Handover Secrets, Membership Insights & Industry Trends

Welcome to this week’s APB Digest! This week, learn how to give the ultimate handover experience, take a behind-the-scenes look at what APB membership really offers, explore new industry trends, and more.

The Ultimate Handover Checklist

You didn’t pour months into building someone’s dream home just to finish with a limp handshake and a stack of manuals dumped on the bench. Complete our latest Action Plan to learn how to create an unforgettable handover experience that exceeds your client's expectations and creates lifelong promoters for your building company.

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Most builders aren’t struggling because they’re lazy or unmotivated. They’re struggling because they’re focused on the wrong things.

It’s not a productivity problem; it’s a strategic problem. And the longer it goes unaddressed, the more costly it becomes. If you’ve ever ended a month feeling like you’ve been flat out, but not actually moved the business forward, this article is for you.

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New Podcast Episodes

	Builders Path to Success Jim Schneider of Schneider Construction, LLC shares his journey from struggling with profitability to running a lean, high-performance building company.  Listen Now
	Cashflow Control Andy Skarda, Head Coach at APB, unpacks the art and science of cash flow mastery for building companies. Andy shares why cash flow is the number one reason builders struggle to scale, and explains how to create a sustainable system that protects your business long term. Listen Now

Get to Know Membership with APB

Curious about what Membership with APB actually includes - and whether it's a fit for your building company? In this new video series, APB Co-founder Sky Kolade walks you through exactly what you get, how it works, and why it’s helping builders scale faster, with less stress. If you've ever had a question about Membership, this is where you'll find the answer.

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INdustry Trends

Australia

• Slight increase in leads and signed building contracts since last month
• Market remains price-sensitive and sceptical over the next 12 months

Key Takeaway: Strong, focused marketing and sales communication continues to beat market hesitancy.

United States

• Builder sentiment declining
• Record-level price cuts and buyer incentives
• Permits and starts softening
• Lead generation is tough due to economic uncertainty, policy pressure, and affordability concerns

Key Takeaway: Competition is rising as buyer interest shifts to smaller, cost-effective homes.

Canada

• Affordability remains the key challenge
• Regulatory delays and slow approval processes

Key Takeaway: Builders are seeking solutions through partnerships and creative financing.