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
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
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
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
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