The most exclusive recognition in remodeling adds its Class of 2017 today. It’s the REMODELING Big50, recognizing firms that have raised the bar for professionalism and integrity through exemplary business practices, craftsmanship, and impact in their communities or the industry at large.
Big50 remodelers run successful, growing companies of various sizes that have taken the lead in raising industry standards. To give a sense of how unique this status is, consider there are roughly 92,000 remodeling firms in America with paid staff. Since 1986, we have selected only about 1,550 firms. That’s 1.7% of all the remodeling businesses currently in business, and the percentage is far lower if you consider the tens of thousands of remodeling companies have gone out of business in the last 30 years.
REMODELING editors, columnists, industry leaders, and the companies themselves make the nominations each year. Following a lengthy evaluation and interview process, the editors select the 50 individuals who exemplify the best of the industry that year, and who have something to offer other remodelers in proven practices.
The Big50 selection process has become increasingly rigorous in recent years, and the result, REMODELING editors believe, is one of the strongest classes to date.
“The 2017 inductees are a diverse group of firms that are dedicated to their customers and employees. They are constantly incorporating and searching for new ideas, technologies, and practices that will better serve their clients and increase business efficacy,” said Marisa Mendez, assistant editor of REMODELING, who teamed with contributing editor Gary Thill to manage the Big50 project.
The people and companies will be honored at a gala dinner at the Remodelers Summit on Sept. 26-28 in Minneapolis.