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Bill Pulte, founder of Pulte Homes, a
Fortune 200 company, advised students to start early with
building and planning a career as he visited with students in
the Architecture and Construction Department at Brigham Young
University-Idaho on Thursday, October 6.
During his lecture, Pulte explained several points he believes
lead him and his business to success. “In no particular order,
here is what I believe contributes to success: Always have a
plan, hire good people who have stronger talents in areas you
lack, have product/geographic diversification, never be afraid
to take a calculated risk and be willing to make changes,” Pulte
said.
Pulte further encouraged students by saying the homebuilding
industry is full of opportunities for young people. “The
homebuilding industry offers more opportunities for a gratifying
career and financial success than just about any other industry
in the United States,” he said.
He next stressed the importance of an education. “We want people
with an education because they’re easier to train. That’s why we
like you people,” Pulte said.
Brian Blaylock, the Department Chair of the Architecture and
Construction Department at BYU-Idaho, said, “Pulte Homes is a
big supporter of students within our program. We’ve placed over
100 students as interns or full-time employees with them. Having
Bill Pulte on campus was an exciting time for us!”
Pulte’s visit to campus included a luncheon with faculty and
former interns, a campus tour and a reception and dinner with
the Architecture and Construction Management Society.
Bill Johnson, a senior from California majoring in construction
management and a former intern with Pulte Homes, said, “Visiting
campus was an eye-opening experience for Pulte. He mentioned the
quality of people here, their integrity and values. That’s why
they like students from here.” Johnson will graduate in December
and will work in the Land Developing Department at a Pulte Homes
office in California.
“Having Pulte on campus was a once-in-a-life time opportunity
and he was able to understand where BYU-Idaho students come
from,” Johnson said.
According to its web site, Pulte Homes has constructed more than
408,000 homes in its 55-year history and was named as one of the
Top 50 Best Performing Companies by BusinessWeek. |