PB March 2003

Real-time quality improvement involves quick, simple training of crews and immediate follow-up to make sure instructions were understood and changes carried out.

In January I pointed out inconsistencies in builders' knowledge about their own companies.

A new Department of Housing and Urban Development education initiative is aimed at helping builders, developers, architects and designers learn how to design and build multifamily homes in compliance with the Fair Housing Act.

Being expertly familiar with the competitive new home products in your market enables you to position your offering more accurately within its niche while also strengthening your presentation skills.

Builders ought to keep on eye on the new National Association of Residential Construction Lenders be-cause it could lower the cost of residential construction financing.

With 23,000 homes on 11,000 acres, Centennial in northeast Los Angeles County will be far bigger than any community where most builders will ever buy lots, let alone plan.

A week or so ago I sat in the audience and listened as the CEO of a company with an undisputed No. 1 position in the marketplace explained to senior managers and customers why the organization must focus on innovation if it is to sustain market-beating...

Everyone knows that good design sells.

Remember singing Woody Guthrie's 'This Land Is Your Land' as a kid and feeling the pride of citizenship?

Everyone knows that good design sells.