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.

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.

Fred Rothman’s Quiet Power: A Salute To Lennar’s Relentless Operator

Leadership

Fred Rothman’s Quiet Power: A Salute To Lennar’s Relentless Operator

After nearly two decades shaping Lennar’s operational core, Fred Rothman steps down, leaving behind a legacy of precision, patience, and purpose.

Together with

Builder Advisor Group

Here's Why Japan’s Iida Group Chose a 55+ Georgia Builder For Its U.S. Debut

Capital

Here's Why Japan’s Iida Group Chose a 55+ Georgia Builder For Its U.S. Debut

A major Japanese builder enters U.S. housing with a stake in Atlanta-based Patrick Malloy Communities. Here's what it means for the M&A race, aging buyers, and the Southeast growth map.

Production Power Meets Purpose In Houston’s Urban Core

Leadership

Production Power Meets Purpose In Houston’s Urban Core

Kevan and Ayesha Shelton’s Park Street Homes blends production efficiency with reflective neighborhood design. The result: attainable housing that honors urban community roots.

Fed Up? Stop Waiting. Builders Must Push With Precision Now.

Marketing & Sales

Fed Up? Stop Waiting. Builders Must Push With Precision Now.

Forget the Fed’s signals. The bigger sales challenge is buyer doubt. Builders must act with urgency and precision. Buyer traffic exists, but trust and action are stalled. Here's how to convert with data and human clarity.

Together with

New Home Star

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.

Fred Rothman’s Quiet Power: A Salute To Lennar’s Relentless Operator

Leadership

Fred Rothman’s Quiet Power: A Salute To Lennar’s Relentless Operator

After nearly two decades shaping Lennar’s operational core, Fred Rothman steps down, leaving behind a legacy of precision, patience, and purpose.

Together with

Builder Advisor Group

Here's Why Japan’s Iida Group Chose a 55+ Georgia Builder For Its U.S. Debut

Capital

Here's Why Japan’s Iida Group Chose a 55+ Georgia Builder For Its U.S. Debut

A major Japanese builder enters U.S. housing with a stake in Atlanta-based Patrick Malloy Communities. Here's what it means for the M&A race, aging buyers, and the Southeast growth map.

Production Power Meets Purpose In Houston’s Urban Core

Leadership

Production Power Meets Purpose In Houston’s Urban Core

Kevan and Ayesha Shelton’s Park Street Homes blends production efficiency with reflective neighborhood design. The result: attainable housing that honors urban community roots.

Fed Up? Stop Waiting. Builders Must Push With Precision Now.

Marketing & Sales

Fed Up? Stop Waiting. Builders Must Push With Precision Now.

Forget the Fed’s signals. The bigger sales challenge is buyer doubt. Builders must act with urgency and precision. Buyer traffic exists, but trust and action are stalled. Here's how to convert with data and human clarity.

Together with

New Home Star