Purchasing

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

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.
Purchasing

Sales 101: When Negotiating, Pay Attention to Body Language

Jan. 8, 2023
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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.
Purchasing

Purchasing Staffing Ratio: What Should It Be?

Nov. 29, 2022
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
Purchasing

A Six-Step Strategy to Reset Material and Labor Costs

Oct. 3, 2022
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Sales + Marketing

Falling Mortgage Rates Motivate Some Buyers to Forge Ahead With Home Searches

Aug. 8, 2022
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
Purchasing

A Recipe for Retaining Your Purchasing Talent

March 31, 2022
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
Labor + Trade Relations

Are Your Trade Contractor Relationships Strategic or Transactional?

Jan. 5, 2022
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Image: Stock adobe
Markets

First-Time Buyers Persevere in Difficult Housing Market

Nov. 11, 2021
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
Purchasing

5 Supply-Chain Takeaways From the Pandemic That Will Serve You Well in the Future

Oct. 2, 2021

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