Do your profits measure up? Although the housing collapse hit all builders hard, some are managing to earn a profit in spite of the odds. By building home equity, they have positioned their companies to prosper when more buyers return to the market. Which companies were able to eke out a profit in 2010 and why? The Cost of Doing Business Study, 2012 Edition, offers clues. Whether you are a small-volume, production, or custom builder, you can compare your performance with industry peers using the intelligence NAHB's economics and business management experts provide in this book. This analysis of financial statements from hundreds of builders nationwide shows you which ones are selling the most homes and earning the most profit. It also shows how builders are strategically cutting costs to make their numbers work now. Compare your gross margin, net profit, cost of sales, operating expenses, and financial ratios with other builders like you. Then read the suggestions from industry pros for making your numbers work, too. This book is an essential tool for home builders who want to plan for profit. The book also includes 35 proven cost-cutting tips to reduce direct construction costs.