Chicago — Contractor magazine has freshened its appearance with a redesign.

We are excited about this new look for CONTRACTOR. This is an update from a major redesign in 2001 — those additional things we've wanted to do since then. Page 1 shows a cleaner look and a new tagline that reads ‘Helping contractors run a better business since 1954.’ It may be new to the cover with this issue, but is has been our mantra internally since the mid-80's. You'll notice more delineation between stories. The new look also reflects our recently redesigned Website — www.contractormag.com. We aim to be your primary business resource for news, advice and products, in print and online. We value your readership.