Quality Management The Great Pyramid and Pantheon: ancient construction quality In a recent discussion regarding the impact of quality on the ASQ Design & Construction Division Linkedin Group, a member made the...
Building Operations Misunderstood communication issues will derail your business strategies In every industry I have worked in, Communication seems to be the common denominator, of dysfunctionality. We write books about, train our...
Lean Design Get to the point: Clarifying structural loads on construction drawings Eric Tiffin our magically talented Project Manager brought up the idea of writing about point loads this week. My first thought was that...
Market Data + Trends What I learned about the future of housing You know that phenomenon where you hear a reasonable sounding, logical guy armed with facts that presents an convincing analysis of a...
Quality Management Managing in a downturn Wisdom is timeless, which is why two Harvard Business Review articles published in 2001 and 2008 are still as valid and thought provoking...
Building Operations Using a outside consultant could give you the extra you need..... From 1979 to 2001 I worked in high level positions within corporate America. I was always surprised over the number of consultants that...
Building Operations The white elephant still exist for leaders in coaching For over 30 years I have worked with executives that indicate they are interested in improving their skills, leadership ability or their...
Building Operations Are you afraid of getting better? As a consultant, I literally spend 30 hours a week on the phone with builder owners, CEO’s and senior level staff of Home builder’s, Real...
The Sweet Spot More doubling up impacting housing trends The latest numbers from the Census Bureau confirms what we've all been seeing: more people are doubling-up. Whether it's getting a roommate...
Lean Design My biggest eye opener relating to the building business — Lean Tuesday with Todd Hallett We all have our eye opening moments in life. When I was 17 my dad would often remind me to keep checking the oil in my 72 Bonneville. I did...
