Builder Magazine: Operations

9 Steps to Better Profitability

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:47:05 EST

Home building pros share tips for improving the bottom line.

Save Money and Space by Going Paperless

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:57:37 EST

Going paperless is a serious decision that involves more than just space--it's about having enough money and the right plan to do so.

An App to Streamline Blueprint Sharing

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:49:26 EST

Fast and intuitive, the PlanGrid app allows teams to annotate and share plans seamlessly.

Lord Provides: Phillippe Lord Moved Meritage from Gut- to Data-Driven Land Buys

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:21:36 EST

Phillippe Lord moved meritage from gut- to data-driven land buys.

Contractor Develops Photo Management Software

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 10:53:00 EST

A new integrated construction photo management platform uses a pay-per-project model with a user-friendly interface that takes the labeling and indexing process to the next level.

Is Proprietary Software Better Suited for Builders' Operations?

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:07:16 EST

A regional builder and systems provider debate customization and compromise.

Meeting Customers Head On

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 01:19:32 EST

Four owners customize their systems and floor plans to meet the needs of a changing buyer base.

International Builders' Show 2013

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:55:14 EST

IBS is just around the corner. What better way for those in the home building industry to get back up to speed on everything they need to know to move forward as the housing market begins to improve.

Home Building Dominated by Subcontractors

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:00:55 EST

More than 90 percent of home builders contract out operations typically done by skilled and specialty trades.

Housing Recovery, Notwithstanding, It's Time Home Builders Change

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:35:53 EST

As debate and perceptions raise questions as to whether housing's turned a corner, home builders need to ignore the noise and improve their operations at every turn.

Futurist Urges Builders to Think Beyond Their Horizons

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 09:35:05 EST

Peter Diamandis says that innovation is "a state of mind."

Builders Fear Shortages if Business Picks Up Strongly

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:28:21 EST

Will there be enough materials and manpower to meet demand, they ask?

How Obamacare Will Affect Your Health Care Costs

Mon, 6 Aug 2012 11:55:51 EST

Expect premiums to rise as the Affordable Care Act takes effect, but many other impacts aren't yet certain.

What Makes a Builder Profitable?

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 08:40:46 EST

A recent survey by The Shinn Group offers insight into what company practices are growing margins.

2013 America's Best Builders Call For Entries

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 08:43:32 EST

America’s Best Builders award program honors the best in the business of home building.

Public Home Builder Chief Executives' Collective Compensation Dropped in 2011

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:04:09 EST

CEO pay deals get right-sized under intense shareholder scrutiny.

Publicly held home builders struggled in 2011 to make money in a lethal environment.

Tue, 29 May 2012 05:59:39 EST

Big Builder grades the performance of the 13 largest publicly held builders in the country.

Some Builders Are Finally Hiring Again

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:38:10 EST

But finding qualified candidates, ready to contribute immediately, is a challenge.

Builder Names Its 2012 America's Best Builder Winners

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:30:05 EST

Neal Communities, Pinnacle Mountain Homes, The Mungo Cos., and Landmark Fine Homes are standouts in their industry and their markets.

Grand Homes in Position for Recovery

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:12:22 EST

This Dallas builder heeded the warnings and rehauled its business and has been able to survive during the recession.