Subcontractors: Understand Your Liability and Defense Obligations in Contracts
The unfortunate reality is, everything can be done correctly, but the subcontractor still has to defend and potentially pay a lot of money
Closing the Gap Between Buyers and Builders
In order to close the gap between buyers and builders, builders need to think less about how to…
Project Management
Why It's Important to Make Data Use More Efficient
Information rendered as structured data, aggregated from multiple sources, and organized in a common data environment could be a key differentiator for builders
Project Management
The Domino Effect of Idle Time in Construction
Tackling instances of idle time is necessary to avoid process bottlenecks and mitigates accidents, reduce rework, and improve project coordination for home builders
Business Management
4 Ways to Reduce Construction Costs
2020 has been a roller-coaster ride. To combat rising construction prices, it's time for builders to look for new ways to cut expenses
Shawn Foster
Shawn Foster is a content strategist for Allegion and currently is leading the effort to build awareness, visibility, and adoption with customers…
Affordability
Building a Home on a Budget: 4 Tips for Potential Buyers
Four tips builders can suggest to win over potential buyers with a tight budget
Leadership
A Smooth Road After COVID-19
Make decisions for your business based on facts not fear and let employees know what is the big picture
Human Resources
How Charity Outreach Can Help You Attract and Retain Talent
There's a role for charity outreach in business beyond doing good for the community: it can aid in attracting and retaining talent, particularly Millennials and Gen Z
Electrical
Will GFCI Revisions for Manufacturers Confuse Trades?
The back and forth on changes for ground-fault circuit interrupters and revisions to UL 943 has the potential to affect not just the reputations of home builders, electricians, and manufacturers, but the safety of homeowners and consumers as well
Labor + Trade Relations
3 Tips for Recruiting and Retaining Construction Workers Post-COVID-19
As the country begins to reopen following coronavirus restrictions, construction companies need a new approach to recruitment practices
