Most builders would be shocked to learn how much poor materials management is costing them. A customized change program can have an immediate payback. On the jobsite, the words “set it over there for now,” are a red flag, a sign that the builder does not have a plan for how to manage material shipments.…
Rising water and sewer rates will be among the biggest challenges facing facility owners and managers in coming years. Those owners and managers will need to invest as much in water conservation as they have in energy efficiency over the past several years, and will need to find savings in places they previously ignored. Read…
You can’t see the subfloor in a finished home, but that doesn’t diminish its importance. The subfloor is as responsible—if not more responsible—for the entire flooring project’s success as is the finish floor, so skimping on quality just isn’t worth the risk. Read More
UILDERS WHO HAVE used 3D modeling software say it’s a game changer. “Today you need this technology to stay ahead of the competition,” says Michael Strong, COO of Los Angeles-area Structure Home. Read More
Innovation is the path to delivering new homes that are built to the highest standards of quality, performance and value—and are affordable and attainable. The Alliance is digging into all of the areas a production home builder must consider to evolve their business and their offering. Read More