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
5 Ways to Silence Squeaky Floors
Take these tips to heart to deliver quiet floors and satisfied homeowners
Why Pay Attention to HVAC Faults? Energy Efficiency, for One Thing
HVAC faults usually go undetected, which is a problem, since they can severely compromise a home’s energy efficiency
How to Build Healthy Homes That Protect Homebuyers From Radon
Consider a relatively simple and inexpensive passive mitigation system to vent radon—a radioactive, odorless, invisible gas—and deliver a truly healthy home
One Surefire Way to Attract Talent and Improve Homebuyer Satisfaction
One of the most effective steps a home builder can take to establish and maintain a reputation of quality is to become the 'builder of choice' in the eyes of trades and suppliers
Getting Rainscreens Right to Help Ensure Walls Stay Dry
To rainscreen or not to rainscreen, that is the question … but it shouldn’t be
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
Building Technology
Are Modern Construction Methods Always the Best?
One builder makes the case against giving up time-tested building methods for modern technology, according to The Washington Post…
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
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
Quality Matters
Reducing Hot Water Wait Time
Homeowners routinely complain about how long it takes for hot water to reach the tap, but the solution is easier than you think
Construction Quality
10 Common Subflooring Installation Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them
A refresher on mistakes to avoid when installing subflooring
Housing Giants
2019 Housing Giants Report: Easy Does It
Solutions combining two or more phases of the construction process to achieve greater productivity and performance are poised to upset the status quo
Business Management
Data-Driven Builders Leave the Guesswork Behind
It's time for home builders to say goodbye to the seat-of-your-pants approach to business management and enlist data to improve business processes
Quality Matters
How to Avoid Drywall Problems From Truss Uplift
Warranty service calls and related costs to fix drywall cracks and nail pops are easily avoided by getting a few simple details right when installing trusses
Quality Matters
The Drip Cap. Essential? Absolutely
Ignoring the proper specifications and installation of this little strip of metal can cause big problems
