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8 APRIL features departments On the Cover 8 SUMMA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Mario Alagna of Summa Development Corporation considers his company distinct from typical design/build firms. He personally executes all architectural duties, interior floor plan designs and complete project management functions — with outstanding results. 23 WESTON KITCHENS Celebrating a quarter-centur y in busi- ness this year, Weston Kitchens keeps up with trends from as far away as Europe to deliver cutting-edge details in its kitchen designs. Builder: Summa Development Corporation, Mario Alagna EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT . . . 22 TRAINING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 FLOORING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION . . . . . . . . 38 BRAGB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 SALES REPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 CUSTOM DEMAND . . . . . . . . . . 52 WINDOWS AND DOORS . . . . . . 54 2014 contents 23 8 30 MADBURY ROAD: CONTEMPORARY ALL-WEATHER WICKER FURNITURE A collaboration between two close friends, Madbury Road was conceived as a smart and high-quality alternative to traditional, overpriced all-weather wicker furniture. 40 TAKE YOUR BUILDING HIGHER A building project requires a seemingly endless list of skills, certifications and specialized knowledge. Keep up with the competition by educating yourself about training opportunities — and the return on investment you can expect from them. 60 EXPO LIKE AN EXPERT Home shows present wonderful opportuni- ties for marketing your services, networking with other professionals and generally building your business. In the quest to turn exhibits into returns on investment, experts have found the profits are in the preparation.