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
Construction
When It Comes to Crawlspace Ventilation: Do You Vent or Not?
Find out some advantages to opting out of ventilation for a crawlspace and see how to condition it. (Revised 2018)
Quality Matters
Fire Safety: A Guide for Preventing Dryer Vent Fires
Clogged dryer vents cause thousands of home fires each year. Make sure yours isn’t one of them
High-Performance Homes
Builder Extending Buyer Relationship With 'Smarter' Warranty Program
How one South Carolina builder is launching a home monitoring program as a "health check" for clients and a way to enhance the builder's home warranty program
Quality Matters
Proper Flashing for Recessed Windows
Take these steps to avoid problems in this most difficult of waterproofing jobs
Construction Quality
9 Common Subfloor Installation Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them
From tight spacing to improper fasteners, simple errors can lead to callbacks. Here’s a best-practice refresher for subfloor installation
Quality Matters
Trouble-Free Flashing for Brick Veneer
Air space isn't enough to prevent water problems in a brick veneer wall
Moisture Management
How Uncoupling Membranes for Tile Floors Work
Membranes for Tile Series: Uncoupling membranes designed for ceramic and stone tile installations provide waterproofing and help prevent cracking
Quality Matters
A Great Impression—Jobsite Best Practice
Jobsite cleanliness is one of the most visible examples of your company’s standards and competence
Quality Matters
Construction Quality, Part 2: Getting the Results You Paid For
You’ve created standard work specifications. Now you need to make sure people follow them. Part two in a two-part series
Business Management Best Practices
7 Steps to Quality Homes (It's All About Process)
Why a process-centered home building company is a healthy company
