Purchasing

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Building material prices are now slightly lower compared with last year.

Construction Input Costs Stabilize

In a welcome development for home builders, a recent report shows that materials prices have eased over the past year
Sept. 16, 2024
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Unlock the secrets of what someone’s nonverbal cues, such as facial expressions, eye contact, eyebrow movement, as well as movements with their hands, feet, head, and even posture, are telling you during a sales negotiation.
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An understaffed purchasing department won’t have time to properly vet price increases, competitively bid and accurately contract trades, minimize change-order costs, or ensure your next project starts on the right foot.
The best way to manage change is to involve those closest to the process. Those who help plan the battle don’t battle the plan. | Photo: courtesy Yunava1 / Marina / stock.adobe.com
The Best Way To Manage Change Is To Involve Those Closest To The Process Those Who Help Plan The Battle Don’t Battle The Plan | Photo: Courtesy Yunava1 / Marina / Stock adobe
A day at the front of the process is worth as much or more than a day at the end of the process. | Illustration: hvostik16 / stock.adobe.com
A Day At The Front Of The Process Is Worth As Much Or More Than A Day At The End Of The Process | Illustration: Hvostik16 / Stock adobe
Stop kidding yourself that all of your trades and suppliers are strategic partners that have your best interests in mind. | Illustration: InimalGraphic /stock.adobe.com
Stop Kidding Yourself That All Of Your Trades And Suppliers Are Strategic Partners That Have Your Best Interests In Mind | Illustration: Inimal Graphic /Stock adobe
Five actions home builders can take to address supply chain issues and emerge better from this crisis. | Illustration: Zef Art / stock.adobe.com
Five Actions Home Builders Can Take To Address Supply Chain Issues And Emerge Better From This Crisis | Illustration: Zef Art / Stock adobe
Let's define 'commodity' and look at true total cost, which requires taking every cost into account—and every benefit. | Photo: 06Photo / stock.adobe.com
Let's Define 'commodity' And Look At True Total Cost, Which Requires Taking Every Cost Into Account—and Every Benefit | Photo: 06 Photo / Stock adobe
So, what can we do to help keep inflation in check? Builders should work with suppliers and installers to gain efficiencies and keep costs down as much as possible. | Illustration: inimalGraphic / stock.adobe.com
So, What Can We Do To Help Keep Inflation In Check? Builders Should Work With Suppliers And Installers To Gain Efficiencies And Keep Costs Down As Much As Possible | Illustration: Inimal Graphic / Stock adobe
Due to breakdowns in the supply chain, builders can no longer be confident that their purchase orders will be filled and show up on schedule. | Photo: LeszekGlasner / stock.adobe.com
Due To Breakdowns In The Supply Chain, Builders Can No Longer Be Confident That Their Purchase Orders Will Be Filled And Show Up On Schedule | Photo: Leszek Glasner / Stock adobe

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