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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
AI in Home Building ... What Now? What Next?
Artificial intelligence is coming to home building. How can builders use AI in new-home construction? Start with this primer
Ways to Improve Home Building Productivity, Part 2: Automation
Home builders can maximize efficiencies gained through simplification and standardization by automating both on-site and back-office operations
Built on Happiness: Meet Pro Builder's 2023 Builder of the Year
Delaware-based Schell Brothers, our 2023 Builder of the Year, brings a refreshing approach to delivering homes and measuring success with an overriding mission of happiness
A Broken Housing System Hurts American Families
NAHB Chairman's Message: In a challenging business environment for home builders, and with higher housing costs for families, the National Association of Home Builders is working to help home builders better meet the nation's housing needs
Pro Builder 2024 Housing Forecast
Sure there are challenges, but overall, Pro Builder's annual Housing Forecast Survey finds home builders are optimistic about the coming year
Customer Satisfaction
The New-Homebuyer's State of Satisfaction
Surveys reveal what customers are saying about how well home builders are delivering customer satisfaction and where they are failing
HHHunt customers are smiling
The 2013 BPAA winner for customer satisfaction shares its Golden Rule for creating fans.
Today's Choice: Employee Satisfaction or the Poacher
Headhunters, home builders, and other industries are looking for talent. If you ignore employee satisfaction, your human capital will be hired away.
Executive Corner: Dealing with equity partners
Don Dykstra, president of Bloomfield Homes (Southlake, Texas), says a recent deal with Sumitomo Forestry provides the builder with confidence to increase leverage.
Leadership
7 Leadership Examples That Work
It's much more productive and insightful to leave the attributes aside and understand instead what leaders are responsible for doing
David Weekley Homes announces 2013 Partners of Choice Award winners
David Weekley Homes, one of the nation’s largest privately held home builders, released the winners of its "Partners of Choice" Award for 2013, which recognizes outstanding suppliers from the builder's evaluation system.
Executive Corner: Social media marketing
Brandywine’s Dave Barisic on diving into social media marketing and outreach
Big Gainers
Double-digit revenue growth for these home builders during the recovery started with pre-planning, re-examination, and retrenching during the recession.
The Woodside Way
How one home builder gained market share during bankruptcy and emerged more efficient than ever.