Proven Ways to Improve Jobsite Productivity
Consider these solutions for reducing cycle time, hard costs, dry runs, rework, miscommunication, and overall inefficiencies on the jobsite
What Are Our Affordable Housing Options? Really
There are a range of ideas out there for addressing the housing affordability crisis. And while offering more housing choices is great, which of those are truly solutions to affordability?
Happiness and 'The Bear'
Can happiness be the core strategy of a home building business? It can ... and it probably should be
Young, Old, and Gold
The September/October issue of Pro Builder magazine is my favorite among the “kids” we’ve delivered so far this year
All Homes Start Here: Register for IBS
NAHB Chairman's Message: Showcasing the best in residential construction, the 2024 International Builders' Show will offer a wealth of opportunities to learn, network, and socialize in Vegas in February
So You Want to Be a Disrupter in Housing?
What does it mean—and look like—to be a true disrupter shaking up an industry stuck in its ways and resistant to change?
Top 10 Lessons From Building a Net-Zero-Energy Home
9. Don’t beat up your trade partners
It’s important to remember that with the downturn in the housing market, many trades are suffering.…
Top 10 Lessons From Building a Net-Zero-Energy Home
8. Management buy-in is crucial
Communication will help, but if the resistance to change and collaboration is coming from upper levels of…
Top 10 Lessons From Building a Net-Zero-Energy Home
7. Evaluate partners before you begin
Subcontractors don’t always need to know a specific skill going into the construction process, but…
Top 10 Lessons From Building a Net-Zero-Energy Home
6. Constant communication and collaboration are required
Because the methods and materials used in building high-performance homes are…
Top 10 Lessons From Building a Net-Zero-Energy Home
5. Little improvements add up
The lab home aimed to evaluate how effective the use of a well-sealed and integrated exterior housewrap…
Top 10 Lessons From Building a Net-Zero-Energy Home
4. Make sure your materials are readily available
Even with commercially available materials, sourcing for a high-performance home can be…
Top 10 Lessons From Building a Net-Zero-Energy Home
3. Staggered stud design pays off
Even though many standard-panel design software products don’t accommodate staggered-stud layouts, the…
Top 10 Lessons From Building a Net-Zero-Energy Home
2. Think outside the box when it comes to materials
In order to achieve high-performance homes, designers and builders may find themselves…
Top 10 Lessons From Building a Net-Zero-Energy Home
Developers of a cost-conscious zero-energy home offer guidance on building uber-green homes on a budget.
Opinion
Editorial: Entrepreneurial spirit alive and well
Despite difficult circumstances, some builders are accomplishing great things
