Business Management
12 Things I Wish I Knew About Building Before I Turned 40
Sharing lessons learned in the hope that the next generation of industry leaders can avoid making the same mistakes
Business Management
What I Learned From Bill, Part 2
10 lessons from Bill Pulte, the Master Builder. Part two in a two-part series
Leadership
A Mentor Like No Other—What I Learned From Bill Pulte
A student discovers the master. Part one in a two-part series about PulteGroups' Bill Pulte
Business Management
So, You Want to Be a Production Builder?
The transition from custom to production requires far more than just a portfolio of standard plans
Business Management
Why Dr. W. Edwards Deming Never Gets Old
Solid advice from an expert who's been around awhile: Consider your operating philosophy thoughtfully
Business Management
Doc, We Hardly Knew Ye
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
Business Management
The VPO Cure: Step-by-Step Guide to Reduce Waste and Boost Your Bottom Line
Any work commissioned after the start of a home spells waste, and that waste is crippling. Here’s the fix
Business Management
What Lies Beneath—the Sinking of a Home Builder
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
Business Management
Home Builders' Variance Measurement Quagmire—the Nightmare Continues
Managers use some remarkably creative ways to avoid reporting variance. That’s the first mistake
Business Management
The Lazy Engineer Isn't Interested in Efficiency
Wanted: A new job description for an old profession
