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Ways to Improve Home Building Productivity, Part 2: Automation

The Pro Builder

Construction Automation In my first job with a large-volume home builder, I saw firsthand the value of making as much of the house—wall panels, roof trusses, floor systems, stairs, millwork, and other components—as possible in a factory-controlled setting and delivering them to the jobsite on a just-in-time schedule.

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A Builder Discusses Product Strategy

The Pro Builder

I started HBC in 2010 with a focus on custom residential and millwork projects. We focus on custom residential remodeling, additions, woodwork, and millwork upgrades with some new construction. And of course, manufacturers’ warranties are a big factor in selecting the final installed product. We average 8-12 projects per year.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

00 65 36 Warranty Form. 01 78 36 Warranties. 06 22 00 Millwork. Project Delivery. 00 54 00 Agreement Form Supplements. 00 54 13 Supplementary Scope Statement. 00 54 21 Allowances Schedule. 00 54 22 Unit Prices Schedule. 00 54 33 Digital/Electronic Data Protocol Exhibit. 00 54 36 Building Information Modeling Exhibit. Composites.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

00 65 36 Warranty Form. 01 78 36 Warranties. 06 22 00 Millwork. Project Delivery. 00 54 00 Agreement Form Supplements. 00 54 13 Supplementary Scope Statement. 00 54 21 Allowances Schedule. 00 54 22 Unit Prices Schedule. 00 54 33 Digital/Electronic Data Protocol Exhibit. 00 54 36 Building Information Modeling Exhibit. Composites.