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Information Silos: Data Out Standing in a
Field?
By Audrey Stroman
Imagine being able to have the exact information at your fingertips at at the very moment you need it so you can make the next important decision for your homebuilding company. Then, dreaming on, imagine you can broadcast this information to all the players in the organization so that everyone moves in concert.
It's a simple idea but in practice, it seldom happens.
Organizations are full of data. Some of it is timely, some is outdated and some is just plain incorrect. Which information do you use? How quickly can you get to it? As in every business, homebuilders fall victim to having silos of knowledge-data that is housed in such a way that the individuals who need it can't get to it. The silos are built and maintained by your organization - by process (or lack thereof) and by mindset. A common example of a data silo for a homebuilder: prospect and customer data that is in sales files that are not shared with production. Production has another set of data on the same customer for the same house build that then is not shared with sales or the customer service department which has yet another set of files on the same customer. Sound familiar?
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Compete & Win: Seven Keys to Success
By David Haifleigh,TheFutureWorks
Ten Million Dollars.
According to Chuck Shinn, "The Profit Doctor," and founder of Builder Partnerships, many of the homebuilder members of Builder Partnerships throw out the ten-mil number as their goal-what they are trying to produce in capital-at-work so they can fulfill on their lifestyle goals. That's what they're after with their businesses. Ten-mil.
This is not top 1%, this is top half percent. So it's safe to say that these homebuilders are playing to win-they're not just playing. This isn't a hobby to them. It isn't casual. So what do you need to do to compete and win at the highest levels of homebuilding? Here's an overview of where to start:
- Develop your aspirations. Know what the future you're trying to produce looks like for your business. Aspirations sustain us. Aspirations keep us going when things get tough. Find your passion. It's a 40 year game (age 22 to 62), a marathon, not a sprint. Do you have a higher purpose for what you're doing? Bringing families together? Helping active adults, whose savings have been reduced, afford the next chapter in their lives? Find one. You will need the motivation.
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Product News
Uponor Logic: The Smart Choice for Plumbing and Heating Homes
By Uponer
 When it comes to building a home, traditional systems and concepts are now being challenged by "smarter" technologies that make a structure more safe and sound as well as cost- and energy-efficient. With the introduction of a durable, flexible plastic piping product called PEX (an acronym for crosslinked polyethylene) there is growing realization that traditional copper or CPVC plumbing and forced-air HVAC systems aren't necessarily the best choice.
In fact, PEX is now installed in more new-home construction for plumbing than copper and CPVC combined - so the word is catching on in the industry and professionals are taking notice to all the benefits PEX provides. Read more...
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April Partner Notes
DSLD and Couture Homes Names America's Best Builders
Two Builder Partnerships builders have garnered the prestigious America's Best Builder award, which is presented by Builder magazine. Todd Ullom and Gary Hartogh, principals of Jupiter, Fla.-based Couture Homes, deliver high-end homes for discerning clients and have partnered with such firms as Italian designer and retailer, Salvatore Ferragamo.
Based in Denham Spring, La., DSLD Homes builds in Louisiana and Mississippi and for it's tight operational control.
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Seven Builder Partnerships Members in Professional Builder's "40 Under 40"
Seven members of Builder Partnerships companies have been recognized by Professional Builder in the new class of "40 Under 40." These people are identified as the up-and-comers in the homebuilding industry. Earning notice were
- Gene Brown, Atlantic Builders, Fredericksburg, Va.
- Paul DiGiorgio, Jagoe Homes, Owensboro, Ky.
- Chris Kelly, LGI Homes - Arizona Division, Scottsdale, Ariz.
- Richard Kuhn, StyleCraft Homes, Inc.
- Ryan Nash, DSLD Homes, Denham Springs, La.
- James Attwood, Maracay Homes, Scottsdale, Ariz.
- Brad McCall, McCall Homes, Billings, Mont.
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-------------------------------Boise Startup, Tresidio Homes, Featured on Builder Online Tresidio Homes, Boise, received the star treatment on Builder Online for the growth and success of the 5 year-old company. Serving the Boise market, the company competes by doing the design in-house. To learn more, click here ------------------------------ Building America Update The U.S. Department of Energy Building America program announced updates recently. Among them were: New Version of BEopt Offers Enhanced Capabilities The new BEopt Version 2.0 is now available! BEopt evaluates residential building designs and identifies cost-optimal efficiency packages at various levels of whole-house energy savings along the path to zero net energy. BEopt 2.0 includes major new features such as improved retrofit analysis capabilities, integration with the National Residential Efficiency Measures Database, photovoltaic and whole-house efficiency incentives, and HPXML export. Read about the new features and visit the website to download BEopt Version 2.0. Read more...
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Superintendent's Job: Front Line Manager
May 9-11, 2013 October 3-5, 2013 Embassy Suites-DTC Centennial, Colo. Learn the necessary tools to increase overall profitability and customer satisfaction. Click here to learn about May Click here to learn about October How to Get Organized for Growth and Profits May 13-15, 2013 The INN at Cherry Creek Denver, Colo. All the tools you need to become a more profitable and effective organization
Click here for more details The Executive Summit November 6-8, 2013 The Broadmoor Colorado Spring, Colo. This seminar is designed to help yo stay on the cutting edge of industry issues. It is an intensive, interactive experience with an emphasis on economics, management, marketing, production and current issues. Managing for Profit December 4-5, 2013 Embassy Suites--DTC Centennial, Colo. Managing for Profit is an intesive seminar designed by Charles C. Shinn, Jr., PhD, to show you the road map to improved profitability. Webinars Financial Planning: Measure the RIGHT Indicators to Influence Results Friday, May 03 at 11am EDT Emma S. Shinn, author of Accounting & Financial Management for Residential Construction, along with Jim Weigel and Audrey Stroman present the key indicators management teams should monitor to evaluate progress and understand the viability of the company. To Register, click here.
Successful Selling: The Amazing Secrets of Top Performing New Home Sales People Friday, May 17 at 11am EDT In this webinar, Tom Richey provides real life examples of how sales managers have persevered to increase sales, improve customer satisfaction and ultimately get great results. To Register, click here.
Decrease Costs and Improve Performance in Your Homes
Friday, May 24 at 11am EDT
In this webinar, Ed Hauck discusses several simple key steps you can take to modify the inside of your homes that will save you money, improve energy efficiency and STILL provide a high quality home to your buyers. To Register, click here Social Media for Home Builders: A Winning Plan
Friday, June 07 at 11am EDT What really works for Home Builders and what does not. In this webinar, Brad Bombadiere discusses real world examples of home builder strategies focusing on what has worked with their efforts. Join us as Brad Bombardiere explains the latest changes in internet marketing and how they can impact your business and the building industry overall. To Register, click here To see all the upcoming events, click here |
Builder Partnerships manages highly competitive rebate and incentive programs and works to strengthen relationships between builders, manufacturers and other service providers in the home building industry. Currently, we have more than 500 builders, more than 75 manufacturers and several service providers associated with our program.
For more information, visit www.builderpartnerships.com
The Shinn Group has more than 500 builder clients located across the U.S. and Canada, including top performers among regional homebuilders. We offer sound management and financial principles and practices to home builders across the U.S. and Canada.
For more information, visit www.theshinngroup.com
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