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Leadership
Sorry, Robots -- Humans Are Still The Future Of Homebuilding
Skillit CEO Fraser Patterson argues that the homebuilding industry’s biggest risk isn’t a lack of robots—it’s a shortage of accessible, skilled frontline workers. Richard Lawson has the full interview.
Policy
Job Corps Shutdown A Blow To Prized Builders' Talent Pipeline
As Spring Selling falters, the construction industry risks losing a vital talent pipeline for its next generation workforce.
Technology
Brandon Elliott’s Next Big Thing: An Uber-Style Building Trades Platform
After selling Elliott Homes to Meritage, the Gulfport, Miss.-based entrepreneur sets his sights on transforming trades with a logistics-tech startup that aims to make construction faster, smarter, and more affordable—starting with siding.
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Little Big Deal: What Synergos' Purchase Of Florida-Based ODC Means
The combination of Synergos’ hands-on, tech-enabled, locally-trusted contractor services and Asahi Kasei’s long-term operational roadmap points to a transformative potential for U.S. homebuilders seeking to streamline operations in a cost-sensitive environment.
Leadership
New Building Talent Foundation Push: Upskill Current Frontline Workers
A new "Blueprint for Upskilling the Homebuilding Workforce" focuses not on recruiting new workers but on the untapped potential of those already on the job sites to impact and improve business and operational outcomes.
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Leadership 09.25.25
Sorry, Robots -- Humans Are Still The Future Of Homebuilding
Skillit CEO Fraser Patterson argues that the homebuilding industry’s biggest risk isn’t a lack of robots—it’s a shortage of accessible, skilled frontline workers. Richard Lawson has the full interview.
Policy 06.06.25
Job Corps Shutdown A Blow To Prized Builders' Talent Pipeline
As Spring Selling falters, the construction industry risks losing a vital talent pipeline for its next generation workforce.
Technology 03.27.25
Brandon Elliott’s Next Big Thing: An Uber-Style Building Trades Platform
After selling Elliott Homes to Meritage, the Gulfport, Miss.-based entrepreneur sets his sights on transforming trades with a logistics-tech startup that aims to make construction faster, smarter, and more affordable—starting with siding.
Technology 09.09.24
Little Big Deal: What Synergos' Purchase Of Florida-Based ODC Means
The combination of Synergos’ hands-on, tech-enabled, locally-trusted contractor services and Asahi Kasei’s long-term operational roadmap points to a transformative potential for U.S. homebuilders seeking to streamline operations in a cost-sensitive environment.
Leadership 06.19.24
New Building Talent Foundation Push: Upskill Current Frontline Workers
A new "Blueprint for Upskilling the Homebuilding Workforce" focuses not on recruiting new workers but on the untapped potential of those already on the job sites to impact and improve business and operational outcomes.
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