Q+A With Jenny Laible: The Keys to a Community Lifestyle Program
The National Association of Home Builders' 2024 Lifestyle Director of the Year talks about authenticity, knowing your neighbors, and her chill approach to social media
Q+A With Jenny Kerr Schroen and Chris Eccleston: Grit Leads to Greatness
The co-authors of Grit Leads to Greatness: An Epic Quest Built to Change the World are getting an enthusiastic response to their book and are finding its message resonates deeply with students, school administrators, and parents alike
A Builder Discusses Product Strategy
Which products make a difference? Andrew Houlihan of Houlihan Building Company dives into what kinds of products matter to builders and their clients, including the Marvin Elevate® and Essential™ Collections
Drama and Impact: The Rise of Scenic Doors
The popularity of large, dramatic scenic solutions like the Marvin Elevate® Bi-Fold door continues to grow. Michael Wandschneider, Group Director of Product Management at Marvin, explains what’s behind it.
Right the First Time: Manufactured Stone Veneer Installation
As the Director of Technical and Training for Westlake Royal Stone Solutions, which includes brands…
Bridging the Gap Between Housing and Health Care
By addressing social determinants of human health, such as housing, Sameer Sood's FwdSlash is helping to make affordable shelter a value-based investment
Q+A
Mollie Elkman Continues the Story of 'The House That SHE Built'
A Utah house build using all-woman labor and woman-owned companies provides inspiration for a children’s book about the many, varied opportunities for women in construction. But there's more to it than that
Q+A
Expert Advice for Reducing the Risk of Cyberattacks
Small- and medium-size companies are especially vulnerable to cybersecurity issues, so it's key that home builders and trades understand the risks and take action to protect themselves
Off-Site Construction
Veev’s Amit Haller on Scaling Innovation and Shortening the Supply Chain
A look at how the off-site digital prefabricator and on-site installer of multi- and single-family homes and accessory dwelling units succeeded in shortening its supply chain and reducing selling prices
Sustainability
A HERS Rating for Water Use?
RESNET’s Ryan Meres offers insight into a new program that rates homes on water-use efficiency and explains its usefulness
Q+A
Paul and Ebony Robinson on the Role of ConstructReach in Workforce Development
How ConstructReach is taking aim at the construction industry's labor shortage and workforce diversity
NAHB
An Interview With HBI's CEO Ed Brady
NAHB talks with Ed Brady of the Home Builders Institute, the nation’s leading education resource for career technical education in the building industry
Q+A
Epcon’s Paul Hanson on the Supply Chain, Franchising, and Active Adult Demand
Paul Hanson, of Epcon Communities Franchising, talks about active adult demand and what it's like to be a franchise home builder amid supply chain constraints
Q+A
How This Arizona Luxury Home Builder Is Making a Move to Diversify
One of Camelot Homes’ strategic challenges has been to find opportunities to diversify its business. Built-to-rent homes provide one avenue the home builder is exploring through its new brand, Arcadia Communities
Human Resources
After Recruiting and Hiring, Put in the Work to Keep Employees
Construction companies are focused on the labor shortage and finding skilled people, but recruiting executive Cory Kruse says employers need to work on presenting compelling reasons for employees to stay
Business Management
Linda Purdy on TRI Pointe's Goals and Challenges in the Colorado Market
TRI Pointe's Linda Purdy shares her perspective on acquiring land, building homes at attainable prices, and other challenges for growing the home builder's Colorado division
