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
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 of Deming's ideas that home builders can learn from
Software for Home Builders: Why It Isn’t Working
Software systems offer home builders real operational advantages, but several stumbling blocks continue to undermine success
Builder Reputation Basics: One Make-or-Break Factor You Can't Miss
If you do nothing else, do this one thing to ensure you have a great relationship with the client right from the start. Your reputation depends on it
2023 National Housing Quality Award Winners: A Commitment to Excellence
The 2023 National Housing Quality Award recognizes two exceptional home builders for their continued quest for operational mastery
Construction Site Fall Protection Made Simple
Do you want workers to take jobsite safety seriously? Then don’t overcomplicate it
4 ways to build green on a budget
It’s good to be green, but everything starts with affordability. That’s what home builders have learned about creating marketable products for cost-conscious, savvy buyers. Solar panels and tankless water heaters are attractive options, but achieving green at an affordable price requires getting back to basics: using land economically, reducing waste, making the most of smaller square footage, and keeping operating costs to a minimum.
Lean Building
Building Lean? Beyond Value Engineering
Builders rightly obsess about cost reduction, but there's a revolution brewing under the banner of Lean operations. On the surface, it resembles traditional value engineering, but there are crucial distinctions
Building Software
BIM for Home Builders
Proponents of building information modeling software, like Warren Buffett, say now's the time for home builders to adopt the technology
Project Management
8 Steps to Construction Manager Success
Construction managers have to be vigilant with time, money, education, and attitude. Here are tips and tricks to keep jobsites humming
NHQ 2009: K. Hovnanian’s Virginia division has cultivated trades who love them
Silver NHQ Winner K. Hovnanian Virginia has trades who are “raving fans.” The company demonstrates genuine desire to cultivate loyalty and true partnership with their subs.
Business Management
Home Builders: Improve Your Cycle Time
A look at how New Urban Builders, in California, shaved off 7,600 days of work in a year by using software to reduce cycle time
Anatomy of a Best Practice
Learn to develop a best practice with Professional Builder and Michael Dickens.
Custom Builder
How to Track Your Trade Contractors
Custom builders can use this checklist to make sure their trade contractors are keeping their end of the bargain
Homebuilder faces organization head on
Beazer Homes tackles disorganized homes by partnering with professional organizer Monica Ricci.
Jobsite Safety
Why Builders Should Just Say Yes to Drug Testing
Jobsite safety is compromised by workers under the influence of alcohol and illicit drugs. It's up to builders and their crews on the ground to implement and enforce a strict drug and alcohol policy
