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December 2023    Volume XVIII, Issue 12

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Is Your Technology a Strategic Asset or Potential Liability?


By Emma Jane Wildermuth, MBA

VP of Consulting & Educational Services

Successful use of artificial intelligence requires human intelligence. For home builders, optimizing technology hinges on discipline, with effective leadership being the key component of this transformative process. When leaders within an organization demonstrate the discipline necessary to establish effective checks and balances for the implementation and use of technology, they lay the foundation for success.


Commitment to strategic planning is crucial for providing a structured framework that ensures technology aligns with the organization's objectives while mitigating potential risks. This approach creates a culture of responsibility and accountability, and enables leaders to make informed decisions about technology, preventing impulsive or ill-informed choices that may lead to inefficiencies or setbacks. 


When leaders prioritize disciplined and informed management of technology, they cultivate an environment where productivity is enhanced and the organization is well-positioned to adapt to the dynamic demands of an uncertain housing industry. With proper planning and oversight, the integration of technology becomes a strategic asset rather than a potential liability.


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IN THIS ISSUE


Is Your Technology a Strategic Asset or Potential Liability?


LiftMaster Partner Cast


Consultant's Corner


Wood-Look Tile for Every Style


Rediscover Allison by Amerock


Year-End Rebate Submissions Deadline


Partner Notes


Upcoming Events


Popular Articles

2024 Executive Summit ad

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LiftMaster Partner Cast Q4 2023

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Click on the video to view the latest updates and innovations from LiftMaster.

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Consultant's Corner

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Inefficient Construction Schedules Sabotage Success


By Ed Hauck

Senior Consultant, Shinn Consulting


The power that construction schedules have over the success of your home building business cannot be denied. Extended, unreliable construction schedules have a devastating domino effect, sabotaging every area of your business, including your profitability. 


There is a direct correlation between the efficiency of your construction schedules and your current level of success. If you want to see better results across the board, improve your scheduling.


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Product Feature: Tile

Wood-Look Tile for Every Style

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Tile wood-looks only continue to grow in popularity as a long-standing design trend for floors. This stylish and performance-driven alternative to hardwood features a full spectrum of colors and options – from a resurgence in dark and luxe wood tones, to Scandinavian-inspired light hues, and from planks of all sizes to classic parquet and herringbone.


Versatility is key and makes wood-look tile the ideal choice for various interior design aesthetics, whether modern, transitional, traditional or an eclectic mix of all three.


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Rediscover Allison by Amerock

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Click on the video to learn about the Allison legacy.

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Builder Members: Deadline for ALL 2023 Rebate Submissions is January 15, 2024

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As a reminder, any/all closings not previously submitted going back to January 1, 2023 can be included in this year-end submission.


"Our top rebate submitters earned more than $100,000 this year," said Terry Nickels, chief operating officer of Builder Partnerships. "What would you do with that extra boost to your bottom line? There's still time to take advantage of the 500+ manufacturer programs available to Builder Partnerships members."


As you prepare your submissions, review our directory of manufacturer members to ensure you are submitting for all applicable rebate programs to maximize your returns. Rebate revenues can help offset expenses in your business and improve your bottom line!


For assistance with submissions and/or log-in credentials, contact your BP relationship manager at 303-972-7666 or at an email address below.


Zac Degnan: zac@builderpartnerships.com

Megan Wahr (Wilson): megan@builderpartnerships.com


THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS AND YOUR PARTNERSHIP!

The Rebate Team at Builder Partnerships

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Meet Our Trusted Service Provider Members

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We ensure our builder members have access to premier service provider brands to offer the quality and functionality needed to attract buyers and close the sale.

 

Contact us at info@builderpartnerships.com or 303-972-7666 for more information.

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Partner Notes

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The Choice of 9 out of 10 Plumbing Professionals

Homes for HOPE logo


McGuinn Hybrid Homes Celebrates First H4H Project

AZEK Company logo


Unveils New Product Innovations for 2024


How ChatGPT Can Help Your Customer Support Team

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Schuber Mitchell Launches Homes for HOPE Project

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TracPipe: Less Problem. More Profit.

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Upcoming Events

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Training Seminars and Workshops


The Art of Purchasing

January 8-9, 2024, ATLANTA. Register


The Superintendent's Job: Front Line Manager

January 10-12, 2024, ATLANTA. Register


Managing for Profit

January 23-25, 2024, AUSTIN. Register


Scheduling Mastery for Performance & Profit

February 5-6, 2024, ATLANTA. Register


2024 Executive Summit

April 22-24, 2024, CAPE CORAL. Register


Key Metrics Workshop

On-demand training, ONLINE. Register


Value Engineering: How to Design Profitable Homes

On-demand training. ONLINE. Register


Technical Training Powered by IBACOS

On-demand training. ONLINE. View lineup


Webinar Wednesday


ECI Presents: Revolutionizing the Home Buying Experience with Interactive Tools and Connected Design Centers

Miss the live event on December 13? Watch the replay


Builder of Choice: Proven Financial Strategies to Attract Home Buyers

Miss the live event on December 1? Watch the replay


Be the Builder of Choice Podcast

Click here to check out our podcast on Spotify (or listen on your favorite platform).


Networking Receptions


Managing for Profit Enhanced Reception

January 24, 2024, AUSTIN. Register


This event is exclusively for Managing for Profit seminar attendees. Manufacturers and service providers: click here for information on sponsorship opportunities.


IBS 2024 Networking Reception

February 26, 2024, LAS VEGAS MARRIOTT. Register


For the complete list of events, click here.

Popular Articles


Uncertainty is the Name of the Game


Recession Roulette


5 Steps for Using Economic Information to Guide Decisions & Actions


Reducing Direct Costs: The Value of Unitized Pricing


The Roaring 2020s: Housing's Best Decade


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