Typically I like to save my drama for my mama – not this time. This time I packed it all into this 2,800-square-foot Lean-designed home. This cost-…

We have all heard of ‘they’ or ‘them’! You know, ‘they’ never give us enough material to do the job. ‘They’ didn’t leave it ready for us again. It…

Employers have had it pretty good the last few years when it comes to managing employee turnover and keeping workers happy. The state of the economy…

In this free book, leaders of Baldrige Award winning, World Class, organizations from all sectors share their success stories and eye-opening results…

Having arrived in Orlando for the International Builders Show and NAHB Winter Boards, a few quick updates and observations: Still no word on NAHB's…

There is nothing in homebuilding that makes less sense than purchasing by the square foot and it is a big obstacle in Lean implementation. Other than…

The fall of 2010, I found myself working with some of the best and brightest minds I have ever met in the construction industry.  I was working with…

Danger Will Robinson! Danger! The IBS plan review sessions are starting to get booked up. Professional Builder is hosting House Review Live with six…

This case study details the implementation of an extensive program of quality management at Wathen-Castanos, including training, the formation of…

Recently I visited a host of builder sites in Florida. My objective was to have a direct comparison of many builders’ models, sales personnel, sales…