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.

Homebuilders Must Fight Like Hell For A Tariff Reprieve — Now

Leadership

Homebuilders Must Fight Like Hell For A Tariff Reprieve — Now

As Spring Selling season unfolds, new tariffs on key homebuilding's supply chain threaten to price out thousands of buyers, disrupt costs, and stall momentum by introducing uncertainty that could harm markets indefinitely. Industry leaders must take a vocal stand.

Tariff Barrage: Here's What Homebuilders Need to Know

Policy

Tariff Barrage: Here's What Homebuilders Need to Know

Sweeping new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China are shaking up homebuilding costs, supply chains, and buyer confidence. The real risk? The uncertainty that follows.

Presence: The Most Powerful Sign Of Resilience At IBS 2025

Leadership

Presence: The Most Powerful Sign Of Resilience At IBS 2025

81,000 builders, developers, and industry leaders gathered not just to connect, but to confront hard truths, show up the next day, and the next ... and find a way forward.

Breaking Homebuilding’s Labor Imbalance: A Blueprint for Action

Leadership

Breaking Homebuilding’s Labor Imbalance: A Blueprint for Action

We spoke with Branka Minic, CEO of Building Talent Foundation, about the new study and why solving homebuilding’s workforce imbalance requires more than just training—it requires hard economic data to connect the dots between skilled labor, efficiency, and affordability.

2025: A Turning Point For Homebuilding Tech Integration

Technology

2025: A Turning Point For Homebuilding Tech Integration

This year marks a pivotal shift as homebuilders adopt unified digital solutions that connect design, ERP, and CRM systems into a single lifecycle platform. This strategy enhances builder efficiency, cuts complexity, and drives faster product delivery through integration and AI-driven tools.

Together with

Higharc

Homebuilders Must Fight Like Hell For A Tariff Reprieve — Now

Leadership

Homebuilders Must Fight Like Hell For A Tariff Reprieve — Now

As Spring Selling season unfolds, new tariffs on key homebuilding's supply chain threaten to price out thousands of buyers, disrupt costs, and stall momentum by introducing uncertainty that could harm markets indefinitely. Industry leaders must take a vocal stand.

Tariff Barrage: Here's What Homebuilders Need to Know

Policy

Tariff Barrage: Here's What Homebuilders Need to Know

Sweeping new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China are shaking up homebuilding costs, supply chains, and buyer confidence. The real risk? The uncertainty that follows.

Presence: The Most Powerful Sign Of Resilience At IBS 2025

Leadership

Presence: The Most Powerful Sign Of Resilience At IBS 2025

81,000 builders, developers, and industry leaders gathered not just to connect, but to confront hard truths, show up the next day, and the next ... and find a way forward.

Breaking Homebuilding’s Labor Imbalance: A Blueprint for Action

Leadership

Breaking Homebuilding’s Labor Imbalance: A Blueprint for Action

We spoke with Branka Minic, CEO of Building Talent Foundation, about the new study and why solving homebuilding’s workforce imbalance requires more than just training—it requires hard economic data to connect the dots between skilled labor, efficiency, and affordability.

2025: A Turning Point For Homebuilding Tech Integration

Technology

2025: A Turning Point For Homebuilding Tech Integration

This year marks a pivotal shift as homebuilders adopt unified digital solutions that connect design, ERP, and CRM systems into a single lifecycle platform. This strategy enhances builder efficiency, cuts complexity, and drives faster product delivery through integration and AI-driven tools.

Together with

Higharc