John McManus

John McManus

President and Founder

John McManus, founder and president of The Builder’s Daily, is an award-winning editorial, programming, and digital content strategist. TBD's purpose is a community capable of constant improvement.

An Outlier In Affordable Market-Rate Ground-Up Homebuilding

Leadership

An Outlier In Affordable Market-Rate Ground-Up Homebuilding

Rising costs and falling affordability haven't stopped McGuinn Homes from serving homebuyers others overlook or fail to price in. Filling that unmet need means a steep growth trajectory.

Together with

McGuinn Homes

Build Faster or Fall Behind: How Velocity May Decide Builders’ Fates In 2025

Architecture

Build Faster or Fall Behind: How Velocity May Decide Builders’ Fates In 2025

This AI-powered technology helps builders cut weeks from design and construction timelines. This analysis explores why higher-velocity processes are no longer optional — and how builders can keep up and outpace competitors.

Together with

Higharc

A Homebuilder’s Edge: A Faster, Smarter, Data-Fueled Build Cycle

Technology

A Homebuilder’s Edge: A Faster, Smarter, Data-Fueled Build Cycle

Emerging business realities demand that homebuilders rethink efficiency, scalability, and decision-making. Here's a fully evolved, homebuilder-grown, end-to-end tech platform built to meet the moment — with speed, clarity, and precision.

Together with

Constellation HomeBuilder Systems

Private Capital Strikes Again: Oak Knoll’s $130M Kickstart

Capital

Private Capital Strikes Again: Oak Knoll’s $130M Kickstart

A historic Bay Area naval site is being transformed into a master-planned community amid the toughest credit market in years. With banks pumping the brakes, private capital is fueling a critical project in San Francisco's housing crisis.

Together with

Builder Advisor Group

Policies Hit Homebuilders Sooner, Harder Than Expected

Policy

Policies Hit Homebuilders Sooner, Harder Than Expected

Immigration enforcement and tariffs are no longer distant risks—they’re disrupting construction sites, labor pipelines, and supply chains. Private homebuilders, with limited capital buffers, are feeling the most pressure.

An Outlier In Affordable Market-Rate Ground-Up Homebuilding

Leadership

An Outlier In Affordable Market-Rate Ground-Up Homebuilding

Rising costs and falling affordability haven't stopped McGuinn Homes from serving homebuyers others overlook or fail to price in. Filling that unmet need means a steep growth trajectory.

Together with

McGuinn Homes

Build Faster or Fall Behind: How Velocity May Decide Builders’ Fates In 2025

Architecture

Build Faster or Fall Behind: How Velocity May Decide Builders’ Fates In 2025

This AI-powered technology helps builders cut weeks from design and construction timelines. This analysis explores why higher-velocity processes are no longer optional — and how builders can keep up and outpace competitors.

Together with

Higharc

A Homebuilder’s Edge: A Faster, Smarter, Data-Fueled Build Cycle

Technology

A Homebuilder’s Edge: A Faster, Smarter, Data-Fueled Build Cycle

Emerging business realities demand that homebuilders rethink efficiency, scalability, and decision-making. Here's a fully evolved, homebuilder-grown, end-to-end tech platform built to meet the moment — with speed, clarity, and precision.

Together with

Constellation HomeBuilder Systems

Private Capital Strikes Again: Oak Knoll’s $130M Kickstart

Capital

Private Capital Strikes Again: Oak Knoll’s $130M Kickstart

A historic Bay Area naval site is being transformed into a master-planned community amid the toughest credit market in years. With banks pumping the brakes, private capital is fueling a critical project in San Francisco's housing crisis.

Together with

Builder Advisor Group

Policies Hit Homebuilders Sooner, Harder Than Expected

Policy

Policies Hit Homebuilders Sooner, Harder Than Expected

Immigration enforcement and tariffs are no longer distant risks—they’re disrupting construction sites, labor pipelines, and supply chains. Private homebuilders, with limited capital buffers, are feeling the most pressure.