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Mergers + Acquisitions
Merge With Caution
Last week’s big announcement of the merger of StanPac and Ryland Group, creating a new member of the Top 5 Homebuilders, spawned a flurry of…
Are you ready for PCBC 2015?
Have you made your flight arrangements, booked your hotel and reserved your spot for PCBC in San Diego yet? This year’s PCBC promises to be…
Labor + Trade Relations
Trade Shortage Heats Up. Looking for Love (and Relief) in All the Wrong Places
The shortage of qualified trade contractors is a problem that vexes the entire industry and finally people are waking up to it, largely for the…
Business Management
Fear of First-Timers?
This week I read that Ivy Zelman, generally acknowledged as the top homebuilding financial analyst, was laying it on pretty heavy to builders at a…
Lean Lessons From the New Urbanism
Small, infill multifamily projects like this one exemplify the tenets of Lean Urbanism, a growing movement that…
3 Window Trends to Watch in 2015
Long gone are the days when windows were merely an afterthought in the construction process. Today, clients and designers are seeking stylish,…
Most Economists say there is no Housing Bubble, but do YOU have a plan?
Below is a quote from an online article by Professional Builder Magazine. While this is interesting the real issue here is:
What…
Evolving World Of Nailers Shifts To Meet Demand
The housing market is enjoying some good tailwinds, which typically mean positive things for residential construction. As work picks up –…
Evolving World of Nailers Shifts to Meet Demand
The housing market is enjoying some good tailwinds, which typically mean positive things for residential construction. As work picks up –…
Construction Quality
9 Steps to Prevent Floor Squeaks
A beautiful, high-performance floor starts with what you can’t see—a stable floor frame and subfloor underneath. Simple installation mistakes can…
