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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.
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
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
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 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
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
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...
Glenn Cottrell
Nov 20, 20242 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
Nov 4, 20241 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...
Clem Newcamp
Sep 24, 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...
Graham Davis
Sep 23, 20242 min read
Why is Condensation Crashing My Cold Climate Walls?
To tackle wall cavity condensation in northern cold climates, we all know that continuous insulation is your go-to solution. By creating...
Anthony Grisolia
Aug 29, 20242 min read
Is Your Jobsite Safety a Balancing Act?
Disney’s “Finding Nemo” opens with a pair of clownfish who are living within a sea anemone. Fun fact: An anemone is covered with stinging...
Glenn Cottrell
Aug 13, 20242 min read
How Much Money Does 'Quality' Earn?
Quality can be hard to define. Yet, you don’t have to be Sherlock Holmes to find examples of how a commitment to delivering quality homes pa
Glenn Cottrell
Jul 11, 20242 min read
Is It Too Good To Be True?
High performance adhesive! Resistant to air and water! Long lasting performance! Highly durable finish! Low maintenance! Easy...
Rich Baker
Apr 26, 20242 min read
Is Anyone Watching? Does it Matter?
It has been said by many who knew him that Coach John Wooden was not only a great coach; he was an amazing person of true character. One...
Glenn Cottrell
Apr 5, 20242 min read
Can You Hang My Good Work on the Fridge?
We all do good work, and let’s face it, we all want to be praised for it. So let’s do it. Consider this the proverbial ‘family fridge!’...
Graham Davis
Apr 4, 20242 min read
Playing the Long Game or the Short Game?
Unless you’re playing mini golf with your kids, successful golfers need to be good at both driving the ball off the tee and putting the...
Glenn Cottrell
Apr 4, 20242 min read
Is Rework the Only Option?
“My trades just aren’t building homes the way that I want them to. Help!” A process that results in consistent, well-built homes...
Jenny Simon
Mar 15, 20242 min read
Fast, Good, or Both?
Supply chain issues, compounded by labor shortages, have forced builders to “improvise, adapt, overcome.” All good, and in recent times,...
Jenny Simon
Feb 27, 20241 min read
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