Where Do Houses Come From?

A child asks a simple but profound question. Industry pros respond.

During Careers in Construction Month, October 2023, Building Talent Foundation was on a mission to kindle curiosity, champion careers in construction, and honor those throughout the industry. BTF enlisted industry professionals at all levels to participate in our social media campaign asking them to share their construction industry experiences through short videos that answer the question "Where do houses come from?"

Watch the videos below that highlight leaders from all corners of the construction industry sharing their wisdom with the next generation of homebuilders.

Barak Saltzman, City Manager at D.R. Horton, shares his answer to the question: Where do houses come from?

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John Vance, Vice President of Community Development at Shea Homes, shares some of the steps that must occur before construction can begin.

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Alan Willingham, Senior VP of Operations at Lennar and Ryan Green, Division President at Lennar, share their responses to two important questions.

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Curiosity fuels innovation! Kids want to know where houses come from, and we've got a fantastic answer from Jennifer Castenson, Vice President of Ambassador & Partner Programs at Buildxact.

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Curious kids want to know... Where do houses come from? Steven Woeppel, Purchasing Director Toll Brothers Greater Houston, has the inside scoop!

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A young mind asks a simple yet profound question: 'Where do houses come from?' MaryAnn Sewell, GCDF-I, VP of Strategic Business Development & Career Services at Florida Technical College - Orlando, shares her answer.

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Where do houses come from? In less than a minute, Matt Belcher, Principal at Verdatek Solutions, LLC, responds, discussing the importance of decision making, purpose, quality, safety, and legacy as it relates to homebuilding.

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It Takes a Village! Building a home takes a team of people who possess an array of exceptional skills. John Bradley, Area Production Manager at Toll Brothers, breaks down the intricate puzzle of creating a home. From the need, land, materials, labor, and finances, to the customer - everyone plays a vital role.

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Taylor Morrison's Bay Area Senior Superintendent, Adrea Vladyka, answers the question her own children asked: Where do houses come from?

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Future builders are asking: Where do houses come from? During Building Talent Foundation's #CICM Campaign, Seth Gehle from David Weekley Homes takes us on a tour to answer this important question.

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