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…
New Firms Focus on Builder Supply Chain Management
Several high-tech companies aimed at improving builders’ supply chain management capabilities have begun operations in the past several months.
Gastite Doubles Output
Gastite, the Springfield, Mass., maker of flexible gas piping is undergoing a massive transformation in its production capacity as a result of unprecedented demand for its principal product.
Becoming the Employer of Choice
The January article in Professional Builder regarding the projected decline in individuals entering the home building industry led the way.
Being Number One
Imagine this. There are about 50 significant builders in your market and here’s where you stand: Out of 50, you are a clear number one in customer satisfaction as measured by an independent third party.
On My Browser
Charles Sheron, Chairman of the Atlanta-based Sheron Group, is convinced that the Internet is not just the tool of the future, it is also one of the most important tools builders can use today.
Life Balance
At a time when good people can find a job almost anywhere their skills are a match, it is invigorating to be surrounded by a team of zealots.
Beyond Customer Satisfaction
Just when you thought customer satisfaction was surpassed only by exceeding expectations, customer satisfaction rules are changing again.
Try to Control Land Without Actually Buying It
In hot markets across the country, this might be harder now than ever before, but it’s close to imperative for the startup business we profile in this series.
Contractors See Benefits of Quality Certification
The home building industry was dragged through the mud by the media a few years ago based on problems associated with the improper installation of some exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS).
Finding Better, Faster Ways To Introduce New Products
Why does it take more than ten years for new technology and new building products to be absorbed into the mainstream of housing?
