The keys: Avoid shortcuts in hiring, and know your company culture.

A few years ago, you couldn’t sell buyers on anything other than a soaring two-story entry with a grand staircase.

Atlanta move-up Giant John Wieland Homes’ 3,300-square-foot Amherst model at Creekside adds a neighborhood pricing differential of $94,000.

Moratoria on construction had been a local planner’s tool of last resort, imposed only when left with no other options to halt a project or group of projects.

When we look at the cost of constructing a home today — land/lot costs, labor, permits, SG&A expenses, etc. — the biggest piece of the pie is building products.

California builder Keith Christopherson wanted to close the gap between his company’s strategic plan and the actual outcome, so he met with a management consultant two years ago to identify areas needing improvement.

Caliwel, an anti-microbial surface coating, has been tested to be 99.9% effective at killing and preventing the growth of more than 20 microbes, including mold and mildew.

Employees at all levels of companies often disclose issues and perceptions to me without worrying about politics and retribution. This gives me an accurate view of the corporate world.

Filled with photos — from simple, charming streetscapes to warm, rich interiors — The New Bungalow is a wealth of details and ideas for builders and designers interested in the Arts and Crafts style of architecture.