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Leadership
Leadership Transformation, Not Just Another Industry Event
At Focus On Excellence, Chris Ertel and Johanna Buurman will lead a hands-on, transformative journey for homebuilding business leaders ready to move beyond analog operations.
Leadership
Where Homebuilding Wisdom And AI Talent Build What's Next
Focus On Excellence 2025 is where hard-won insight meets next-gen fluency—in one room, for two days, to build firms to survive through to 2030, and thrive well beyond.
Leadership
Warren Buffett’s Timeless Wisdom: A Blueprint for Builders
In his final shareholder meeting (as CEO), Warren Buffett emphasized long-term thinking, humility, and trust—principles that resonate deeply with homebuilding professionals facing today's market challenges.
Leadership
Tuskes Homes: Building Legacy And Leadership For Tomorrow
Succession isn’t just survival—it’s strategy. Mike Tuskes carries forward a three-generation homebuilding legacy by blending deep family values with technology innovation, discipline, and a people-first culture. Here’s how one local builder writes a next chapter in capability culture.
Together with
FTS
Leadership
Sumitomo Forestry Sharpens U.S. Focus With DRB Move
Strategic clarity replaces portfolio sprawl as Sumitomo bets big on U.S. scale and integration.
Together with
FTS





Capability and Culture
Leadership 06.04.25
Leadership Transformation, Not Just Another Industry Event
At Focus On Excellence, Chris Ertel and Johanna Buurman will lead a hands-on, transformative journey for homebuilding business leaders ready to move beyond analog operations.
Leadership 06.02.25
Where Homebuilding Wisdom And AI Talent Build What's Next
Focus On Excellence 2025 is where hard-won insight meets next-gen fluency—in one room, for two days, to build firms to survive through to 2030, and thrive well beyond.
Leadership 05.05.25
Warren Buffett’s Timeless Wisdom: A Blueprint for Builders
In his final shareholder meeting (as CEO), Warren Buffett emphasized long-term thinking, humility, and trust—principles that resonate deeply with homebuilding professionals facing today's market challenges.
Leadership 04.29.25
Tuskes Homes: Building Legacy And Leadership For Tomorrow
Succession isn’t just survival—it’s strategy. Mike Tuskes carries forward a three-generation homebuilding legacy by blending deep family values with technology innovation, discipline, and a people-first culture. Here’s how one local builder writes a next chapter in capability culture.
Leadership 04.16.25
Sumitomo Forestry Sharpens U.S. Focus With DRB Move
Strategic clarity replaces portfolio sprawl as Sumitomo bets big on U.S. scale and integration.