Builder CEO Playbook
The Builder CEO Playbook: What the Data Reveals About Why Most Builders Are Losing Money Over half of US builders are effectively unprofitable once WIP liabilities are properly accounted for. The gap between average and top performers isn’t luck — it’s systems. BuildBase Editorial · June 2026 · 7 min read The most dangerous number […]
Small Homebuilder Competitive Advantage
Outlearning Goliath: The Quiet Competitive Advantage of Smaller Homebuilders Scale and capital buy capacity. In today’s volatile market, they don’t guarantee profitability — and that gap is where smaller builders win. BuildBase Editorial · June 2026 · 6 min read The prevailing narrative says scale and capital inevitably win in homebuilding. Capital certainly buys capacity […]
Homebuilder Margin Definition: Why Your Team Has 5 Different Numbers
Homebuilder Margin: Why Your Team Has Five Different Definitions — And What To Do About It “Margin” sounds like a fact. Inside a homebuilder it is five different numbers wearing the same name — and the gap between them is where profit quietly disappears. BuildBase Editorial · June 2026 · 5 min read Ask ten […]
How disconnected software quietly eats away at builder margins
Stop Feeding the Pigeon How disconnected software quietly eats away at builder margins. By: Alex Gosselin, Chief Technology Officer at BuildBase Most homebuilders run their businesses on systems that do not talk to each other. CRM systems track customers, Construction software manages the build, Accounting tracks the money and Design tools create the homes. Each system works […]
Born on the Jobsite: How a Unified Platform Helps Real Builders Scale Up
Born on the Jobsite: How a Unified Platform Helps Real Builders Scale Up The homebuilding industry is evolving. As operations become more complex and margins tighter, builders are being pushed to rethink how they manage projects, financials, documents, and customer experience. This shift was recently highlighted by Builder Magazine in the feature “How Rohit Homes […]
Technology Transformation and Housing Affordability: From Software to Factories
Canada faces one of the sharpest housing affordability crises in the G7, but the crisis isn’t just about policy — it’s about process. Zoning changes and subsidies matter, but they won’t solve the problem unless we transform how homes are designed, built, and renewed.
How does construction management software help homebuilders?
It’s hard to imagine something as large as a build managed by something as small as a smartphone or laptop. But, it makes sense! Just as a phone keeps our contacts, schedule, and communications in check, so too can it keep construction projects on time and on budget.
How to transform your construction accounts payable process with the right software
When it comes to construction, balancing your books is as important as balancing your crossbeams. Today’s blog looks at new construction accounts payable technology that can help you grow your business like you grow your projects from the ground up—carefully, confidently, and with a solid base.
The growing crisis of homelessness among children and youth in North America
At BuildBase, we strongly believe that every child deserves a safe, secure home along with the opportunity to grow into healthy and prosperous adults. We understand that the issue of child and youth homelessness is one of the biggest challenges that society faces today.