The Design Side Is “master bedroom” politically incorrect? A number of homebuilders in the Washington, D.C., area have stopped using the term “master” to describe the largest bedroom in the house....
Building Operations The “knowledge worker” rant I despise the term Knowledge Worker. Why? Let’s start with the definition of Knowledge Worker and you can judge for yourself. Knowledge...
Remodeling Insider Selling the team game What if I told you there was a simple way to increase the production of your sales reps to provide a competitive advantage for your...
Quality Management New product development There are some characteristics that should be embedded in any New Product Development (NPD) process. This includes customer input, the...
The Design Side TV shows influence home design In an earlier blog post, I talked about being inspired by the home improvement shows on HGTV. But I know at least one builder who gets...
Lean Design Simple makeover breathes new life into outdated design The housing market has changed so drastically in the last few years that it can be difficult for builders to stay current with their plan...
Building Operations Be like Mat: Go big Comas :: 2 Broken bones :: 21 Surgeries :: 23 Concussions :: 100+ Stitches :: 300+ You don’t become the greatest vertical ramp...
Building Operations Text Mex: Meet ‘em where they are Would you ever use Twitter to announce your family dinner is being served? Ridiculous question, right? Wait. Hold that answer…. The...
Remodeling Insider Echoes fuel remodeling resurgence Remodelers, are you ready for more work? The Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) of Harvard University recently unveiled the report, ...
The Design Side Glass House campus opens for tours Art and architecture lovers, rejoice: Tour season is about to begin at architect Philip Johnson’s Glass House campus in New Canaan, Conn....