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Publisher's Letter: Tabula rasa - A blank slate for builders
on September 21,2011 in Feature

In this issue of Professional Builder (as well as in our sister publication Professional Remodeler) we argue that during the course of the past 18 months — a period of time dating to the release...

Lean building, scott sedam, home construction, home building, home building tech
on September 12,2011 in Feature

From the lack of meaningful savings to the overwhelming time commitment, Lean operations guru Scott Sedam refutes the most common misconceptions about implementing Lean process in home building....

on September 08,2011 in Feature

The high-tech, fast-paced nature of today’s business environment has many custom builders feeling overwhelmed. Here are a few simple tips for finding some balance in both business and life.

on September 07,2011 in Feature

Project management goes mobile with iPad

on September 07,2011 in Feature

Tablets may just be the ideal tool for remodelers when it comes to selling and designing jobs

on September 07,2011 in Feature

The iPad and other mobile technology are fundamentally changing the way remodelers do business

Taylor Morrison, Sheryl Palmer, acquisition, home building, new homes, builder,
on August 20,2011 in Feature

Professional Builder recently sat down with Taylor Morrison President and CEO Sheryl Palmer to discuss the firm's acquisition, growth opportunities, road to profitability, and land strategy. Here'...

Scott Sedam, purchasing, home building, builder purchasing, lean design, lean bu
on July 19,2011 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Measuring the lowest total cost of operations and counting every dollar, no matter who it goes to initially, are among the key tenets of purchasing, according to operations expert Scott Sedam. He...
on July 14,2011 in Feature

Change and disruption breed innovation. And who better to innovate than a new generation of successful industry leaders? The following individuals represent the future of the residential...

on July 06,2011 in Feature
Open book management helps to get employees engaged in the success of your company
on June 17,2011 in Feature
Buying in to a franchise or dealership can be a good way to grow your business
on June 15,2011 in Feature
The rules governing lead paint and renovation continue to evolve, presenting new challenges for remodelers.
on June 13,2011 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
on June 13,2011 in Feature
Analyzing where you excel and where you fall short can have a great impact on your company
homebuilding, home building, purchasing, labor purchasing, material purchasing
on June 12,2011 in Feature
Home builders that adopt the total cost model to purchasing and operations are guaranteed to save in the long run. Here’s a roadmap for getting started.
on June 08,2011 in Feature
After a long wait, EPA is ramping up RRP enforcement against remodelers and other contractors
home builders, mark richardson, home building, homebuilding, homebuilders, housi
on June 05,2011 in Feature
Successful builders are not waiting for the market to recover. They’ve accepted the current economic environment as the new normal and wake up every day focused on making it happen in these stormy...
PulteGroup, Richard Dugas, housing giants, professional builder's housing giants
on May 31,2011 in Feature
Professional Builder editors recently sat down with PulteGroup CEO Richard Dugas to discuss his strategy for bringing Pulte back to profitability in 2011, his thoughts on GSE reform and the changing...
on May 11,2011 in Feature

Craig Durosko offers his second five tips for creating a great remodeling experience for your clients