Coronavirus Resources and Information

A Few Ways Contractors Can Manage COVID-19 Risks

Contractors have devised new procedures to manage the risk to employees of COVID-19 exposure.

Project Management

7 Steps to Building Homes Faster

Seven ways (plus some extra tips) to cut cycle time in today’s labor-constrained market

Project Management

Cycle Time: the Gift That Keeps on Giving

Tightly managed cycle time is critical for achieving sustainable, predictable profits. Neglect it, and you’re playing a dangerous game with your business.

National Housing Quality Award

Apply for the National Housing Quality Award

Applying for the housing industry’s top business award will help your company improve profitability, achieve better customer satisfaction, and sell more homes

Housing Giants

2019 Housing Giants Report: Easy Does It

Solutions combining two or more phases of the construction process to achieve greater productivity and performance are poised to upset the status quo

Home Building's Version of Insanity

Most sources of waste in home building are repeat offenders, causing incredible losses in time and money for builders, suppliers, and trades alike—and it continues unabated 

Eliminating Organizational Inefficiences

Mind the gaps: Managing the white space between departments in your business is crucial for your company's efficiency, cohesion, and sustainability

A Great Impression—Jobsite Best Practice

Jobsite cleanliness is one of the most visible examples of your company’s standards and competence 

A Deming Dozen: Nuggets of Wisdom to Work and Live By

Wise words from quality and efficiency expert Dr. W. Edwards Deming abound. Here’s a look at a dozen of the best

Doc, We Hardly Knew Ye

Most industries have seen massive productivity gains since the ’50s—except home building. But if we took Deming's teachings to heart, things might be different