Business Management Home Builders' Variance Measurement Quagmire—the Nightmare Continues Managers use some remarkably creative ways to avoid reporting variance. That’s the first mistake
Business Management The Lazy Engineer Isn't Interested in Efficiency Wanted: A new job description for an old profession
Business Management Welcome to a Home Builder's VPO Nightmare Each variance purchase order is a failure, for everyone. It’s lose, lose, lose—for the builder, the supplier or trade, and for the customer
Leadership The Future of Home Building Is in Good Hands Not all Boomers are alike. Neither are Millennials
Customer Satisfaction 10 Ways to a Customer-Centric Culture Consistency, effectiveness, and success depend upon precisely documented expectations for your entire home building team
Business Management Get From Here to There: A Road Map for Strategic Growth Without a commitment to action, a strategic plan is just a wish list. Follow these steps to go from plan to reality
Business Management Grand Theft Home Building Someone is stealing from your business, eroding your margins, and beating up your bottom line. Beware: Bandits remain at large
Business Management Does the Old School Still Rule? A lesson in how essential truths endure and key best practices remain relevant in home building
Business Management That Was Then. This Is Now. No one wants to hear about how great it was 30 years ago. Experience is one thing, but relevance is just as important
Customer Satisfaction Why Customer Feedback Is Essential to Your Bottom Line Seasoned builders share what homebuyers have taught them about delivering the best possible customer experience