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Applying lean construction to residential projects

Lets Build

One of the most significant sources of waste in residential projects comes from rework or correcting mistakes that could have easily been avoided. But how can you minimise waste and avoid rework in residential construction? The problem: Waste in residential construction. The solution: Lean construction for residential projects.

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How a large residential contractor reduced building time 5x by moving their schedule to the cloud

Lets Build

It is one of the leading residential contractors in Central and South America, and a great example of how increasing site visibility by seamlessly sharing your programme with your teams can bring enormous benefits to your projects. Learn more: Why every residential project needs a real-time GPS, not a paper-based map.

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Weekly Inventory Is Down Just 6% Year-Over-Year at the Start of May

Pro Builder

Weekly Inventory Is Down Just 6% Year-Over-Year at the Start of May. Housing supply is still at a historic low, but residential construction is speeding up. . Though inventory will remain at a historically low level, year-over-year supply is rising, especially as new home sales slow as a result of elevated mortgage rates.

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Builders Press Pause on New-Home Construction as Unsold Inventory Hits Record High

Pro Builder

Builders Press Pause on New-Home Construction as Unsold Inventory Hits Record High. Home builders doubled down on residential construction projects to turn a higher profit throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, but as buyer demand wavers, prices are falling in an oversupplied market. Mon, 08/08/2022 - 10:18. New-Home Sales.

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Calculations, Inventory, Service and More

Contractor Magazine

Software designed to streamline the use of Manual J calculations, a cloud-based collaborative inventory management solution, service management software for contractors with residential and commercial clients and more.

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Single-Family Residential Market Faces New Challenges Ahead in 2022

Pro Builder

Single-Family Residential Market Faces New Challenges Ahead in 2022. Both the residential construction industry and the U.S. Although supply constraints have been frustrating, builders understand that continuing low housing inventories and strong demand will continue to drive the industry forward throughout 2022.

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Storage Units: Are They Worth Buying Or Building?

Construction Marketing

Be it residential or for commercial purposes, they’ll probably be required in some cases. . To store their goods, supplies, materials, and inventory relevant to their businesses, many business owners look for storage units. But by acquiring a storage unit, they know for sure that their belongings will be secure until their return. .