Proven Ways to Improve Jobsite Productivity
Consider these solutions for reducing cycle time, hard costs, dry runs, rework, miscommunication, and overall inefficiencies on the jobsite
5 Ways to Silence Squeaky Floors
Take these tips to heart to deliver quiet floors and satisfied homeowners
Why Pay Attention to HVAC Faults? Energy Efficiency, for One Thing
HVAC faults usually go undetected, which is a problem, since they can severely compromise a home’s energy efficiency
How to Build Healthy Homes That Protect Homebuyers From Radon
Consider a relatively simple and inexpensive passive mitigation system to vent radon—a radioactive, odorless, invisible gas—and deliver a truly healthy home
One Surefire Way to Attract Talent and Improve Homebuyer Satisfaction
One of the most effective steps a home builder can take to establish and maintain a reputation of quality is to become the 'builder of choice' in the eyes of trades and suppliers
Getting Rainscreens Right to Help Ensure Walls Stay Dry
To rainscreen or not to rainscreen, that is the question … but it shouldn’t be
Business Management Best Practices
30 Mistakes to Avoid When Running a Home Building Company
Five experts weigh in on the most common business mistakes home builders make
Quality Matters
Achieving Comfort Above the Garage
Rooms built over garages require special attention to ensure efficiency and the desired level of comfort
Quality Matters
The Value of Proper Building Materials Storage
Want to send a message that you’re a quality-conscious builder and also save money? Start with some big tarps to protect your materials from the elements
Construction
Net Zero Energy: The Ultimate Z.E.N. Home's Wall Assembly
The Ultimate Zero Energy Now Home proves there’s more than one way to deliver a high-performance wall
Quality Matters
Tips for Getting Jobsite Washouts Right
Proper disposal of concrete, paint, and other toxic slurries is an important quality-control measure on construction jobsites for a range of reasons, from protecting the environment to protecting your bottom line
Framing + Building Envelope
How to Frame Walls That Combat Moisture
A pair of research studies reveal best practices—and a new assembly sequence—to combat moisture in framed walls
Construction Quality
How to Avoid Cracks in Post-Tensioned Concrete Slab Foundations
How home builders can avoid cracks in a post-tensioned slab-on-grade foundation by preventing certain errors during the installation process
Quality Matters
Why Compact Duct Layouts for HVAC Make Sense
The approach shown here for HVAC duct layouts is a win-win: It saves money and reduces homeowner complaints about indoor comfort
Labor + Trade Relations
Process and Product Issues Guarantee One Thing: Job Security for Trades
Home builders should ask themselves: Am I helping or hindering the profitability of my trades and suppliers? Your answer will determine your own financial success
Business Management
Katie Beck on Assessing Risk for a Changing Home Building Industry
Pro Builder talks with Katie Beck, Head of Home Builders at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance, to glean insights into how construction liability insurance could be streamlined
