Every home builder eventually needs to bring on a new trade partner. A longtime subcontractor may raise prices beyond reason, plan to retire without a succession strategy, or simply cannot keep pace with your growth. Having a pipeline of qualified trade partners is essential, but onboarding a new trade requires more than sending them to […]
The True Cost of Repeating Mistakes in Home Building The home building industry has a well-documented tendency to repeat the same errors project after project, draining resources and eroding profit margins. Whether it is underestimating material quantities, relying on outdated scheduling methods, or failing to standardize site workflows, the pattern remains consistent: builders do what
Why Low-Rise Multifamily Is Gaining Ground in Today’s Housing Market Low-rise multifamily housing has emerged as a critical piece of the residential construction landscape, offering a middle ground between single-family homes and high-rise towers. As land costs rise and municipalities push for greater density, builders are turning to townhomes, duplexes, triplexes, and garden-style apartment buildings
As the residential construction industry looks toward a future defined by labor shortages, stricter energy codes, and rising material costs, factory-built housing is emerging as a compelling solution. Visionary builders like Vaughan Buckley have been at the forefront of this shift, advocating for modular and prefabricated construction methods that promise greater efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
The History of Overhyped Building Innovations Offers Lessons for Today’s Home Builders Every few years, the home building industry declares a new technology or process the next revolution. From software platforms that would eliminate supply chain waste to modular construction systems that would replace site-built homes, these promises have a pattern: grand visions, heavy investment,
When Mark Boyce and Dan Horner co-founded True Homes in 2007, they did not simply write a business plan. They spent an entire year developing an integrated methodology for running a home building company, one that would eventually earn the company the 2019 National Housing Quality Award Gold distinction. Their approach demonstrates how home builders
Introduction Turning a basement into finished, livable space is one of the most sought-after home improvements. Homeowners view the lower level as a destination for entertainment, extra bedrooms, home gyms, and in-law suites. For builders, this presents both opportunity and engineering challenges. Transforming a raw foundation into conditioned living space requires navigating technical obstacles that
Why Customer Service Must Extend Beyond the Warranty Period The moment a home buyer closes on their new house, many builders consider the job done. But the most successful builders know that closing day marks the beginning of the most important phase of the customer relationship. The warranty period is not the finish line. It
For more than a decade, J.D. Power and Associates has been a fixture in the home building industry, measuring customer satisfaction through syndicated studies across dozens of metropolitan markets. What began as an automotive research firm has become a household name in residential construction, yet builders remain sharply divided on whether the J.D. Power effect
How a Three-Builder Approach Delivers Quality in Home Construction Quality in home building is not an accident. It is the result of deliberate systems, careful inspections, and processes that create accountability at every stage of construction. For many production builders, achieving consistent quality across dozens or hundreds of homes each year remains a persistent challenge.
