A student discovers the master. Part one in a two-part series about PulteGroups' Bill Pulte

The transition from custom to production requires far more than just a portfolio of standard plans

Solid advice from an expert who's been around awhile: Consider your operating philosophy thoughtfully

Most industries have seen massive productivity gains since the ’50s—except home building. But if we took Deming's teachings to heart, things might be different

Any work commissioned after the start of a home spells waste, and that waste is crippling. Here’s the fix 

You can have as many plans, elevations, and options as you like, but only if you have the systems, processes, and staff to seamlessly handle them

Managers use some remarkably creative ways to avoid reporting variance. That’s the first mistake

Wanted: A new job description for an old profession

Each variance purchase order is a failure, for everyone. It’s lose, lose, lose—for the builder, the supplier or trade, and for the customer

Someone is stealing from your business, eroding your margins, and beating up your bottom line. Beware: Bandits remain at large