As More Residential Builders Plan Their Exit, Warranty Obligations Stick Around. That’s a Problem.
Every time a builder constructs a home, they are adding another long-term obligation to the business. After the paint dries, the crews move on, and
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A Case Study: Turning a Cost Center into a Competitive Advantage
How one builder replaced costly one-year walkthroughs with a smarter warranty strategy For many builders, the one-year walkthrough is a standard part of the homeowner
A Case Study: How One Builder Cut Warranty Costs by 80%—Without Sacrificing Customer Satisfaction
A standards-based approach to warranty management reduced variability, controlled costs, and improved the homeowner experience. Growth didn’t create the builder’s warranty challenges. It exposed them.
Five New Year’s Resolutions Every Home Builder Should Make (and How PWSC Helps You Keep Them)
January is the season for optimism. Gyms packed. Pantries stocked with low-calorie foods. Everyone convinced this is the year they’ll finally get organized, save money,
Are QA/QC Findings Admissible in Court? What Builders and Insurers Should Know
Quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) programs have become an essential part of modern homebuilding. From pre-pour foundation inspections to final punch list walkthroughs,
Inferno Aftermath: How the 2025 California Fires Will Reshape Homebuilding Nationwide
The United States has a new winner, and as a result, we all lose—especially builders. Estimates have the California fires surrounding the Los Angeles area
Structural Vs. Systems and Appliance Warranties: Understanding the Difference
New Braunfels, Texas, has been one of the country’s fastest growing cities for residential construction over the past few years. Something else is on the
HUD Rules and Warranty Requirements: What Builders Need to Know
In 2019, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued sweeping changes to warranty requirements for FHA, VA, and USDA loans. Over five years
PWSC’s 2025 Homebuilder Trends Check-In: Part III – Rethinking Operational Strategy
So far in our 2025 homebuilder trend check-in, we’ve covered how builders are innovating on the jobsite and managing risk in an increasingly complex environment.
PWSC’s 2025 Homebuilder Trends Check-In: Part II – Managing Risk in a Shifting Market
At the midpoint of 2025, one trend is abundantly clear: Builders must be as strategic about managing risk as they are about managing materials. In