John McManus

John McManus

President and Founder

John McManus, founder and president of The Builder’s Daily, is an award-winning editorial, programming, and digital content strategist. TBD's purpose is a community capable of constant improvement.

Why People Culture Is 2025’s Hardest-Working Advantage

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Why People Culture Is 2025’s Hardest-Working Advantage

In a market running in thinner air, David Weekley Homes, PulteGroup, and Tri Pointe Homes show how Fortune’s “Great Places to Work” aren’t just nice to have — they’re business-critical.

Pacific InterWest Steps In As Rival Inspection Company Shutters

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Pacific InterWest Steps In As Rival Inspection Company Shutters

When Quality Built’s abrupt closure left builders scrambling for inspections and compliance sign-offs, Pacific InterWest’s readiness, reach, and relationships turned crisis into a growth moment — in a market where timeliness and trust are at a premium.

Together with

Builder Advisor Group

Private Builders Trade Margin For Market Positioning Gains

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Private Builders Trade Margin For Market Positioning Gains

July orders rose 3.2% despite the season’s usual slowdown. Incentives climbed, margins fell, and community counts grew 17% year over year.

Five Presidents, One Goal: Let's Build The 2030 Homebuilder Now

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Five Presidents, One Goal: Let's Build The 2030 Homebuilder Now

At Focus On Excellence 2025, five presidents share hard-won strategies for thriving now and building for the next decade.

SDHC: Forged In Adversity, Resilient By Design, Bold By Nature

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SDHC: Forged In Adversity, Resilient By Design, Bold By Nature

In Q2 2025, SDHC shielded itself from the drag of housing’s slowdown with two bold market expansions—and proof that its practiced operating model is built to withstand volatility.

Why People Culture Is 2025’s Hardest-Working Advantage

Leadership

Why People Culture Is 2025’s Hardest-Working Advantage

In a market running in thinner air, David Weekley Homes, PulteGroup, and Tri Pointe Homes show how Fortune’s “Great Places to Work” aren’t just nice to have — they’re business-critical.

Pacific InterWest Steps In As Rival Inspection Company Shutters

Leadership

Pacific InterWest Steps In As Rival Inspection Company Shutters

When Quality Built’s abrupt closure left builders scrambling for inspections and compliance sign-offs, Pacific InterWest’s readiness, reach, and relationships turned crisis into a growth moment — in a market where timeliness and trust are at a premium.

Together with

Builder Advisor Group

Private Builders Trade Margin For Market Positioning Gains

Leadership

Private Builders Trade Margin For Market Positioning Gains

July orders rose 3.2% despite the season’s usual slowdown. Incentives climbed, margins fell, and community counts grew 17% year over year.

Five Presidents, One Goal: Let's Build The 2030 Homebuilder Now

Leadership

Five Presidents, One Goal: Let's Build The 2030 Homebuilder Now

At Focus On Excellence 2025, five presidents share hard-won strategies for thriving now and building for the next decade.

SDHC: Forged In Adversity, Resilient By Design, Bold By Nature

Leadership

SDHC: Forged In Adversity, Resilient By Design, Bold By Nature

In Q2 2025, SDHC shielded itself from the drag of housing’s slowdown with two bold market expansions—and proof that its practiced operating model is built to withstand volatility.