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

Reader response on the labor shortage, immigrant workers, and the need for action comes flowing in. Here’s a sampling

A message for the Housing Giants to move the needle on addressing the trade shortage

The U.S. is overdue for immigration reform, and it's time for builders to step up and play a leading role in that movement