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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.
Anthony Grisolia
6 days ago2 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...
Andrew Shipp
Feb 114 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...
John Koenig
Jan 203 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...
Amber Fitzsimon
Jan 103 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...
Anthony Grisolia
Jan 92 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....
John Koenig
Jan 72 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...
Roy Fanara
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...
Andrew Poerschke
Dec 17, 20242 min read
Why are Heat Pumps So Hot?
Heat pumps have gotten a bad rap for not being adequate for cold climates. In the past, this was partly true, necessitating an electric...
IBACOS Team
Dec 10, 20243 min read
Is Santa a Building Scientist?
On first reflection, this may seem like a ridiculous question - but it's Christmas, and that’s always a good time of year to ponder. When...
Glenn Cottrell
Nov 20, 20242 min read
When Did You Last Ask Your Trades?
I recently participated in an industry workshop where +/-30 professionals from many facets of construction gathered to help craft the...
Anthony Grisolia
Nov 7, 20242 min read
Weather the Storm?
In recent years, extreme weather events like Hurricane Helene have highlighted the urgent need for resilience in homebuilding. A...
Anthony Grisolia
Nov 6, 20242 min read
Red or Blue... Does It Really Matter?
With every new administration in the White House, there are shifts in federal policy that can significantly impact the homebuilding...
Clem Newcamp
Nov 4, 20241 min read
Why a Heat Pump Water Heater?
We all know that the HVAC equipment is the biggest “energy user” in a home. What’s the second? The hot water heater. Traditionally, most...
Clem Newcamp
Oct 16, 20242 min read
Should I Build a New Home or Purchase an Existing One?
Buying a home comes with many, many decisions. The first one that homebuyers must make is: “Should I build a new home or purchase an...
Ari Rapport
Oct 9, 20242 min read
$25,000 Toward a Downpayment... Help or Harm?
The Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2024 , also known as the $25,000 First-Time Buyer Home Grant, was first introduced by the Biden...
Nik Stoltzfus
Oct 9, 20242 min read
Good Software... Few Users. Why?
It happens to the best of us. In our darkest hours, with the weight of decisions and deadlines looming, we conclude that if we just had...
Clem Newcamp
Sep 24, 20242 min read
White Brick Homes: Trendy or Durability Disaster?
A sweeping trend across the U.S. right now is painted brick veneer. Many homeowners are choosing to paint their red or yellow brick homes...
Mark Tilley
Sep 24, 20243 min read
Should We Proactively Prepare for Change?
For America's biggest builders, this is a tough question. In good times, when your divisions are selling every home they produce, and...
Graham Davis
Sep 23, 20242 min read
Is Your Field Staff Drowning in Homes?
I’ve been in this industry long enough to see the typical production builder wrestle with the superintendent-to-homes-under-construction...
John Koenig
Sep 12, 20242 min read
Who Moved My Cheese?
Have you ever read the book Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson? It describes four reactions to change in one’s work and life,...
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