Masters of a challenging niche, LGI turns renters into owners by building homes within reach for entry-level buyers

The Great Recession offered some hard lessons for Neal Communities—and a chance to do better than ever before

Goodall Homes did more than make counterintuitive decisions during the downturn; the builder became an open book to its staff.

A strong culture and a tight team-alignment around “doing the right thing” has been the glue that enables David Weekley Homes to consistently demonstrate being a private home builder and being a large builder with a national reach are not mutually ex

Arguably better than any of the Giant builders, Toll Brothers built a business that was ready to absorb and pivot from the historic downturn to a new market.

With one successful home-building venture under his belt, Saun Sullivan launched a new firm into the teeth of the great recession. This year the company will deliver more than 700 homes

Armed with years of management improvements and a recession-busting attitude, Pro Builder’s Builder of the Year kept its focus on a diversified and value-rich product offering to emerge as one of the best-run builders in the business

Ideal Homes, our 2010 Builder of the Year, offers lessons in energy efficiency, finances, and quality control

Legacy Communities, whose ability to cater to its community and change with economic times, earns accolades as the 2009 Builder of the Year