

Can Builders Think Like Venture Capitalists?
When Lennar invested in ICON’s 3D-printed homes, it signaled that venture capital had finally noticed residential construction. However, most investors underestimate the complexity of the homebuilding ecosystem where trust, regulation, and risk define the pace of change far more than technology. Unfortunately, many venture bets in housing fail because when people live inside the product, you can’t “move fast and break things,” as is the norm for other types of product innovat
4 days ago1 min read


Is My Home Visitable?
Have you ever hosted a gathering or family dinner and wondered whether all your guests would be able to comfortably enter and move around your home? Or perhaps you or someone you know has mobility challenges that make visiting new places a concern. That’s where visitability comes in. Visitability is the concept of designing homes so that people with mobility concerns can easily visit , even if they don’t live there. Unlike accessibility, which typically follows formal regul
4 days ago1 min read


Where's the Progress?
The homebuilding industry stands at a crossroads. For decades, we’ve talked about innovation, yet we continue to build homes in much the same way that we did a generation ago. Labor shortages persist. Material costs climb. Energy codes tighten. Homeownership drifts further from reach. And still, we wait for someone else to lead. I believe that it’s time to stop waiting. The solutions already exist: smarter wall systems, integrated HVAC platforms, digital design tools, and new
Oct 61 min read


Are the Fundamentals of Building Science Important to the Construction Site Supervisor?
In my years training professionals on basic building science, I've always been surprised that the very people responsible for overseeing...
Oct 12 min read


Custom or Off-the-Shelf? The 'Buy or Build' Debate.
So your business needs a new software solution… should you build something custom, or go with an off-the-shelf (OTS) product? Frankly,...
Oct 12 min read


Are You Getting What You Paid For?
At IBACOS, we’re often asked for our opinion on building products. Sometimes it's a new product hitting the market; other times it’s a...
Sep 232 min read


Could QR Codes Play a Big Role in the Future of Homebuilding?
On a recent visit to a division of a major homebuilder, I had the chance to review their safety compliance materials. It had been a while...
Sep 222 min read
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