Submit Your Company Info for the 2023 Housing Giants
Fill out the 2023 Housing Giants survey form to see if your company makes the cut in Pro Builder's list of the largest home building companies in the nation
Walk on By? If You're Ignoring Waste, It's at Your Own Expense
Sure, there are new methods and tech advances that might save you some coin, but don’t overlook the big dollars right in front of you right now
Sales 101: When Negotiating, Pay Attention to Body Language
Your ability to recognize nonverbal cues at the negotiating table can mean the difference between a bad deal and a successful outcome in a sales negotiation
Van Metre, Our 2022 Builder of the Year, Is Wired for Change
A deeply ingrained entrepreneurial spirit keeps Van Metre ahead of the curve and in control of its future
Advertisement
Business Management
Housing’s Great Rethink: Workforce Development Takes Center Stage
To refill the construction labor pool from the fallout of the Great Resignation and combat the skilled labor shortage, home builders must adjust their approach to attract and retain a skilled workforce
Labor + Trade Relations
How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development
Home builders, trade associations, NGOs, and other groups are aggressively ramping up skilled construction labor training programs to bring more workers into the industry
Business Management
Software for Home Builders: Why It Isn’t Working
Software systems offer home builders real operational advantages, but several stumbling blocks continue to undermine success
Sales + Marketing
Customer Experience Metrics: How Builders Can Use NPS
When it comes to measuring customer experience, the Net Promoter Score is an underrated and misunderstood metric in the housing industry. Here’s how to use NPS to gauge customer loyalty and boost referral sales
Manufacturers + Suppliers
The Downfall of the ‘Just-in-Time’ Supply Chain Model
As delays and material shortages become commonplace after the devastating COVID-19 pandemic, businesses are shifting from a 'just-in-time' supply chain model to a 'just-in-case' strategy
Purchasing
Purchasing Staffing Ratio: What Should It Be?
How to figure out proper staffing in your purchasing department to balance costs and value with profitability
Business Management
Industry Strategies for Weathering a Market Correction
Home builders, BPMs, and real estate investors are adjusting their business strategies to overcome a market slowdown. Here's what they're doing differently...
Lean Building
3 Ways Lean Design Can Help Home Builders Recover Margins
Using a Lean design and construction approach, home builders can reduce waste and costs without sacrificing amenities or marketability of their produc
Mergers + Acquisitions
Selling Your Home Building Company? Here's What to Expect
Essential steps for buying and selling a private home building company
Mergers + Acquisitions
How Much Is Your Home Building Company Worth?
Factors that affect the price buyers are willing to pay for your company are both qualitative and quantitative
