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…
Multifamily Grabs Piece of Market Share
According to a report by the National Multi Housing Council (NMHC), the 1990s showed an increase in both central city and multifamily construction.
Online Exchanges Growing
A recent survey shows that buyers, suppliers and distributors of industrial supplies are likely to double their use of the Internet to conduct commerce transactions within the next 12 months.
Morrison Acquires Southlife
Giant Morrison Homes doubles its presence in Atlanta with the acquisition of SouthLife Homes, a major metro Atlanta homebuilder.
Builder News
Larwin Company, Encino, Calif., has hired Denis G. Cullumber as president of the company and general manager of the firm’s Southern California Division.
Websites Built for Builders
It seems as though every day the American public is notified of dozens of new websites, Internet IPOs and online services.
Strategic Planning
A few weeks ago the Cahners Residential Group entered into its annual strategic planning process.
Do Include Sales in Strategic Decision Making
Selling is a critical skill every home building company must cultivate.
On My Desktop
Busy building 120 homes a year for revenues of $30 million, West Linn, Oregon builder Randy Sebastian doesn’t spend that much time sitting at his computer.
Mercedes Buys Charlotte Builder
Florida-based Giant Mercedes Homes, 56th in Professional Builder's 2000 rankings with revenue of $256 million on 1890 closings in 1999, managed an achievement this month that alluded just about every other builder on the Giants list all year: an acquis...
Build It Right the First Time
Ten years ago, zero defect homes were unheard of. Ninety percent customer satisfaction ratings for home quality were thought to be unobtainable.
