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on June 18,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
New study focuses on high-profit architecture, engineering and environmental consulting firms
on April 10,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

These job search and interview strategies cover information for the entire job search process.

on January 21,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Aflac's goal for 2009 is to focus on the construction industry
on September 30,2008 in Feature

Excellent HR processes and customer satisfaction earned K. Hovnanian – Northern California a 2009 National Housing Quality Honorable Mention Award.

on July 31,2007 in Feature

A great workplace offers more than good pay, a safe job site and an occasional pat on the back. Read about homebuilders — like those on Professional Builder’s Top Five Best Workplaces —...

on June 30,2007 in Feature

How do you treat family members with whom you’re in business? With fidelity, honesty, and fairness. Custom builders share what has kept them successful and sane while juggling the intricacies of...

on January 31,2007 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

Activity at Standard Pacific Homes, Kimball Hill Homes, WCI Communities, Park Square Homes, Centex, Jim Walter Homes and Wall Homes is covered this month.

on September 30,2006 in Feature
Hiring the right people takes thought, patience and skill. Are you holding the right auditions?
on August 31,2006 in Feature
Are great site superintendents born or made? Many building firms now hire based on character; not experience.
on August 31,2006 in Feature
Standard recruiting procedures are great for finding standard-issue employees. But finding great talent requires something better — and the key is to not wait until you have a particular...
on June 30,2006 in Feature
A How-To resource for involving the community in your development plans.
on June 30,2006 in Feature
Pella offers a training program on the proper way to install a window in order to help solve the number one problem in the construction industry.
on May 31,2006 in Feature
The Home Builders Institute (HBI) has partnered with Beazer Homes and Latinos on Fast Track (LOFT) to launch Team Builders.
on May 31,2006 in Feature
Brindley Byrd, CGR, CAPS, founder and president of Qx2 Incorporated in Lansing, has turned a profitable remodeling business into a consulting and training firm that specializes in teaching dust...
on April 30,2006 in Feature
Mold continues to be an important topic to builders and homeowners, especially in light of rebuilding efforts in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast after last year's hurricanes. The Responsible...
on March 31,2006 in Feature
Hiring Practices and Profit Sharing Plan
on March 31,2006 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Giants are using building science to differentiate themselves from regional competitors, increase market share for their divisions and to protect and increase their bottom line.
on November 30,2005 in Feature
In this article, we will discuss organization business structures and selecting a lender. Business Structures After determining the goals of the project and the approximate amount of financing needed...
on October 31,2005 in Feature
The majority of real estate developers look to increase their potential investment return by using other people's money. Assuming that the rate of return for the project is greater than the...
on August 31,2005 in Feature
In the first part of the Land Acquisition and Development Financial series (August PB), we discussed a market analysis that serves as the foundation for your land acquisition and development...