The housing downturn that engulfed the largest builders in 2006 left others, especially in Texas and North Carolina, relatively untouched. As a result, Professional Builder's 2007 Giant 400 rankings are remarkably scrambled from those of a year ago.

Some builders anticipate growth and prepare; others hope for it and when it comes are crushed under the weight of increased volume. With proper planning, a builder can implement scaleable operations and grow in a disciplined and controlled manner to make

Culture is as culture does. A look at how your company’s actions and behaviors today become the culture you’re known for tomorrow

Housing franchisers Ed Bacome and Phil Fankhauser of Dublin, Ohio-based Epcon Communities Franchising have perfected a simple by-the-numbers business model that may allow their franchises to dominate the empty nester/move-down niche in housing markets ac

California home builder Brian Catalde was officially elected and installed as the 2007 president of the 235,000-member NAHB. Involved in the Southern California home building industry for more than 30 years, Catalde is president and chief operating offic

To obtain a loan, home builders should understand the key performance indicators that drive the decision

Every home builder, especially those past 50 years old, should be training a successor in the art and science of running the company

This builder asked its suppliers and trades to help it identify waste in processes, materials and labor using a structured process. The message from the builder was "Help me preserve my margins without cutting yours." The effort resulte

With quick wits and fast feet, Kimball Hill Homes Chairman David K. Hill survived the crash of housing markets in California, Nevada, Florida and Illinois during 2006. Now he's gathering his energy to deliver a knockout blow in 2007.