Ken Pinto

Ken Pinto

Owner, Kenzai USA

Pinto is founder of Kenzai USA – which applies TQM practice to global construction supply strategies. He brings a lifelong passion for building, design, engineering, and people to sourcing solutions.

Agility Rules Amid Uncertainty: Q1 Homebuilding Commodities Report

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Agility Rules Amid Uncertainty: Q1 Homebuilding Commodities Report

TBD contributor Ken Pinto says he can't recall a time with less pricing stability than we have now. Buckle up, as he predicts a lot will happen in Q2.

T-Time Ticking? Ken Pinto's Q4 Homebuilding Commodities Report

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T-Time Ticking? Ken Pinto's Q4 Homebuilding Commodities Report

With end-of-year price hikes looming, homebuilders are pushing back harder than ever on material costs. Sharpened cost-control strategies, from commodity tracking to supplier negotiations, will be critical as builders brace for supply chain and demand-driven price shifts.

Margin Pressure Gauge: Ken Pinto’s Q3 LBM Commodities Report

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Margin Pressure Gauge: Ken Pinto’s Q3 LBM Commodities Report

Moving from lump-sum contracts to unit pricing to find ways to reduce costs in the supply chain can be a win for homebuilders worried about high construction expenses.

Chain Of Command: Ken Pinto's Q2 LBM Commodities Analysis

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Chain Of Command: Ken Pinto's Q2 LBM Commodities Analysis

‘Where there’s mystery, there’s money,' according to TBD contributor Ken Pinto. Here’s why paying attention to commodity pricing pays off for homebuilding companies.

Together with

Boise Cascade

Q1 Commodity Report Hints At Higher Prices On The Horizon

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Q1 Commodity Report Hints At Higher Prices On The Horizon

A look at March 2024 commodity tracking data provides homebuilders with insights to guide their predictive analysis processes. Here are the pressure points.

Agility Rules Amid Uncertainty: Q1 Homebuilding Commodities Report

Products

Agility Rules Amid Uncertainty: Q1 Homebuilding Commodities Report

TBD contributor Ken Pinto says he can't recall a time with less pricing stability than we have now. Buckle up, as he predicts a lot will happen in Q2.

T-Time Ticking? Ken Pinto's Q4 Homebuilding Commodities Report

Products

T-Time Ticking? Ken Pinto's Q4 Homebuilding Commodities Report

With end-of-year price hikes looming, homebuilders are pushing back harder than ever on material costs. Sharpened cost-control strategies, from commodity tracking to supplier negotiations, will be critical as builders brace for supply chain and demand-driven price shifts.

Margin Pressure Gauge: Ken Pinto’s Q3 LBM Commodities Report

Products

Margin Pressure Gauge: Ken Pinto’s Q3 LBM Commodities Report

Moving from lump-sum contracts to unit pricing to find ways to reduce costs in the supply chain can be a win for homebuilders worried about high construction expenses.

Chain Of Command: Ken Pinto's Q2 LBM Commodities Analysis

Products

Chain Of Command: Ken Pinto's Q2 LBM Commodities Analysis

‘Where there’s mystery, there’s money,' according to TBD contributor Ken Pinto. Here’s why paying attention to commodity pricing pays off for homebuilding companies.

Together with

Boise Cascade

Q1 Commodity Report Hints At Higher Prices On The Horizon

Products

Q1 Commodity Report Hints At Higher Prices On The Horizon

A look at March 2024 commodity tracking data provides homebuilders with insights to guide their predictive analysis processes. Here are the pressure points.