From the year 1999 to 2001 I led the enterprise wide SAP conversion for a top ten builder. Up until that time, very little was ever seen of a fully…

BIM is technology which can be of enormous help. It can of course be a great tool to help us integrate for example design and estimating. It should…

Check yourself before you wreck yourself. This delightful saying comes from a rap song by Ice Cube. Mr. Cube’s message urges us all to make use of a…

So often I hear builders say that quality may work in manufacturing plants, but not out here building homes. Well of course it does work, but hearing…

One of the many harsh realities we’ve grown accustomed to during this economic downturn is the turbulent nature of stock market indices, especially…

In speaking to many builders and re-modelers weekly, it has been interesting to take note that the classic performance appraisal has fallen by the…

For several years I led 600 real estate agents across multiple markets. About 20% of my business involved the Homebuilder. Here’s what I learned that…

While dining at a restaurant recently I was asked by the waiter how my meal was and if there was anything that could be improved. The meal and…

As a dedicated practitioner of Lean process and methods, one of the more aggravating things I sometimes hear is a builder bragging about how they are…

Have you ever heard a framer say, “I just make it look like the picture”? I have —  far too often. They are referring to a lack of elevation detail…