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Business Management

Endeavor Business Media Acquires Several Scranton Gillette Communications Brands

Pro Builder and Pro Builder Show Village are two of the brands acquired by the Nashville-based B2B media company

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Business Management

The Role of Paid Time Off in a Competitive Labor Market

PTO policies can be a differentiator for home builders vying for in-house skilled labor or management talent

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Business Management

Margin vs. Markup: The True Impact of Pricing Decisions on Home Builder Profits

Simple pricing mistakes could be harming your profits. Here's how to avoid that

Builders with roll of house plans discuss how to make homes more affordable

Opinion

The Builder's Role in Housing Affordability

What part can (and should) builders play to reduce the cost of building and buying new homes? Consider these suggestions

Business Management

Predicting Profit: How to Know Your Margin Before You Close

Nine strategies to help home builders control their costs and predict profit before starting a project

Business Management Best Practices

NAHB Advice to Home Builders: Evaluate Your Contracts

As the coronavirus disrupts supply chains and some cities suspend construction, the National Association of Home Builders recommends...

Coronavirus Resources and Information

Advice and Preliminary Policy From a Midsize Builder During the Pandemic

Al Trellis, president of Home Builders Network, gives his suggestions for how builders can respond to the pandemic and an example of a preliminary policy by a midsize home builder

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Women in Construction

Keys to Builder Success, According to 3 Trailblazing NAHB Female Leaders

NAHB may be highlighting female leaders during Women’s History Month, but these three women are on the grind every day as presidents of...

Labor + Trade Relations

Process and Product Issues Guarantee One Thing: Job Security for Trades

Home builders should ask themselves: Am I helping or hindering the profitability of my trades and suppliers? Your answer will determine your own financial success

Business Management

What Are the Top Challenges Builders Faced in 2019 and Expect in 2020?

If you were a builder in 2019, this shouldn’t come as a surprise: The cost and availability of labor were the greatest challenges faced by...

Business Management

What Do Homebuyers Want? Builders Adopt a New Strategy

Homebuyer desires are ever-changing and transient. Getting back to some core principles can help builders refocus their business and attract buyers in the process

Project Management

7 Steps to Building Homes Faster and Reducing Cycle Time

Seven ways (plus some extra tips) for home builders to cut cycle time in today’s labor-constrained market

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Sales + Marketing Trends

National Homebuying Trends That Give Builders an Edge in Local Markets

Three recent national studies look at consumer homebuying trends. Pro Builder looks at the data to reveal opportunities for builders to create competitive distinction within their markets

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Project Management

Cycle Time: the Gift That Keeps on Giving

Tightly managed cycle time is critical for home builders to achieve sustainable, predictable profits. Neglect it, and you’re playing a dangerous game with your business

Endeavor Business Media Acquires Several Scranton Gillette Communications Brands

The Role of Paid Time Off in a Competitive Labor Market

Margin vs. Markup: The True Impact of Pricing Decisions on Home Builder Profits

The Builder's Role in Housing Affordability

These Are the Best Markets for Buyers and Sellers Right Now

US Rental Market Cools Down Following Several Months of Price Increases

Trends Survey Reveals 4 Residential Design Trends Driven by Rising Costs