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.

How Precision Can Shave Time From Homebuilders' Build Cycle

Products

How Precision Can Shave Time From Homebuilders' Build Cycle

Sales may be priority No. 1 right now. And that needs to be bolstered by virtually flawless operations. Boise Cascade’s SawTek gives builders speed, savings, and first-time-right quality when it matters most.

Together with

Boise Cascade

UHG’s Crossroads Signals M&A Momentum, Market Reckoning

Capital

UHG’s Crossroads Signals M&A Momentum, Market Reckoning

A struggling public builder weighs strategic alternatives as prospective acquirers circle amid capital constraints and consolidation tailwinds.

Reframing What’s Possible: A Housing Factory On The Move

Technology

Reframing What’s Possible: A Housing Factory On The Move

With its 2025 Ivory Prize win, Reframe Systems moves from a promising innovation to a validated force in reshaping housing affordability through modular microfactories, climate-resilient design, and workforce reinvention.

In Uncertain Times, Capability Investment Is A Survival Tool

Products

In Uncertain Times, Capability Investment Is A Survival Tool

Boise Cascade’s $140M mill improvements reflect a long-game commitment to builders under pressure from volatility, costs, and customer hesitation.

Together with

Boise Cascade

Faster Builds, Better Margins: The ROI On Right-The-1st-Time Velocity

Technology

Faster Builds, Better Margins: The ROI On Right-The-1st-Time Velocity

Inside the digital transformation of homebuilding: How integrated teams, shared data, and AI are turning velocity into a high-stakes profit advantage.

Together with

Higharc

How Precision Can Shave Time From Homebuilders' Build Cycle

Products

How Precision Can Shave Time From Homebuilders' Build Cycle

Sales may be priority No. 1 right now. And that needs to be bolstered by virtually flawless operations. Boise Cascade’s SawTek gives builders speed, savings, and first-time-right quality when it matters most.

Together with

Boise Cascade

UHG’s Crossroads Signals M&A Momentum, Market Reckoning

Capital

UHG’s Crossroads Signals M&A Momentum, Market Reckoning

A struggling public builder weighs strategic alternatives as prospective acquirers circle amid capital constraints and consolidation tailwinds.

Reframing What’s Possible: A Housing Factory On The Move

Technology

Reframing What’s Possible: A Housing Factory On The Move

With its 2025 Ivory Prize win, Reframe Systems moves from a promising innovation to a validated force in reshaping housing affordability through modular microfactories, climate-resilient design, and workforce reinvention.

In Uncertain Times, Capability Investment Is A Survival Tool

Products

In Uncertain Times, Capability Investment Is A Survival Tool

Boise Cascade’s $140M mill improvements reflect a long-game commitment to builders under pressure from volatility, costs, and customer hesitation.

Together with

Boise Cascade

Faster Builds, Better Margins: The ROI On Right-The-1st-Time Velocity

Technology

Faster Builds, Better Margins: The ROI On Right-The-1st-Time Velocity

Inside the digital transformation of homebuilding: How integrated teams, shared data, and AI are turning velocity into a high-stakes profit advantage.

Together with

Higharc