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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
Coronavirus Resources and Information
Learning From COVID-19: Lasting Lessons to Shape Our Future
It may be true our world will never be the same after coronavirus, but preparedness for the next crisis and how we approach the future is up to us
Operations
Ways Home Builders Can Manage Material Availability Risk
As global and domestic supply chains are affected by the pandemic, home builders can take steps to help minimize builder risk and improve operations
NAHB Webinar: How to Keep Buyer Traffic Flowing Despite COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic is affecting almost every American’s daily life in some way, including builders. One…
Sales + Marketing
Successful Marketing Strategies During COVID-19
Business as usual doesn't really exist right now for many Americans, but that doesn’t mean every facet of your…
Coronavirus Resources and Information
6 Paycheck Protection Program Questions, Answered
The Paycheck Protection Program joins the Economic Injury Disaster Loan as an option for disaster relief due to coronavirus. Follow these 6 tips for applying
Paycheck Protection Program: Builders Uncertain But Hopeful Pursuing Coronavirus Relief Loans
While the federal PPP offers a ray of hope for builders, many building companies—despite their best efforts—are being left with little choice but to lay off employees
Leadership
Make Your Exit: Succession Planning for Smooth Leadership Transfer
Succession planning is essential for smooth leadership transfer, but what shape that plan takes will be specific to each business. We talk to builders about their end game and look at exit strategy challenges and options
Sales + Marketing
Become the Big Fish: How to Seize Tier 2 and 3 Market Opportunities
Home builders can use this checklist to dominate Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets that offer potential
Business Management Best Practices
In a Crisis, Think Like a Donkey (+ 15 Tips for Working Remotely)
Like the fable of the donkey stuck down a well, there's a lot of panic about the current pandemic and associated economic challenges. But, like the moral of that fable, every adversity can be turned into a stepping stone
Net Zero
Transitioning to Building Net Zero Homes? Start With Land Acquisition
Make land your first consideration when building net zero and net-zero energy ready homes