A commitment to one’s community is the best foundation for success Brought to you by JELD-WEN True Champion Builders are invested in the communities in which they live and work. They bring a deep connection to the area that drives their thinking about what projects to take on and how to execute them. For more than a decade, the Murfey Company has been just such a builder by being a thoughtful resident and civic partner for the greater San Diego area. Owned by brothers Russ and Scott Murfey, the Murfey Company is a vertically integrated builder specializing in urban infill mixed use. This typically includes apartment buildings, but unlike many builders, every Murfey development also includes some affordable housing aspect. Such a commitment provides a huge benefit in a city like San Diego struggling with a stubborn housing crisis. In addition to their urban infill projects, the Murfeys also take on…

Nick Schiffer is the owner of a full-service home building company, NS Builders. In this exclusive video, he shares his method for entering bigger markets, opens up about overcoming client obstacles, and explains why leading by example is the best strategy for your business and the industry. Check out the JELD-WEN pro site for more information. 

Matt Risinger, CEO and Chief Builder of Risinger Build has been building homes in southern and coastal climates for nearly 25 years. In this exclusive video, he shares his method for choosing the best materials for your project and how to ensure they perform their best for a job well done.

—Manny Neves, Hardcore Renos There is no set price in construction; it costs what it costs to make the job right. —Carlito Pavlovic, my cohost of our podcast, The Construction LifeEleven years ago, I began Hardcore Renos with a very simple goal: to build things the best I can, using the best products I can research, working with the best crews that truly cared, and loving every minute of the construction life. What is the construction life? It is a 5 a.m. wake up, work out, shower, prepare lunch, send off the family, hop into the van, call, email, text the crews and suppliers, arrive on-site, organize, prep, build, have fun, wrap up, end the workday on a high note, head home, spend time with the family, prep for the next day, schedule the next day, place orders for the next day, turn in, sleep tight, wake up and do it all…