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
A Deming Dozen: Nuggets of Wisdom to Work and Live By
Wise words from quality and efficiency expert Dr. W. Edwards Deming abound. Here’s a look at a dozen of the best of Deming's ideas that home builders can learn from
Software for Home Builders: Why It Isn’t Working
Software systems offer home builders real operational advantages, but several stumbling blocks continue to undermine success
Builder Reputation Basics: One Make-or-Break Factor You Can't Miss
If you do nothing else, do this one thing to ensure you have a great relationship with the client right from the start. Your reputation depends on it
2023 National Housing Quality Award Winners: A Commitment to Excellence
The 2023 National Housing Quality Award recognizes two exceptional home builders for their continued quest for operational mastery
Construction Site Fall Protection Made Simple
Do you want workers to take jobsite safety seriously? Then don’t overcomplicate it
Construction Quality
10 Tips to Get Your Field Quality in Order
The recovering housing market has left many builders short-staffed, and field quality is suffering. Here are 10 best practices for improving field quality
Construction Quality
The Evolution of Quality Management in Home Building, Part I
Assessing the state of quality management in home building
Show Village 2012 Preview: 3 distinct model homes for today?s market
Now in its 13th year, Professional Builder’s Show Village is the premier show-home exhibit at the International Builders’ Show. This year, Show Village features three distinct models aimed at very different buyers — a net-zero-energy cottage for resort and guest-house clients; an infill duplex for urban and dense-suburban buyers; and a Cape Cod-inspired house for traditional families.
The Lean Builder Blog: Truck or trailer? What would Lean say?
The Lean Perspective is by no means limited to sticks and bricks issues on the construction site. When we talk Lean building we are really talking…
Building Software
BIM: Pipe Dream or Promised Land?
Lean expert Scott Sedam goes back to his home-building roots to help pinpoint the potential of building information modeling (BIM) as a powerful enabler for Lean building and removing waste from product and process
Hangin’ with HCG: big, rich and smart!
Recently I was asked to present to a group of purchasing managers for a Top 20 builder, led by a Corporate VP who truly gets it when it comes to…
Operations
Risk Management for Home Builders
Don't get caught out. Know the risks and prepare for risk management
Lean Building
Top 10 Lean Building Myths Busted
From the lack of meaningful savings to the overwhelming time commitment, Lean operations guru Scott Sedam refutes the most common misconceptions about implementing Lean process in home building
Lean Building
Trades Speak Out on Lean Process
What does it take to build a Lean culture with your suppliers and trades, and how does it impact their business and yours?
