Building Savvy: On the Precipise?

Navigating through constant change and inevitable challenges can build resilience and coping skills over time.  But the feeling of always being on the verge or brink of significant change can leave even the most experienced business owners with feelings of uncertainty or loss of control. 

As homebuilders, we’re tasked with creating spaces of retreat and refuge. As “wellness” rises to the top of buyer wish lists, we’re learning the connection between home environment and optimum physical and mental health.

For our own stability and that of our businesses, easing the feelings of chaos means refining business processes and making informed and intentional long-range plans. Being able to move forward with confidence and certainty ready to embrace new ideas proactively rather than reactively is the key to business survival.

For the past 20 years or so, we’ve attended most of the annual Design & Construction Week® events. This year in Las Vegas, the building products garnering attention were those that solve problems head-on.  As designers seek clever ways to do more with less space, products designed to keep homes more clutter-free and make life generally more stress-free win the prize. Builders are keen on solutions that take safety to the next level, reduce exposure to risk, and simplify installation. Inside, our Industry News and Focus Section articles review some of the adaptable, innovative solutions for builders and their customers seen at the recent shows.

In donning our auto journalist hats, the annual car show and driving events are also on our calendar. At these gatherings, we’re inspired by the strategies of brand leaders.  Yes, the Savvy Trucks & Toys article is for the gearheads among our audience. But it’s published here for the main purpose of offering inspiring examples from an industry that runs remarkably parallel to our own.  So, if you seek to increase quality control and safety standards while optimizing supply chain issues and maintaining a customer-centric approach, those automotive industry leaders may spark a creative solution you can immolate.

We invite housing industry pros to join us in evolving to seize new opportunities! 

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