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.

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.

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.

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.

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.