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|The top 10 Reasons Why Modular Homes Are Better Than Site-Built Homes
Thursday, April 15th, 2010
I find myself constantly having to explain to prospective customers why modular homes are superior to site-built (or “stick-built”) homes, so I’ve compiled a “Top 10” reasons, Letterman style, for you:
10. It’s the state-of-the-art in homebuilding
For centuries (literally), human beings have built their shelters the old-fashioned way, one board (stud) at a time. In the past two decades, the modular industry has taken giant leaps forward in both focus and capability to the point where virtually every modular plant is able to produce modules for Custom homes. (more…)
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Sometimes Things Go Wrong
Friday, April 2nd, 2010
Some people think it’s a weakness to admit that they’re not perfect, but while the pursuit of homebuilding perfection is a passion (obsession?) of mine, I feel it takes a bigger person to admit they don’t get everything right all the time. There are a myriad of moving parts in homebuilding; sooner or later, all builders have to come to grips with this reality. Good builders put systems in place to keep things from going wrong. Better builders put new systems in place so the same things won’t go wrong again. The Best builders do both, but above all they don’t shy away from responsibility, and always turn miscues into opportunities to prove their worth to their customers. (more…)
Tags: best builder, builder philosophy, builders, Construction, customer focus, customer service, evangelism, homebuilding, quality control, residential
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Modular Homes Built Here
Friday, March 12th, 2010
For years now, many modular builders have had to deal with the stigma the term “modular” has had in the past, mostly due to public knowledge lagging behind the new advancements in that industry. Many have attempted to avoid the label, choosing “Systems Built” instead, or simply only focusing on the advantages modular construction brings without clearly advertising “MODULAR HOMES BUILT HERE.” Thankfully, public opinion is finally catching up to modern reality, so modular homebuilders can now proudly announce themselves for who they are.
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Tags: builders, Construction, estimate, homebuilding, modular, new homes, residential
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Time, Tide, and Loyal Clients
Thursday, February 25th, 2010
There is a saying, (well, it’s more than a “saying” but anyway…) that every Plebe learns at the U.S. Naval Academy, and it goes, “Time, Tide, and Formation wait for no one….” It’s something that I learned when I was a Plebe, and it has stuck with me throughout my professional life. Time and tide (or weather) wait for no one; that is self-evident. Similarly, clients, if they are to be loyal clients, will not wait for slow contractors. When forced to wait, loyal clients become angry clients. Here is some general advice on how to approach the important question of time with a contractor. (more…)
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