Hamlet Homes' Mike Brodsky on Finding Successors and Letting Go
A transition that involved a national executive search, an employee buyout, and Builder 20 group mentorship to save the deal
Communication Remains Key For New Wave Of Construction Professionals
New technology has changed the nature of the construction industry, making it easier to design and…
Building Momentum in 2017
Predictions and strategy from a big builder
For Great Customer Service, Company Culture Needs to Thrive
Industry veterans share advice on the strong relationship between a consistent climate of excellence and a great buyer experience
Get it Right, a UK Construction Quality Effort
Construction errors cost the UK industry billions every single year. The annual spend due to error…
Scopes of Work and Checklists downloads
Scopes of Work are a key tool in ensuring Quality Management in a building company. Here are a…
Builder of the Year: The Olson Company Solution Builder
By producing exciting new homes within mature cities, this California trendsetter helps solve many urban problems.
Fire Ants vs. Phorid Flies: or Why the Field Never Trusts Corporate
Trying to control a dynamic, close-to-the-ground field operation from a spreadsheet-gilded tower a thousand miles away hurts more than it helps.
On My List of New Year's Resolutions
After 36 years in the business, Allen Zaring III is finally resolving to retire.
Do Employ Profit Sharing, Deferred Compensation
Employees who have a stake in the success of their company builds continuity in the management team.
Rose Walk
The Rose Walk transformed the gateway to the Rose Bowl, one of Pasedena's most well-known attractions, from an eyesore to an attraction of its own.
Technology Training Strategies
Homebuilders who want technology to help their productivity also need to help train employees.
Weaving a New Webb
Del Webb Corp. announces a plan to seek partnerships with other builders and developers for the first time.
The Butterfly in Bangkok
Small, uncontrollable activities have enormous impact on seemingly unrelated outcomes. In short, there are no accidents.
Quality Obsessed
While we cultivate a culture of “quality zealots” in our teams, too often we seem to allow the weaknesses in the group the opportunity to illustrate who we are and, unfortunately, it usually happens in front of the home buyer.
