AWARDS The Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association recognizes the restoration and preservation of historically significant buildings each year. Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association Renovation Award 1985, 2001, 2002, 2006 and 2007 http://www.berkeleyheritage.com/ Remodeling adds 50 industry achievers to the Big 50 “hall of fame” each year. These remodelers set the standard for sales, management, design and other essentials for success. Remodeling "Big 50" Hall of Fame remodeling contractors, 1993 "Remodeling 500" largest remodeling contractors, 1999-present http://www.remodeling.hw.net/ Qualifed Remodeler surveys the industry and recognizes the largest 500 remodeling contractors in the country each year. Qualified Remodeler "Top 500" Remodeler 1991-present http://www.qualifiedremodeler.com/ ARTICLES ABOUT US "Updated Antiques: This bath blends period charm with modern conveniences" by Theresa McTammany in Kitchens and Baths, Vol. XII, No. 5 (January 2003) Four-page color spread featuring a beautiful bathroom remodel . see visual "Profile: Michael McCutcheon and Jordan Lourie" by Joseph F. Schuler Jr. in Remodeling, March 2003 see visual MEMBERSHIPS The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) is committed to enhancing the professionalism of the remodeling industry and serves as an ally to homeowners. http://www.sfbanari.com/ The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce has been working to improve Berkeley's business climate for over 100 years. http://www.berkeleychamber.com/ The Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association (BAHA) is Berkeley's nonprofit preservation organization, founded in 1974 to promote, through education, an understanding and appreciation for Berkeley's history, and to encourage the preservation of its historic buildings. http://www.berkeleyheritage.com/ The East Bay Splinter Group provides a forum to help contractors, designers, suppliers and others in the building industry educate themselves and improve their professionalism. http://www.splintergroup.info/ TEACHING Since 1997, the Tools for Success seminar has offered workshops to help builders and remodelers sharpen their skills and review business practices and concepts essential to maintaining and growing a healthy construction company. Tools for Success seminar, 1997 to present http://www.truittandwhitelumber.com/ JLC LIVE is the premier event for builders and remodelers. Its highly regarded editorial content moves off the magazine pages through an innovative mix of seminars, intensive training programs, live workshops and technical demonstrations. JLC LIVE, 1997 to present http://www.jlclive.com/index.asp West Coat Green is giving the residential green building market the event it's been waiting for: a full-scale 3-day conference and expo at San Francisco's renowned Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. West Coast Green, September 20-22, 2007 http://www.westcoastgreen.org/ ARTICLES BY US "A Practical Approach to Change Orders" in Managing the Small Construction Business, pp. 99-102 (article originally appeared in The Journal of Light Construction) Discusses how to handle change orders fairly and professionally. "Managing for Maximum Productivity" in The Journal of Light Construction, May 1998 Shows how to organize production management to ensure maximum quality and efficiency. "The Mac in Our Design/Build Firm" in Macintosh Construction Forum, Jan/Feb 1995 Details how to use computers in construction management. "Are You Making a Profit?" in The Journal of Light Construction, May 1993 Discusses how to analyze the financial performance of a construction company.