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Scott Lackey, Warranty Performance Supervisor I have been involved in the residential construction industry in one form or another my entire life. As a teen, I worked as a gopher for my father John’s and my uncle Patrick’s construction company, Lacko Construction, a new-home builder. My father and uncle taught […]
I don’t want to insult anyone’s intelligence, but there’s a misunderstanding that has come up more than once, and we need to make things clear: Builders Risk does not insure your liability to members of the public. Clear as mud, right? Well, don’t shoot the messenger. Whoever came up with […]
Tifanee McCall is a longtime member of the Building Systems Councils (BSC) and a major advocate of the systems-built housing industry. She has been a member of NAHB for nearly 30 years and BSC member for over a decade. It is no surprise that due to her dedication to NAHB […]
A year ago, few of us who are not health professionals had thought much about pandemics, and none of us had heard of or even contemplated anything called Covid-19. Now people in every corner of the world have been adversely affected by this invisible enemy, as the Covid-19 pandemic has […]
In the first quarter of 2019, over 400,000 homes in the U.S. were LEED certified. To join in on this amazing cause, try practicing green building or green home remodeling. An eco-home is one that’s friendly to the environment. In this case, the environment stands for soil, atmosphere, people living […]
Preparing a house for a quick sale can seem overwhelming. As a builder or a contractor, getting the house built may seem like crossing the finish line, but sometimes that’s not enough to seal the deal. Following these expert tips will help you attract buyers, not just sightseers – which […]
From start to finish, there needs to be a process for everything if you want your construction business to be a success. This is especially true if you are starting in an area that already offers many new construction options for home buyers. Following these tips might not guarantee success […]
If you’re new to the construction industry it can seem like it will be impossible to make an impression and be as successful as existing companies. However, with some hard work, perseverance, and dedication you will find your success. Here are 5 tips for contractors who are looking to break […]
Are you a builder trying to decide if you need to offer new home builder warranties? Are you a builder trying to figure out exactly what constitutes a new home builder warranty? Builder warranties protect both the new homeowner and the home builder, and they provide coverage for potential defects […]
A home builder warranty is an expected inclusion for most new home and major remodeling projects. You may sometimes feel that builder warranties benefit homeowners more than they benefit builders, but they are a necessity for both parties. How does a home builder warranty offer builders like you sufficient protection and peace […]