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…
Solar
How Can Builders Prepare for More Solar?
More U.S. markets are adopting mandates requiring solar energy for new construction. Here are answers to common questions
Planning + Development
Buying Land? 10 Tips to Find the Best of What’s Left
Think all the good land was bought by big builders? 10 tips for small builders to find and buy land
Mark Vogel
Mark Vogel is president and chief operating officer of Petersen-Dean. He has more than 15…
22 Tips to Keep Builders and Craftsmen Working During the Holidays
Photo: Naitian (Tony) Wang / Unsplash
Some craftsmen dread the holidays because customers don’t want to schedule anything that…
How Companies Use Tech to Differentiate From Competitors
We all know technology can help us get more done in less time, and often and at a lower cost. But it can also be a powerful way for a company to…
Will the Home Design and Preconstruction Process Be a Thing of the Past?
I was watching my 12-year-old son build a home using Minecraft the other day and couldn’t help but wonder what the future might hold for his…
Affordability
Solving the Housing Affordability Crisis Requires Reshaping Public Policy
A look at how restrictive public policies are limiting developers' ability to bring new, affordable apartment homes to market
Human Resources
3 Steps to Attract Millennials to the Construction Industry
The construction industry is in need of fresh talent as older workers begin to retire and the surge in new projects demands more workers. Part of attracting new talent is making sure a career in construction is seen as a viable option
Project Management
Reduce Jobsite Errors With Tech-Enabled Collaboration
With many different subcontractors working on jobsites and so many ways to communicate, project managers must carefully evaluate the technology they use to collaborate
