Don’t Cut Corners on Construction Jobsite Safety
Construction jobsite safety starts with requiring your crews to use personal protective equipment to mitigate injuries
Getting Rainscreens Right to Help Ensure Walls Stay Dry
To rainscreen or not to rainscreen, that is the question … but it shouldn’t be
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
Walk on By? If You're Ignoring Waste, It's at Your Own Expense
Sure, there are new methods and tech advances that might save you some coin, but don’t overlook the big dollars right in front of you right now
Van Metre, Our 2022 Builder of the Year, Is Wired for Change
A deeply ingrained entrepreneurial spirit keeps Van Metre ahead of the curve and in control of its future
Good or Great: What Distinguishes Good Home Builders From Great Ones?
Why do some builders continue to struggle, even when they’re making money?
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Builder of the Year
Van Metre, Our 2022 Builder of the Year, Is Wired for Change
A deeply ingrained entrepreneurial spirit keeps Van Metre ahead of the curve and in control of its future
Business Management
Good or Great: What Distinguishes Good Home Builders From Great Ones?
Why do some builders continue to struggle, even when they’re making money?
Education + Training
Construction Job Search? Make Your Résumé Shine With These Tips
Résumé-writing advice for construction industry job seekers
Jobsite Safety
Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being
Jobsite safety is critical for workers and for your home building company. Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs
Business Management
Downturn Revisited—Why Efficiency Wins Every Time for Your Business
Pundits may not agree on the severity of the coming economic downturn, but one thing’s certain: these 10 essential tactics will boost your business' efficiency, productivity, and profit
Quality Matters
Better Attic Insulation: Simple Solutions for 4 Common Problem Areas
Home builders generally do a good job with blown-in-place attic insulation but should take care with these common trouble spots to ensure a better insulation job and greater home energy efficiency
Business Management
15 Management Systems to Help You Avoid the High-Speed Wobbles
Unprepared home builders experiencing rapid growth run the risk of squandering opportunities during the best decade in housing’s history
Quality Matters
Construction Site Fall Protection Made Simple
Do you want workers to take jobsite safety seriously? Then don’t overcomplicate it
Business Management
How to Protect Your Business When Employees Get Poached
Restrictive covenants can help your business avoid loss of trade secrets and litigation when workers jump ship
NAHB
NAHB Chairman’s Message: Development of Next National Green Building Standard Underway
Home Innovation Research Labs has begun the process of developing the next edition of the ICC-700 NGBS, the national standard used to define and measure sustainable design and construction
