Labor + Trade Relations What Labor Shortage? Not All Home Builders Affected Equally Why is it some builders aren’t feeling the labor crunch? Truth is, the trade shortage is a great opportunity for builders to establish a true competitive advantage
Leadership How to: Management Tips to Keep Your Team Together Your best employees need more than money if you expect them to stay and help build your business. Follow these steps to keep your top talent
Sales + Marketing Escalation Clauses in Your Contracts: Yay or Nay? Escalation clauses may sound like a good idea to counter rising construction costs, but there's a better solution
Business Management Lean Construction’s Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 Lean building is never about dumbing down houses and making them hard to sell; it’s about adding value
Business Management The Role of Rhythm and Tempo in Home Building What sets the very best builders apart? The key is beautifully coordinated rhythm and tempo
Purchasing 5 Tips for Dealing With 'Take It or Leave It' Ultimatums When Negotiating Follow these steps to successfully navigate a “take-it-or-leave-it” negotiation with suppliers and trades
Human Resources The 3 Most Important Hires for Increasing Sales There are three positions small builders should create and fill to grow their sales.
Building Software Tired of Underbidding? Time for a New Method How can builders use data they already have to bid better?
Business Management What Advice Would You Give to Rookie Builders? Two of Pro Builder's past Forty Under 40 honorees, John Allen, president and owner of Brown Haven Homes, and Chris Bergh, principal and...
Women at WIRC Get On-Demand Content from the Women in Residential Construction Conference Even if you missed the virtual conference, you can still tap into the programming online to glean great insights and discover smart business practices