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Why Do You Ask?
Asking questions is the lifeblood of innovation.
We don’t crave the answers, we crave the questions. Eventually, the questions and
resulting intelligence leads to new ideas, new products, and new technologies.
We must be willing to ask questions that we may never uncover the answers to.
We must be inquisitive enough to uncover the questions, and brave enough to seek the answers.
Do You Love What You Do?
We all have to work for a living in some way, shape, or form. They say that if you do what you love, you will never work a day in your...
John Koenig
23 hours ago2 min read
Change is Hard... Or is it?
It’s cliché to say change is hard… but for many of us, it is. And the more people involved, the harder the change. The following 3 steps...
Glenn Cottrell
1 day ago2 min read
Shouldn't Smart Homes Have Smart Infrastructure?
In today’s connected homes—where Smart TVs, home hubs, IoT gadgets, and Wi-Fi-enabled everything are the norm—there’s a quiet race...
Nik Stoltzfus
1 day ago2 min read
Are You Compromised?
In today’s digital age, ensuring that your organization’s sensitive data stays secure is crucial. Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is all about...
Chris Clark
6 days ago1 min read
Where Are My Files?
In any organization, document retention can become a real challenge. With so many people saving files in different ways, it’s easy for...
Cil Orzechowski
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What Truly Matters?
What if prospective buyers knew exactly what to look for and the right questions to ask before signing on the dotted line? Instead of...
Amber Fitzsimon
Apr 82 min read
Stick-Built vs. Modular: Which is Best?
Choosing between a stick-built home and a modular home is a significant decision with various implications. What’s the difference between...
Anthony Grisolia
Apr 72 min read
Is Self-Accountability Dead?
I get it. “Inspect what you expect” is an important leadership principle. Likewise, “Measure what matters” embodies a similar concept. If...
Glenn Cottrell
Apr 72 min read
Can You Hear Me?
Party walls. Fire walls. Area Separation walls. Shaft walls. Demising walls. These terms are often used interchangeably when discussing...
Rich Baker
Apr 32 min read
Can Everyone See the Money?
Highlighting the reality of your company—both its successes and challenges—strengthens the culture of honesty and trust necessary for...
Ron Kuzmirek
Mar 262 min read
What's the Secret Sauce?
At IBACOS, we visit over 130 large builder divisions each year, and one question we frequently hear is, “What’s the secret to maintaining...
Graham Davis
Mar 201 min read
Is Home Ownership Out-of-Reach for Gen Z?
Generation Z, those born between the years of 1997-2012, are now joining the housing market. With about 70 million “Zoomers” in total,...
Caroline Shafer
Mar 72 min read
Does Terminology Matter?
Homes are filled with features that occupants often take for granted. Even small details like window size, door width, stair tread depth,...
Brian Wolfgang
Mar 62 min read
Can We Build Homes Faster?
The demand for faster, more efficient home construction continues to increase. How can the homebuilding industry address these demands...
Anthony Grisolia
Feb 252 min read
Is Washout Really That Bad?
I’m going to let you in on a dirty little ‘not-so-secret’ secret of the homebuilding world and weave in some interesting facts along the...
Andrew Shipp
Feb 114 min read
Are Scented Candles the Answer?
I live in Western Pennsylvania in a home that was built in the 1930’s. My garage is below my kitchen and dining room. During the cold...
John Koenig
Jan 203 min read
Are You 'Bringing the Good Vibes' Home?
Building a home is an enormous undertaking. As the buyer/homeowner, it can be overwhelming, stressful, and frustrating. But a surefire...
Amber Fitzsimon
Jan 103 min read
Why Don’t Our Homes Wear Coats?
If you are a production homebuilder, you know the importance of delivering energy-efficient, comfortable homes at a competitive cost....
Anthony Grisolia
Jan 92 min read
Coach or Cop?
We all play various roles in life, and I’m no exception. Above all, I am a devoted father and husband. I am also a son, a brother, a...
John Koenig
Jan 72 min read
Is the Generational Tradesman Going the Way of the Dinosaur?
When I first started in residential construction, my 3 primary framing and cornice crews were all 4th or 5th generation...
Roy Fanara
Jan 72 min read
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