There was talk everywhere about leveraging social media in homebuilding. It is a strategy you should adopt NOW! See what I mean…

One thing I learned is the importance of “claiming your business” on Google. There is a way to enhance the listing of your business on Google including maps, pictures content and even reviews. It is part of the Local Business Center… Who Knew? Check out this link to learn about Claiming your Business.

The response to our new Groundbreaker website solution was phenomenal. If you know you need to update your website or think you may need to change see what Groundbreaker can do for you. Announced at the IBS show Groundbreaker had builder big and small talking and agreeing the unbelievable value it represents.

It was amazing to see the response to the newest product in the Constellation HomeBuilder Systems line of ERP solutions. HomeDev is a project management and job cost system developed for the small builder and remodeler. It uses Microsoft tools and works with QuickBooks. Many builders stated clearly “this is exactly what we have been waiting for”.

BuildSoft Pro was introduced at the IBS as well. Current BuildSoft users were stopped dead in their tracks when we showed them the new product and how it will help them better manage job costs and complete projects on time.

Where: Online via WebEx (Register Now)

Home builders, vendors and trade contractors are experiencing a severe market downturn. Bankruptcy is the only option for some, while others have closed their doors. As the economy struggles, the companies that survive must take a proactive stance to address the problems they are certain to encounter in a cash crisis, with impaired assets and a credit crunch. The first step is to seek education about their options. To help, Constellation HomeBuilder Systems is offering a program to begin that education process with a 90 minute online conference hosted by a panel of experts including a veteran builder, an experienced bankruptcy attorney, a restructuring specialist and a banker.

This event is supported by NAHB’s Business Management & Information Technology Committee

Learn how to:
- cope and survive
- communicate and work with bankers
- deal with bankruptcy
- survive financial restructuring
- protect your assets

In this 90 minute session, panelists will provide prescriptive recommendations to minimize confusion and cope with the current state of our industry. A question and answer session will follow.