Leadership
Leadership
A compilation of HousingZone's articles, surveys, ideas, trends, and tips on leadership for residential builders, remodelers, and architects serving the residential construction industry.
HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge Announces Forthcoming Resignation
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge has said that she intends to leave office later this month
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Floodproof on a Floodplain
An impressive addition to the IDEA Home series, the NEWLOOK Experience Home is a master class in engineering and creative design, with builder Michael Freiburger out-thinking an exceptionally tricky lot
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Why Start a Custom Building Business?
In this Taking Care of Business segment, expert coach and trainer Scott Beebe joins our host Duane Johns to talk about where custom builders could be getting off on the wrong foot
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3 Questions Answered About Reliable Energy in Home Construction
Energy expert Bryan Cordill makes a case for why and how propane is an answer to growing concerns about reliability and resilience in home construction
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Master the paperwork: What builders need to file to get financing
What kind of information do the investors need to see from you before they're willing to discuss putting up their cash? For starters, your company's current financial statement and most recent tax return, says Maggie Marotta, principal at Plano, Texas-based Apogee Partners. Marotta offers tips on getting your foot in the door for project financing.
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The Fine Art of Negotiating
In order to negotiate successfully, custom builders need to educate their clients throughout the construction process — and remember to keep their cool when things go awry.
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10 Ways to Value-Engineer Your Building Business Today
Here's a sample of the recommendations of three industry experts from a recent Professional Builder Webcast.
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Executive Insight: How to Tell It's Time to Bring Back Workers
Analysis on when it's the right time to re-hire laid-off employees
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Octogenarian Earns NATE Recertification
84-year-old HVACR technician passes North American Technician Excellence certification retention test
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Remodelers Tighten Up Labor Costs to Stay Afloat
Faced with a shortfall of new business, remodelers have been obliged to make cuts in staff, pay and benefits and bring work in house that used to be outsourced.
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Should Remodelers Invest in Social Media?
Professional Remodeler magazine examines why remodelers should care about social media and what they should consider before jumping in.
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Negotiating Dos and Don'ts for Home Builders
This is a helpful list of tips that home builders can use when they're negotiating with clients
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The BALA Winner's Circle
BALA finalists stand out from the crowd because of their workmanship, attention to detail, strong elevations and smart use of space inside and out..
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With Smart Design, Custom Builders Can Build More on Less
Make the most of urban infill sites by building up instead of out, advises architect Rocky Rockefeller