Our Industry

Harvey McKay once said: “Find something you love to do and you'll never have to work a day in your life”. In my years in the construction industry I’ve had little cause to regret the path I have chosen, which makes me a very lucky man. I have developed a deep love and appreciation of the remodeling industry as well as the people who make a living in the industry. I can remember back to when remodeling was a backyard industry, very fragmented and more of a job for retired carpenters or fill-in work for homebuilders. I have been very privileged to watch what I consider to be a comparatively fledgling industry has it has stood up and learned to walk. I’m proud to be a very small part of the group of men and women who banded together in associations such as ours and worked to make remodeling better for all of us, as well as those who will be the future of our industry.

Our membership in the Des Moines Remodelors Council is much more than the dues we pay. To me it’s a strong indication of how we as Remodelors and associates view our chosen profession. It indicates a pride in the Remodeling industry, a willingness to learn new procedures, quality in our work and professionalism in our business practices. Being a member sets us apart and encourages us to strive for excellence, not only for our own companies but for the remodeling industry as a whole.

I would like to thank you all for the opportunity to serve as your chairman this year. I am honored to be associated with such a great group of professionals

and look forward to continue working with everyone in the council that we may better impact our industry and our community in the coming years.

As we set our goals for the new year, I would like to challenge all of us to think about the legacy we would want to leave for our businesses, the community, and our remodeling industry, both locally and across our nation.

Starting Phase 2 we started digging for a bump out on the rear of the house.

Side view of the stairs. Site built grill is held by rare earth magnets so that the owners can remove it to replace filters over the cold air return. Newel posts and handrail are site built also. Notice that the stairs fit around the window very tight.

Walls and ceiling plastered, closet door re-trimmed and stairs ready for stain.

The view from the office with the stairs roughed in. We will retrim the window and the closet door with the existing trim

Stair stringers installed with temp treads.

This is the half wall that was built upstairs for what will be the sitting area of a master bedroom suite.