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…
Adapting Baldrige to the National Housing Industry
“How will my investment in a criteria/award program impact my bottom-line?” is a question commonly asked by senior leaders. In other words, “What…
Six sigma, lean etc etc where to start !
There are a whole range of quality management tools and techniques and that includes Lean and Six Sigma. Includes being the key word. They are…
Immigration Evolution: Common sense from an unlikely source
Ed is a close friend of mine.
He’s 33.
He’s married with two daughters, ages 7 and 4.
He works two jobs.
He’s…
Fending Off Goliaths—Whether Bankers, Creditors, or Partners That Turned on You
How to address inherent risks in the home building industry that affect basic wealth protection
Why Starbucks and The Container Store are laughing at you
Starbucks and The Container Store think you’re a joke. OK… maybe not you specifically. They think your training program is.
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How Tom Hanks can double your leadership potential
The Love Boat
Bosom Buddies
Taxi
Happy Days
Family Ties…
You're a chicken: The Evolution of Purdue Safety Spanish
When it comes to learning – you’re a chicken. A free-range chicken, to be more specific. I’m not implying you are frightened. Not a “…
The curious case of Mel Tucker: NFL coach, language learner
Mel Tucker is the new Defensive Coordinator for the Chicago Bears. In theory, that’s a good gig.
Less so when you consider…
Exclusive Research: Are you connected or stand alone?
Builders polled say integrating software into a single database can be a daunting prospect, a frustrating project, or an initiative that is producing rewards.
The details you don't know will hurt you
Respect your back-office help or you could be overwhelmed with trying to be efficient.
