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Mike Beirne, Senior Editor

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Winning With Trades

Even in a tight labor market, there are ways custom builders can stand out as the preferred company for their trades
Dec. 22, 2021
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Cannabis Workplace Policy and the Weed Minefield

Builders need skilled labor, but should their workplace policy drop zero tolerance for cannabis and risk taking on more liability?
June 11, 2021
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Marketing 101: Be the Expert

Rotelle Development gets its brand out there by positioning staff as a resource
Feb. 5, 2021
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One Custom Builder's Model for Staying Ahead of the Curve

In an unusual move for a custom builder, Compo Builders is using a model home to showcase cutting-edge technology
Dec. 23, 2020
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Arbitration Pros and Cons for Home Builders

Builders should know what leverage and protection they gain and lose when considering alternative dispute-resolution techniques  
March 31, 2020
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Getting Prospects to Pay for It (the Estimate)

A preconstruction process that convinces potential clients to pay for estimating is less about contract language and more about beginning a relationship
Sept. 19, 2019
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Cash Isn't Just King, It's Your Lifeline

Four experts explain how paying attention to cash flow can help keep builders from robbing Peter to pay Paul
April 2, 2019
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Syncing Great Client Expectations

Custom home builders share how managing client expectations can eliminate drama and create a better customer experience
July 16, 2018