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Before AND after: NHQA site visits
Making the cut for a National Housing Quality Award (NHQA) site visit is a major achievement, however, quite naturally many are anxious about the…
Quality Management Systems (QMS)
A Quality Management System or QMS refers to what an organization does to manage its processes, or activities, so that its products or…
Home ownership still goal for majority of Americans: N.Y. Times Poll
Almost 90 percent of Americans think owning a home is still an important part of the American dream, despite the current housing market.
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Lean Design principle #1
The concept of lean architectural design is often misunderstood. Elimination of design- induced waste in both product and process is the…
Brownies, muffins and dollars
I must admit, as an architect involved heavily in the home building business for the last 20 years I have never come across the concept of “…
Is Lean Design the bigfoot of the architectural world?
“I thought I saw it once. Rooms designed in twelve foot dimensions, footing dimensions in 24” increments. Sheetrock scraps wouldn’t fill a…
ROI evidence of Baldrige impact: The foundation of the NHQA
This year 69 organizations have applied for the nation's highest recognition for organizational performance excellence the Malcom Baldrige…
3 reasons why NHQ Award winners are faring better than most builders
Last month, the Professional Builder editorial team hosted judges for our …
Harrell Remodeling named one of Inc.'s top workplaces
Congratulations go out to Iris Harrell and her Mountain View, Calif., remodeling company.
Harrell Remodeling was recently named by Inc.…
Focusing on operational efficiencies: Team Charter Document as a key tool
The 2011 Housing Giants Ranking Report shows that the Housing Giants are taking advantage of this slow period to focus on what they see is the top…
