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Awards
Awards of Excellence
Since 2018 Better Business Bureau
and Fresno State's the Ethic Center
and Lyles Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship have collaborated to honor ethical businesses and leaders in the Central Valley community. A panel of judges independent of Better Business Bureau and Fresno State staff review all entries for the Celebration of Ethical Leadership Awards along with the company responses to the questions in the judging criteria.
RFMC Construction won the prestigious Celebration of Ethical Leadership Award
in the home services category in 2019.
RMFC Construction Owner, Rick to the Furthest Right
RFMC has received numerous highly credible awards of excellence over the years and since 2003 has been recognized 15 times as one of the top 500 contractors in the nation by Qualified Remodeler Magazine. The company has also been recognized as one of the top 200 exterior contractors in the entire nation, four consecutive years in a row. Since 1978, the QR Top 500 has been the leading benchmark of growth and success among remodeling firms.
Each year, companies from all 50 states apply, but only 500 make it.
Pretenders need not apply. Beginning 15 years ago, a successful Top 500 application required third-party verification of revenue volume. That’s the rigor it takes to compete for a spot on the Top 500 list.
These awards humbly credit our proven perfection and consistent service to our clients. The company completes an average of five million dollars worth of business per year and can handle any project at any time.
Since 1978 – The Original Ranking of Remodelers
QR Awards - Top 200 & Top 500 Remodelers In The Nation
2003
Qualified Remodeler Magazine –
Top 500 Remodelers In The Nation
2006
Qualified Remodeler Magazine –
Top 200 Exterior Contractors In The Nation
2008
Qualified Remodeler Magazine –
Top 200 Exterior Contractors In The Nation
2013
Qualified Remodeler Magazine –
Top 500 Remodelers In The Nation
2004
Qualified Remodeler Magazine –
Top 500 Remodelers In The Nation
2007
Qualified Remodeler Magazine –
Top 500 Remodelers In The Nation
2009
Qualified Remodeler Magazine – Top 500 Remodelers In The Nation
2015
Qualified Remodeler Magazine – Top 500 Remodelers In The Nation
2005
Qualified Remodeler Magazine – Top 500 Remodelers In The Nation
2007
Qualified Remodeler Magazine – Top 200 Exterior Contractors In The Nation
2009
Qualified Remodeler Magazine – Top 200 Exterior Contractors In The Nation
2016
Qualified Remodeler Magazine – Top 500 Remodelers In The Nation
2006
Qualified Remodeler Magazine – Top 500 Remodelers In The Nation
2008
Qualified Remodeler Magazine – Top 500 Remodelers In The Nation
2012
Qualified Remodeler Magazine – Top 500 Remodelers In The Nation
2017
Qualified Remodeler Magazine – Top 500 Remodelers In The Nation
2018
Qualified Remodeler Magazine – Top 500 Remodelers In The Nation
2017 Top 500: Capitalizing on Strength
From risk-taking home improvement entrepreneurs to slow-and-steady full-service companies, an uptick in demand and new leads made winners of most remodeling firms on the 2017 Top 500.
AUTHOR Patrick O’Toole
See the 2017 Top 500 list here.
Operating in one of the longest economic expansions in U.S. history, remodelers are finding opportunity, overcoming obstacles and growing year-over-year.
This is true for the industry’s largest firms, those that comprise the QR Top 500. Together, the group is experiencing a 10.4 percent compounded annual growth rate since the beginning of 2013. And for the most recent reporting year, it represents $8.97 billion in gross revenue on 1,147,911 remodeling jobs.
Remarkably, the growth is balanced across firms representing all five segments of remodeling. Commonly cited opportunities include “stronger demand,” “more leads,” “more effective marketing,” and the ability to command “higher prices and margins.”
But challenges persist. At the top of the list is finding qualified field managers, sales personnel and skilled trades. All other challenges cited—from “keeping up with increased demand” to “higher costs”—pale in comparison to lack of labor.
Here’s a look at the primary segments.
Full-Service
One of most respected full-service firms in the U.S. is the northern Virginia-based Case Design/Remodeling, No. 44, with $29.6 million in remodeling revenue. In 2017, CEO Bruce Case says the company aims for 8 percent top-line growth in addition to a similar uptick last year.
“This year has represented healthy growth for us,” says Case, a second-generation leader. “It allows for opportunity while also keeping our focus on inspiring our clients.”
Case says the company views “opportunity” broadly and as a benefit to new and existing employees. They offer job training and cross-training within the company as well as opportunities to “think-through a business challenge,” he says. Title and compensation are only a part of the mix.
Design/Build
Some of the names that represent the design-build segment of the 2017 Top 500 include New York City-based No. 13, SilverLining, Inc.; Portland, Oregon-based No. 34, Neil Kelly Company; and Chicago-based No. 42, The Airoom Companies. These firms are capitalizing on more and better leads from the internet, bolstering repeat and referral sources.
A growing number of big jobs as well as a larger influx of leads are driving this segment. This stands to reason. Design-build is a cyclical category with very-high highs, and very-low lows. Many design-build firms did not survive the Great Recession. Those that did are now thriving as a result of economic expansion, a bullish stock market and higher incomes.
Kitchen & Bath Specialists
Traditionally, this group is represented by firms like No. 258, Ulrich Inc., which has maintained a big showroom in Ridgewood, New Jersey, since the 1960s. Its team of designers cultivates clients and conducts weeks of design before a project is slotted for construction. Increasingly, the segment is also being represented by fast-growing, single-line firms that specialize in moderately priced offerings, such as cabinet refacing and replacement baths.
Firms like Ulrich rely heavily on repeat and referral business while others, like No. 9, Bath Fitter, and No. 46, Kitchen Magic, are sales and marketing juggernauts. This combination of firms clarifies the reason for an average marketing spend of 8.8 percent of revenue last year.
Home Improvement/Replacement
Windows, roofing, siding, gutters, decks, basements and sunrooms are just few of the specialties around which many of the industry’s largest firms are built. This segment is represented by firms high, low and throughout the Top 500 list. These firms are characterized by high volumes of moderately priced home improvements.
The best firms have solid recruiting and compensation practices in place. To facilitate growth, they must recruit and train sales staff. It is a constant challenge, but one the biggest and most successful firms meet every day.
Top sources for leads include home shows, direct mail, radio and television, as well as the internet.
Insurance Restoration
Relationships with insurance providers are the key driver of this segment. The No. 1 company on the list, with $1.4 billion in revenues, Belfor Holdings Inc., capitalizes on having served insurers for many decades. And increasingly, discretionary remodeling projects are a big part of what Belfor offers its customers, notes the company’s founder and CEO, Sheldon Yellen.
Altogether, there are 34 dedicated insurance restoration firms on the 2017 Top 500. These firms tend to operate on tighter margins approved by large insurance carriers.
In many ways, the 2017 Top 500 is a composite of the larger industry. The group’s challenges and opportunities as well as its successes mirror those experienced by the 80,000 plus firms with payroll that compete for jobs across all 50 states. Right now, the image in the mirror is that of a healthy industry in the midst of a good run. |QR
See the complete 2017 Top 500 list here.
In searching for a patio and deck builder, we found RFMC Inc to be friendly and attentive to our needs. We also noted the quality of their materials and workmanship to be better than we expected. Our consultant was honest, thorough, and certainly not pushy. Very professional and we were never hounded about when we would make our decision to have our deck and patio done. We love our deck and patio and can't say enough about their quality and professionalism. We did have a question after the work was completed; they followed up to be sure we were happy with the results. - Armida R.
Nice and professional job. Crew came in when the materials were delivered. And they enclosed my patio which is now my man cave. Rick came in and got all the measurements to make sure a pool table would have enough space to play. Love the room and the table. Everything went just like Rick said it would. Only one thing went wrong in what Rick said. They finished 1 day ahead of schedule. The crew came in got it done and left my backyard cleaner than I inspected. Highly recommend this guys. - Al V.
We have had two jobs done by these guys and from my first phone call, to the estimate to having the work done they’ve been respectful and so helpful. We moved and at new home we found out during the rain season our front porch and front door lacked proper covering. Our roofed dropped off water right where you would walk in the front door so bringing in groceries or having guests come over while it was raining was such a hassle and so embarrassing, they would be drenched. Rfmc took good care of us in record time and within budget. When we can, we will definitely be using them for our back patio in our new place. That’s the one thing I miss about our old home, a covered patio, ceiling fans, dimmer lights, such a polished luxurious looking patio at a surprisingly great price. - Michelle A
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