Change

When you walk homes under construction in any given production builder’s community, there is one aspect of the builder and trades’...

In today’s digital age, ensuring that your organization’s sensitive data stays secure is crucial. Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is all about making sure you’re not accidentally sending out confidential information, whether it’s through email, cloud storage, or other communication channels. Implementing strong DLP strategies can protect your organization from data breaches, inadvertent leaks, and compliance violations.  One of the most effective ways to prevent data loss is throu

In any organization, document retention can become a real challenge. With so many people saving files in different ways, it’s easy for things to get disorganized. A cluttered file system can lead to inefficiencies, wasted time, and even compliance issues. Whether it’s employee records, financial documents, or contracts, proper document retention practices are essential for keeping your business organized and compliant with regulations.  One of the first steps in effective doc

Highlighting the reality of your company—both its successes and challenges—strengthens the culture of honesty and trust necessary for genuine progress. A transparent workplace culture promotes accountability at all levels, including leadership, and cultivates an environment where everyone feels they have a stake in the company’s future.  Financial transparency  refers to the practice of sharing clear, accurate, and accessible financial information with stakeholders. It involv

For America's biggest builders, this is a tough question. In good times, when your divisions are selling every home they produce, and...

Have you ever read the book Who Moved My Cheese?  by Spencer Johnson?  It describes four reactions to change in one’s work and life,...

It feels like a ‘make-believe’ world, but according to the numbers, it is not. In 2022, the 3D printing construction market size was...

Residential wood foundations are a game-changer compared to typical concrete ones, especially when it comes to being eco-friendly,...

Quality can be hard to define. Yet, you don’t have to be Sherlock Holmes to find examples of how a commitment to delivering quality homes pa

Carbon, carbon, carbon. Carbon is in the physical structure of every living (or formerly living) thing in this world, including our...

In the world of homebuilding, innovation is like a light showing the way forward, but it's also a rough sea full of challenges. To make...

As a Building Performance Specialist, my fundamental duty is to walk active residential construction sites with builders while evaluating...

It’s cliché to say change is hard… but for many of us, it is. And the more people involved, the harder the change. The following 3 steps...

“My trades just aren’t building homes the way that I want them to. Help!” A process that results in consistent, well-built homes...