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
What About ‘60 Over 60’? Seniors Have a Lot to Offer the Housing Industry
There's good news for Over 60s who have experience in home building: many folks from that cohort still want (or need) to work ... and an increasing number of companies are eager to hire them
As the Labor Shortage Grows, Contractors Try New Ways to Recruit Workers
Recruiting and retaining skilled labor remains a top priority for most construction firms. But what job benefits are workers actually looking for?
Construction Job Openings Fell in February
As the housing market cools, construction job openings are trending lower, but hiring and recruiting skilled laborers remains a top priority for most construction firms
It's Personal: Pilot Program Promotes Mental Health Awareness in Construction
The National Association of Home Builders partners with mental health advocate Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas on a strategic plan to promote mental health and suicide prevention
Introducing Modular Construction to a New Labor Force
Lack of research and proper worker training is slowing the advancement of modular construction methods as an alternative way to build homes. Brian Gaudio's Last Mile Lab, in Pittsburgh, aims to change that
Business Management Best Practices
Tips for Managing You and Your Team While Working From Home
The key word in working from home (WFH) is “working.” Builders, consultants, and PR folks share tips for creating a productive space and routine for remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic
Leadership
Make Your Exit: Succession Planning for Smooth Leadership Transfer
Succession planning is essential for smooth leadership transfer, but what shape that plan takes will be specific to each business. We talk to builders about their end game and look at exit strategy challenges and options
Women in Construction
Meet the Women of Taylor Morrison Making Waves in Construction
Construction has traditionally been a male-dominated field, but Taylor Morrison is turning that stereotype on its head. At the company, women are…
Builders
Taylor Morrison CEO Talks the Inventory Shortage, Corporate Diversity
Taylor Morrison is having a good year: The housing giant recently announced that its net sales grew 25 percent to over 10,000 homes for the first…
Human Resources
Why You Should Worry About Your Workers and the Opioid Crisis
A builder is experiencing pain in her arm, gets a prescription, and finishes the recommended doses. But she doesn’t throw the extra pills out. The…
Women in Construction
The Construction Industry's Gender Gap
The numbers show that our industry is making some strides toward equality, but we still have a long way to go
Human Resources
3 Steps to Attract Millennials to the Construction Industry
The construction industry is in need of fresh talent as older workers begin to retire and the surge in new projects demands more workers. Part of attracting new talent is making sure a career in construction is seen as a viable option
NAHB
Addressing the Opioid Epidemic in the Home Building Industry
Opioids are a serious problem for the construction industry. The NAHB lays out a plan to help address the problem. Also: housing market data in charts
Sales
Beyond the Close—Determining a Salesperson's Most Important Trait
Is the ability to close the most important trait in a salesperson? Don’t forget to consider the total cost
NAHB
Builders Encourage Youth to Consider Trades
NAHB Housing Policy Briefing | Getting the next generation interested in construction
