Cost of Doing Business Study, 2016 Edition

Overview

Unlock the secrets to home building profitability with this industry-leading financial study. The Cost of Doing Business Study, 2016 Edition from NAHB delivers in-depth financial analysis and benchmarks to help you optimize your construction business.

See how your company stacks up against the competition with key metrics on gross margin, net profit, cost of sales, and operating expenses. This study provides critical insights for builders of all sizes, revealing proven strategies to boost your bottom line.

• Master cost management with 35 actionable tips to reduce direct construction expenses.
• Benchmark your financial performance against industry averages and top performers.
• Identify key areas for improvement and maximize profitability.

For home builders, construction business owners, and managers seeking a competitive edge, this study is your essential guide to financial success. Navigate market trends with confidence and build a more profitable business today!

Author Biography

The National Association of Home Builders is a Washington-based trade association representing more than 140,000 members involved in home building, remodeling, multifamily construction, property management, subcontracting, design, housing finance, building product manufacturing and other aspects of residential and light commercial construction. NAHB is affiliated with 700 state and local home builders associations around the country. NAHB's builder members will construct about 80 percent of the new housing units projected for this year. The Business Management and Information Technology Committee is the leading builder resource for business and construction management, finance, information technology and human resources. Its mission is to improve the skills of NAHB members, develop educational programs, prepare manuals such as the Cost of Doing Business Study, and connect members with experts in areas of accounting and financial management, business administration, sales and marketing, manufacturing and production, and business automation and technology tools. Five subcommittees are dedicated to the key areas within any home building or remodeling business: Building, Operations and Production; Financial Management; General and Administrative; Information Technology Integration and Sales & Marketing.