Building Software
BIM for Home Builders
Proponents of building information modeling software, like Warren Buffett, say now's the time for home builders to adopt the technology
Nationals Winners Share Strategies for Sales and Marketing Success
Take a lesson or two from these award-winning Nationals entries.
Education + Training
New-Home Salespeople Need Training to Close Today's Buyers
Selling new homes in a downturn takes a certain set of skills and a particular mindset. That's why training is so essential
Builders to Banks: Fund Us and We Will Build (and Sell)
The majority of builders say they would be building and selling more homes today if funding was more readily available, according to Professional Builder's latest reader survey.
Customer Service: The Great Differentiator
Everyone in a home-building company, from the CEO on down, plays a part in delivering great customer service.
Homestar Set To Make a Splash
11 Ways Manufacturer Web sites Can Cater to Builders’ Needs
Most manufacturer sites are too product-oriented. Here are Glenn Singer's suggestions for improvement.
Number Crunch
Lumber prices unexpectedly rose 32% on the futures market this year -- not good news for stressed-out home builders.
