NEWSTAR or NX: The Question Isn't Features, It's Fit
Production homebuilders evaluating enterprise software today are asking a version of the same question: are we on the right platform…
When Crews Don't Show: Protecting Your Schedule as Trade Labor Tightens
A framing crew that doesn't show on Monday doesn't cost you one day. It pushes drywall, then trim, then the closing date you promised…
AI for Homebuilders: Why the Right Foundation Beats the Right Tool
The biggest challenge with AI for homebuilders isn't choosing the right tool. It's building the foundation that allows AI to deliver…
Is Your Construction Software Holding You Back? 4 Signs It's Time for a Change
When you first implemented your homebuilding software, it probably fit your business well. It helped manage projects, organize…
Why Homebuilders Need Connected Construction and Accounting
A purchase order changes. Material costs increase. A homeowner approves an upgrade. On the construction side, everything keeps moving.…
Why Homebuilders Need to Move Beyond Spreadsheets and Disconnected Systems
There's nothing wrong with spreadsheets. The problem is they were never designed to run an entire homebuilding business. For many…
2026 Homebuyer Experience Trends Every Builder Should Know
The home is handed over. The keys are in the buyer's hand. For many builders, that moment feels like the finish line. But according to…
Build, Buy, or Assemble? A Strategic Dilemma for Some Homebuilders
In home building, managing operations, budgets, schedules, and customer experience requires the right tools. Today, homebuilders have…
Build Smarter 2025 Conference Recap
Carlsbad, California was buzzing with energy as builders, partners, and industry leaders gathered at the Omni La Costa Resort &…
Why Builders Are Rethinking Trade Partner Management
Ask any construction manager what keeps projects from running smoothly, and you’ll likely hear the same thing: trade coordination. One…
2025 Homebuyer Trends Every Builder Should Know
As homebuyer expectations rise, the builders who thrive in 2025 will be those who go beyond the build and deliver lasting…
Winning Builders' Playbook for Change: Voice of Customer, Data & Digital Tools
Change is never easy – especially in an industry built on tradition. But as buyer expectations evolve and technology becomes more…