The Giant 400

While the largest Giants use size to their advantage, smaller Giants, many of which compete head-on with the big boys, have learned out of necessity how to keep good people and how to seize unique niches and market opportunities.

Brian Catalde, president of Paragon Communities in Playa del Rey, Calif., is a man on a mission when it comes to making the most of his time at the International Builders’ Show.

How do you ensure success in the first three months of your new hire’s employment?

There are moments that are gifts and enable us to appreciate the people in our lives and the things we do in a heightened, more obvious way. In these instances, we feel a connection that reassures us of life’s meaning and blessing.

Census Bureau figures demonstrate just how massive the influx of immigrants has been in the United States.

A ritual happens every weekday in our home. My two daughters come home from school, and each calls me whether I’m in the office or on the road.

A new NAHB report concludes that housing is critical in uplifting the nation’s economy in 2002.

At a recent conference, somebody asked me if there is a downside to quality. Great question. Can a total focus on quality actually hinder a company? My answer: Absolutely!