7 Sales and Marketing Trends to Watch (and Learn From)
These award-winning campaigns from NAHB's 2024 National Sales and Marketing Awards showcase next-level strategies and stellar results
Proven Ways to Improve Jobsite Productivity
Consider these solutions for reducing cycle time, hard costs, dry runs, rework, miscommunication, and overall inefficiencies on the jobsite
Sales and Texting? Know the Rules
Texting your sales prospects en masse can be an efficient way to get your message through if you follow these best practices
How to Create a More Inclusive Workplace for Women in Construction
Consider these tips and techniques to attract and retain more women in your home building company and reap the benefits of a more diverse workforce
Ways Women Are Overcoming Hurdles and Making Gains in Construction Careers
Actionable advice for women construction workers who encounter bias on the job
7 Ways Jobsites Could Be More Inclusive and Welcoming to Women
Four industry pros weigh in on simple but significant ways to make construction sites more welcoming to women
Quality Matters
Limit Cracks in Construction: Mind the Gap Between Building Materials
The expansion gap between dissimilar materials is a critical detail that can prevent costly callbacks and warranty headaches for home builders
Best Practices
Save Thousands of Dollars on Your Jobsite
Want to know the easiest way for a builder to save money when building a new home?
Construction Quality
3 Steps to Avoid Common Painting Problems
When applying paint to stucco, these three exterior paint fundamentals will reduce warranty costs and maintain homebuyer satisfaction
How To
Insider Tips for the Experienced Painter
Tips from painting experts on how to work your way through a painting job with quality, professional results
Custom Home Design
Selections Strategy: Tips for a Smoother Process on Custom Homes
Collaboration holds the key to a smoother selections process that satisfies both client and home builder
Business Management
Labor Woes? Not if You Follow These 8 Steps to Make Trades Profitable
No mystery here. To become a builder of choice, build solid relationships with trades and suppliers where everyone wins
Quality Matters
Avoid Water Intrusion and Leaks: Penetration Flashing Done Right
To prevent water intrusion, flashing vents and pipes that penetrate the building envelope is an important but often neglected detail. Here are solutions for doing them right
Best Practices
Reducing Stress and Cost in the Builder/Architect Relationship
Does your building company have an architect on retainer? Here are best practices for how to make that relationship work for both parties
Sales Lead Tracking
If You Want More Sales ... Prospect Like a Boss
Prospecting for sales leads is hard work. That’s why most salespeople don’t follow up with leads that have been sitting around too long. But if you do the prospecting your competitors don’t, you can reap the sales they won’t
