Laying the Foundation With Bob Cain
Builders and trades deal with real challenges every day. Estimates need to be clear. Materials need to arrive when crews need them. Inventory needs to stay organized. Communication needs to keep everyone on the same page.
Laying the Foundation with Bob Cain is a series built around those day to day realities. Each session brings practical conversations, industry perspectives, and helpful ways to keep work moving.
Join Bob Cain every 2nd Thursday of each month at 2:30 p.m. ET.
Complete the form to reserve your spot or access the session.
- Format:
- Virtual Webinar
- Duration:
- 30 minutes
Upcoming Sessions
October 8, 2026
Field Operations For Builders And Trades From A Production Homebuilders Perspective
Production builders need reliable trade contractors, sound processes and technology to support the operation. Learn about best practices that helped scale an organization into additional markets based on these foundation principles.
Key topics we’ll explore:
- Finding and keeping the best and most reliable trade contractors
- Production scheduling best practices
- How to maximize technology to improve communication
Guest Speaker:
Rick Muravaski
Senior Vice President of Multifamily & Property Management, The Rausch Companies
November 12, 2026
Better Data Communication Between Builders and Trades
Clean data and clear communication are essential to keeping builders and trades aligned. Learn how top production builders are improving trade partner communication, reducing costly rework, and using technology to create more predictable field operations.
We’ll focus on:
- Building a foundation of clean, standardized builder data
- Creating structured workflows that keep builders and trades aligned
- Using AI and connected data to reduce rework, shorten cycle times, and improve coordination
Guest Speaker:
Ben Johnson
CEO, Scaffold
