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Design checklists made simple
Check yourself before you wreck yourself. This delightful saying comes from a rap song by Ice Cube. Mr. Cube’s message urges us all to make use of…
An impact of quality video, a builders view
So often I hear builders say that quality may work in manufacturing plants, but not out here building homes. Well of course it does work, but…
Don’t let stock market swings impact sales
One of the many harsh realities we’ve grown accustomed to during this economic downturn is the turbulent nature of stock market indices,…
Using Performance Feedback to increase Productivity
In speaking to many builders and re-modelers weekly, it has been interesting to take note that the classic performance appraisal has fallen by the…
How to get your Real Estate Firm to Perform
For several years I led 600 real estate agents across multiple markets. About 20% of my business involved the Homebuilder. Here’s what I learned…
Do you want fries with that?
While dining at a restaurant recently I was asked by the waiter how my meal was and if there was anything that could be improved. The meal and…
Rebid redux — Lean Tuesday with Scott Sedam
As a dedicated practitioner of Lean process and methods, one of the more aggravating things I sometimes hear is a builder bragging about how they…
6 elevation tips that will help your framer ‘make it look like the picture’
Have you ever heard a framer say, “I just make it look like the picture”? I have — far too often. They are referring to a lack of elevation…
Now is the time for 100% customer satisfaction and operational improvement: Your trades as true expert partners
While all builders are trying to become leaner, more innovative and customer focused to impact the bottom line, we should not forget about…
Measure twice and cut once
Measure twice and cut once. I think that is probably the first thing I ever learnt in construction and I learnt it as a kid listening to my Dad…