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
Construction company views on ISO9001 in the UK
A UK study of those using the ISO9001 Quality Management System in the construction industry had a number of interesting findings that provide key…
Mental blocks to creativity
Often the main block to creativity is actually a mental block. Thoughts or comments such as these can stop creativity in its tracks.
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Don't let your ego get in the way of cost savings
Talking to builders today about improving the cost and efficiency can be an interesting proposition. When the topic is directed to managing a…
How consistent is your business?
When was the last time you did some walk arounds in your business, asked your customer service or construction teams some basic questions, spoke…
Why most Builders are stating they can't find the right talent
In the Wall Street Journal on 10/24 an article was published indicating that 52% of US companies were reporting major difficulty in filling jobs.…
Opportunities: November is World Quality Month
November is World Quality Month and November 10th is World Quality Day ! This can be a great opportunity to leverage local and regional events.…
Live and work without execuses
Not a day goes by that I don’t experience multiple builders telling me why improvement in their business won’t happen. The economy, the lack of…
5 housing markets set to grow in 2012
With housing values set to appreciate 5.6 percent in 2012, Bismarck, N.D., is expected to be the strongest market in the country in the year ahead, according to a recent report by risk management and valuation services firm Veros. See other markets that made the list.
Increasing Sales & Revenue: NHQA Winners 2011-2012 Achieving Performance Excellence
In this economy these builders are growing sales, expanding into new markets and achieving 100% customer satisfaction! They are building…
National Housing Quality Award
2012 NHQ Award Winner: Goodall Homes' Blueprint for Creating Raving Fans
For Nashville-area builder Goodall Homes, having satisfied customers isn’t good enough. The builder wants its buyers raving and willing to spread the word
