7 Sales and Marketing Trends to Watch (and Learn From)
These award-winning campaigns from NAHB's 2024 National Sales and Marketing Awards showcase next-level strategies and stellar results
Proven Ways to Improve Jobsite Productivity
Consider these solutions for reducing cycle time, hard costs, dry runs, rework, miscommunication, and overall inefficiencies on the jobsite
Sales and Texting? Know the Rules
Texting your sales prospects en masse can be an efficient way to get your message through if you follow these best practices
How to Create a More Inclusive Workplace for Women in Construction
Consider these tips and techniques to attract and retain more women in your home building company and reap the benefits of a more diverse workforce
Ways Women Are Overcoming Hurdles and Making Gains in Construction Careers
Actionable advice for women construction workers who encounter bias on the job
7 Ways Jobsites Could Be More Inclusive and Welcoming to Women
Four industry pros weigh in on simple but significant ways to make construction sites more welcoming to women
National Housing Quality Award
Frequently Asked Questions About Applying for the National Housing Quality Awards
Information, statistics, and FAQs on applying for the National Housing Quality Award.
Construction
When It Comes to Crawlspace Ventilation: Do You Vent or Not?
Find out some advantages to opting out of ventilation for a crawlspace and see how to condition it. (Revised 2018)
Chuck Shinn's Lasting Industry Influence
Although Chuck Shinn is retiring, his influence on thousands of home building professionals continues
Business Management
5 Time-Tested Truths for Home Builders
Much has changed in the last 50 years since Chuck Shinn got involved in the home building industry, but after working with thousands of builders, he's observed five essential truths that remain constant
Quality Matters
Fire Safety: A Guide for Preventing Dryer Vent Fires
Clogged dryer vents cause thousands of home fires each year. Make sure yours isn’t one of them
Quality Matters
Proper Flashing for Recessed Windows
Take these steps to avoid problems in this most difficult of waterproofing jobs
Lighting
Tips for Providing Lighting That Sets Your Homes Apart
Good lighting makes good business sense for home builders: it’s key to helping homebuyers perceive your product as better than the rest
Business Management
Product Development: The Cost of Getting It Wrong
New home designs can set builders apart, or they can bury them
Construction Quality
9 Common Subfloor Installation Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them
From tight spacing to improper fasteners, simple errors can lead to callbacks. Here’s a best-practice refresher for subfloor installation
Quality Matters
Trouble-Free Flashing for Brick Veneer
Air space isn't enough to prevent water problems in a brick veneer wall
