Which States Have the Highest Wages for Construction Workers?
Data show that construction workers in the Northeast and on the Pacific coast have some of the highest hourly earnings, while earnings in construction grew faster in the southern states
What Does It Cost to Build a Single-Family Home?
A closer look at the itemized costs in each stage of construction for a single-family home
Lumber Leads Building Materials Prices Higher in March
Overall, the cost of building materials rose during March, with softwood lumber, gypsum products, and concrete all seeing price increases. Only steel mill materials saw price drops
AI in Home Building ... What Now? What Next?
Artificial intelligence is coming to home building. How can builders use AI in new-home construction? Start with this primer
Ways to Improve Home Building Productivity, Part 2: Automation
Home builders can maximize efficiencies gained through simplification and standardization by automating both on-site and back-office operations
2024 National Housing Quality Awards for Operational Excellence
Camelot Homes earns Gold and Stone Martin Builders earns Bronze in the 2024 NHQA, the highest recognition of operational excellence for home builders
Business Management Best Practices
Less Waste, More Profit in 10 (Not So Easy) Steps
By tracking, managing, and ultimately minimizing jobsite waste, home builders can save as much as $1,000 per house. Follow these proven steps for getting there
Operations
Lean Builder Blog: Do operations still matter on the West Coast?
I have spoken at PCBC, the big West Coast building conference most of the past 15 years and I always enjoy it. The event has been very well-run,…
Construction Quality
Where Does Quality Management Go From Here? Part II
In this second installment of a three-part series, leading builders and quality experts offer their take on the state of quality in home building and the industry’s next steps
Purchasing: the Harsh Realities of Buying Concrete
Buying concrete turnkey can add a level of confusion about what is being purchased and for how much. Purchasing expert Charles Schneider offers a better way
Lean Building
PO vs. VPO—Another ‘Voice of the Process’
Your processes can teach you so much and save you a lot of cash. But you need metrics
Operations
Risk Management for Home Builders
Don't get caught out. Know the risks and prepare for risk management
Lean Building
Top 10 Lean Building Myths Busted
From the lack of meaningful savings to the overwhelming time commitment, Lean operations guru Scott Sedam refutes the most common misconceptions about implementing Lean process in home building
Lean Building
Trades Speak Out on Lean Process
What does it take to build a Lean culture with your suppliers and trades, and how does it impact their business and yours?
Purchasing
The New Rules of Purchasing for Builders
Builders that purchase labor and material on bid price alone are guaranteed only that they will never operate by lowest total cost
Lean Building
20 Ways to Save $5,000 per Unit
From optimizing foundation design to reducing roof pitch to re-thinking your trash-removal process, Lean operations guru Scott Sedam identifies numerous ways to save a bundle on each and every home you build.
