Trade Contractors 5 Essential Steps to Successfully Onboard a New Trade When trades fail to succeed, it’s rarely solely their fault. Follow these steps to ensure a more positive outcome and quality product on your jobsites
Business Management 5 Smart Business Tactics for Growing Your Building Firm Developing honest and respectful relationships with clients is key for transforming visions into reality
Quality Matters Flexible HVAC Ductwork Best Practices: Smooth, Sealed, and Separated Follow the three S’s of HVAC flex-ductwork installation to avoid unhappy customers and callbacks
Quality Management Frequently Asked Questions About Applying for the National Housing Quality Awards Information, statistics, and FAQs on applying for the National Housing Quality Award.
Construction When It Comes to Crawlspace Ventilation: Do You Vent or Not? Find out some advantages to opting out of ventilation for a crawlspace and see how to condition it. (Revised 2018)
Opinion Chuck Shinn's Lasting Industry Influence Although Chuck Shinn is retiring, his influence on thousands of home building professionals continues
Business Management 5 Time-Tested Truths for Home Builders Much has changed in the last 50 years since Chuck Shinn got involved in the home building industry, but after working with thousands of builders, he's observed five essential truths that remain constant
Quality Matters Fire Safety: A Guide for Preventing Dryer Vent Fires Clogged dryer vents cause thousands of home fires each year. Make sure yours isn’t one of them
Quality Matters Proper Flashing for Recessed Windows Take these steps to avoid problems in this most difficult of waterproofing jobs
Lighting Tips for Providing Lighting That Sets Your Homes Apart Good lighting makes good business sense for home builders: it’s key to helping homebuyers perceive your product as better than the rest
