In this second of a three-part series on building information modeling for home builders, Scott Sedam explains how BIM, when used properly, can be a powerful weapon in the war against waste in product and process.

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

From jobsite inspections to product installation to weather tracking, builders are finding a host of uses for the iPad and other tablets on the jobsite.

From the lack of meaningful savings to the overwhelming time commitment, Lean operations guru Scott Sedam refutes the most common misconceptions about implementing Lean process in home building

One person's better value can be another's substandard. So how do you define value to the customer?

The Quality Life Cycle allows for the characterization and visualization of the various complex stages and dynamics of quality. Here's how to put it work in your company

Moisture can be the nemesis of today’s more tightly-built wood-framed homes. Creating a tight building envelope is only one part of the equation in creating a high-performing, energy-efficient house