An interview with Florida builder Jim Deitch on how he keeps his building operations lean

Home builders that have championed trade partner councils (TPCs), and industry consultants who have helped put them together, say having one can pay off with a host of benefits for the builder, and probably even more for participating trades

Home builders need a streamlined operation that can grow easily. Here are 10 ways to build that business

A look at how New Urban Builders, in California, shaved off 7,600 days of work in a year by using software to reduce cycle time

Jobsite safety is compromised by workers under the influence of alcohol and illicit drugs. It's up to builders and their crews on the ground to implement and enforce a strict drug and alcohol policy

With a few notable exceptions, builders haven't figured out that if they create a disciplined, bulletproof building process, they'll have very few customer issues. And for those who do, they have time to deal with them

Process mapping is a continuous quality improvement approach that can help home builders reduce operational waste and improve product or service quality, customer satisfaction ratings, team productivity and risk management

Few builders take full advantage of value engineering. In most of the home building industry, value engineering's original promises of lower overhead costs and higher product quality remain largely unfulfilled unless collaborative efforts are taken

Helpful ideas builders can use to put jobsite waste to work and limit the amount of construction waste they send to the landfill