A quality prerequisite: treating subs as 'partners.' (subcontractors) (Editorial)

Article Abstract:

Builders need to change their dealings with subcontractors if they aim to achieve total quality management in their projects. They should treat subcontractors as partners who have the same goals and establish a continuous cooperative association with all parties involved in the construction process. Quality management entails a client-oriented approach and an effort to constantly improve productivity and efficiency. It also requires builders to instill quality methods and principles in their employees, encourage communication and involvement and emphasize high standards in workmanship.

Editorial, Methods, Total quality management, Subcontracting

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John Garrity guides Arvida expansion in home building

Article Abstract:

JMB Realty Corp Arvida Co plans to expand its operations to focus on housing construction. This led to creation of the company's new home building division, headed by John Garrity. The new division aims to build a reputation for quality housing and increase the company's profit margin by upgrading its existing housing lines through value engineering. The company's goal is to provide quality service to its clients by motivating their employees and emphasizing a functional approach that will create quality products in every price range of the housing market.

Subdividers and developers, not elsewhere classified, Garrity, John, JMB Realty Corp. Arvida Co. (South Atlantic)

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Denver's lot supply crisis could spread to other markets

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Denver, CO, is undergoing a shortage of lots on the market. Out-of-town builders have trooped to Denver to acquire lots, attracted by reports of the rapid appreciation of lot prices, but they returned empty-handed because there were not enough lots available. Builders also worry about the pricing of Denver lots, given the current lumber indystry crisis. They attribute the rapid disappearance of lots in the market to the return to market pricing and the rise in development costs.

Real estate agents and managers, Economic aspects, Supply and demand, Real estate industry, Real estate, Real property, Denver, Colorado

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