2021 NHQA Winners: 4 Home Building Companies Striving for Better
The annual National Housing Quality Awards recognize four home builders for their commitment to continuous operational improvement
Is Your Construction Team Prepared for Cyber Risks?
Cyberattacks could impact your project designs, bid data, and security system information. Be prepared and proactive in protecting your business
Is Your Problem-Solving Like Playing Whac-A-Mole?
Up your problem-solving game with these steps for process improvement
What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work?
As builders and trade contractors start to get back on track following the impact of COVID-19 and its restrictions, there are legal concerns to consider
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Business Management
Home Builders Reconsider Remote Work Options
Coronavirus has forced businesses to take a fresh look at remote working options, and many companies are discovering there are distinct advantages to employees working from home
Building Homes That Deliver Form and Function Starts With This
Form without function is a quick recipe for problems on the jobsite and after
How to Communicate in a Crisis
Community action, a clear brand voice, and empathetic communication are key tactics to let people know where you stand and what to expect
Trade Contractors
Virginia Makes General Contractors Liable for Subcontractor Employee Wages
A new Virginia law has made general contractors of large projects liable for the wages of subcontractors’ employees.
Business Management Best Practices
30 Mistakes to Avoid When Running a Home Building Company
5 experts weigh in on the most common business mistakes home builders make
Builders
Insight Into Trumark’s Growth Strategy and Daiwa Partnership
Trumark's co-founders discuss Daiwa House Group's equity interest in their business and the ways in which the two companies align
Operations
5 Tips for Closing a Jobsite
If you choose to or are required to close a construction site, follow these five tips to reduce your liability and protect your team and customers
Innovation
Are Virtual Inspections in Your Future?
In the wake of COVID-19 restrictions, municipalities in some states have launched or expanded the use of remote, tech-driven building inspection solutions to keep projects moving
Ways Home Builders Can Manage Material Availability Risk
As global and domestic supply chains are affected by the pandemic, home builders can take steps to help minimize builder risk and improve operations
Leadership
A First Job's Leadership Lessons With Real Staying Power
The steel mill where my career began may be gone, but the management and leadership lessons learned are as fresh as ever
