
    Many years ago, the Building Officials & Code Administrators organization hosted a group of Eastern European code officials who were interested in learning about code administration in the U.S. After a month of observing code enforcement American style, they were asked their opinion of it. “Too democratic” was their response. There are many freedoms we who have lived in the U.S.... more »
  • September 5, 2012
    SPECIAL FEATURES | Energy Efficiency, Materials & Components, Methods & Techniques

    Crystal Achievement Winners 2012
    Honoring the industry's innovators in technology, manufacturing and marketing
    Window & Door has announced its 2012 Crystal Achievement Award winners. Selected by a panel of judges representing all segments of the industry, the awards recognize significant innovations and achievements in window and door technology, manufacturing, and marketing. “It is a real pleasure to see such diversity in this year's Crystal Achievement Award winners,” says John Swanson... more »