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
Tips for Placing HVAC Ducts in Conditioned Space
See how putting HVAC ducts inside conditioned space in a home benefits both the builder and the homeowner
Built on Happiness: Meet Pro Builder's 2023 Builder of the Year
Delaware-based Schell Brothers, our 2023 Builder of the Year, brings a refreshing approach to delivering homes and measuring success with an overriding mission of happiness
Rented profits + 3.5 steps to reduce your risk.
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The design side - Kicking it up a notch
Come January 2013, we’re taking HousingZone’s already stellar coverage of residential design to a new level. Look for weekly blog posts from yours…
Trade scorecards
Some things to consider when evaluating your trade partners and creating a scorecard include the following:
- Defects
- Their…
PB November 2012
Net-Zero Energy Homes | Passive House Design | Preparing for the Coming Labor Shortage
Which Quality tools are most commonly used?
In a recent study the following quality tools were found to be the most commonly and successfully used:
- Identification and leverage of…
BPAA: Best-in-Class Customer Satisfaction
Award-winning builders share their process for making customers happy
Net Zero
Path to Zero: Tips for Building Net-Zero Energy Homes
Building scientists and leading home builders offer tips and techniques for designing and building 'market-rate' net-zero energy homes
Study supports the use of Baldrige Criteria for improving construction management of LEED projects
This study provides further…
The impact of Six Sigma
In a new study on Six Sigma the savings to cost ratio ranged from 2.6 : 1 through to 2 : 1. As for cost savings as a percentage of…