October 2017 Monthly Briefing: An Ode to Candy Corn
Typically, all the articles in the newsletter cover serious business issues. As we get into the holiday season, Builder Partnerships founder Chuck Shinn thought it would be nice to lighten things up and talk about his obsession: candy corn.
Of course, the newsletter is also filled with valuable information for home builders.
Senior Consultant Matt Collins discusses why trades aren't showing up on jobs. Home Address President Carol Smith tackles the tough issue of responding to home buyer bullies. Plus, Monthly Briefing Editor Pat Curry shares how the generosity of the home builder community helped send critically ill children to camp.
Legrand shares insights into how builders can reap profits from home automation and Protecto Wrap details its line of waterproofing products.
Plus, there's plenty of upcoming events you won't want to miss.
Home Buyer Bullies
4 steps for dealing with customers who threaten violence By Carol SmithPresident, Home AddressDuring a conversation about paint touch-up, an agitated home owner in Oklahoma City explained to her warranty manager that “I own a .44 and I know how to use it.” A furnace technician in Salt Lake City was threatened with decapitation by a home owner who thought his furnace was too noisy.A woman home from military duty in the Middle East and ...
An Ode to Candy Corn
By Charles C. Shinn Jr., Ph.D.Founder, Builder PartnershipsTypically, all the articles in the newsletter cover serious business issues. As we get into the holiday season, I thought it would be nice to lighten things up and talk about my obsession: candy corn.Every year in late September, these decadently sweet, unhealthy treats appear in the stores in all kinds of varieties: traditional candy corn, Indian corn, mellow creme pumpkins, autumn mix, ...
Quarterly Economic Update Presented by Chuck Shinn, Builder Partnerships –Dec 7 at Noon EDT
In this presentation, Chuck Shinn, Builder Partnerships will present findings and insights on the direction of the market. Focus will be on discussing the quarterly statistics and how those are playing out in the local market and with private regional builders. Free for participating Builder Partnerships members $50 / non-participating members $450 for non-members
Advanced Purchasing Enhanced Reception, February 6 in Atlanta, Georgia at 5:30 PM EST
Build Stronger Relationships and Focus On Results.Builder Partnerships is the premier organization for home builders management education dating back to 1954 under the leadership of Lee Evans, and during the last 20 plus years under the direction of Charles (Chuck) C. Shinn, Jr., PhD. Each of our training sessions draws between 25 - 40 attendees from leading mid-tier building companies. The intimate size of our events allows for personal, focuse...
Managing for Profit in Atlanta, GA - February 19 - 21, 2018
Designed to show you the road map to improved profitability, Managing for Profit is an intensive seminar with a focus on management techniques and tools that you can use immediately to achieve improved results across your entire organization.Receive valuable insights on the following topics:Setting achievable, profitable goals across the organizationDetermining what profit is reasonable for your organizationUsing simple management tools to increa...
Managing for Profit (Enhanced Reception) - February 20 in Atlanta, GA at 5:30 PM EST
Build Stronger Relationships and Focus On Results.Builder Partnerships is the premier organization for home builders management education dating back to 1954 under the leadership of Lee Evans, and during the last 20 plus years under the direction of Charles (Chuck) C. Shinn, Jr., PhD. Each of our training sessions draws between 25 - 40 attendees from leading mid-tier building companies. The intimate size of our events allows for personal, focuse...
The Superintendent's Job - Front Line Manager in Atlanta, GA - February 8 - 10, 2018
The Superintendent’s Job – Front Line Manager seminar is designed as an interactive experience to help your team improve job site management techniques. This specialized training provides the necessary tools to increase overall profitability and customer satisfaction through a strong focus on building the house right the first time: on quality, on budget, and on time.Providing tools and techniques for improving field operations is the...
Advanced Purchasing *NEW*, February 6-7, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia
Once the hurdle of solid estimating and cost control processes has been cleared, improving the purchasing team's understanding of the negotiating process is one of the most worthwhile endeavors a home builder can pursue to improve profitability. The interesting thing is that this doesn't just mean learning how to play "hardball" with your trades and suppliers. The Advanced Purchasing seminar is an interactive experience that encourages the purcha...
Why Aren't the Trades Showing Up to My Jobs?!
Breaking the cycle of unreliable schedules. By Matt Collins Builder Partnerships Senior Consultant If you ask 10 builders about their greatest struggle right now, nine will tell you it’s the production schedule. They see cycle times extending weeks longer than what was on the initial schedule at the time of release. This time drift doesn’t happen because framers now swing hammers slower than before. It is because the homes are sitting emp...
Driving for Kids
Builders wow organizers with generous donations for sick children By Pat CurryMonthly Briefing EditorThe home builder community has once again shown its heart for those in need of a helping hand. In late August, Chuck and Emma Shinn asked Builder Partnerships members and their friends in residential construction to consider supporting their annual involvement in Driving for Kids. Driving for Kids is part of America’s British Reliability Ru...
Key Drives of Customer Satisfaction for Home Builders - Webinar Nov 16th at 12 PM EST
Presentation and Panel Discussion Led by Erin Lewis, GuildQualityAmazon CEO Jef Bezos has famously said, "customers are always beautifully, wonderfully dissatisfied, even when they report being happy and business is great." Even when they have told you everything was great, your customers generally have more to say. That is why thousands of home services professionals trust GuildQualityto gather customer feedback for them. After surveying over 2 ...
A Builder's Road Map to Profit from Home Automation
Legrand offers insights on this hot trend Technology is more woven into our lifestyle and everyday living habits than ever before. In the world of the IoT (Internet of Things), many of the “things” we currently connect and communicate with – mobile phones, tablets, and computers – can also control products in the home: security systems, cameras, thermostats, lights, entertainment systems, door locks, window shades, DVRs, a...
13th Annual Networking Reception at IBS January 8, 2018
Save the DateMondayJanuary 8, 20185:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Rosen Plaza Hotel9700 International DrOrlando, FL 32819Join us for an evening of networking and camaraderie. Catch up with old friends and make new connections at our 13th Annual Networking Reception. Space is limited. Reserve your spot today!
Waterproofing Solutions
Protecto Wrap is the single-source supplier for buildersAre your flashing tapes not sticking? Are you looking for faster flashing application without the callback? Could you benefit from waterproofing your openings from a single- source supplier? Why not get paid to be specific about the waterproofing products that go into your home and the products your subcontractors use?Protecto Wrap Company has been manufacturing waterproofing products since ...
