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on April 15,2013

On April 11, the Manufacturers Alliance honored Uponor as the 2013 Manufacturer of the Year in the large-company category.

on March 13,2013

The NHQ Award is modeled after the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award and represents the housing industry’s highest recognition for achievements in total quality management.

As the calendar year comes to a close, we recap the most popular Professional Bu
on December 24,2012

As the calendar year comes to a close, we recap the most popular Professional Builder articles in 2012.

on December 19,2012

Whirlpool Corporation, the world’s largest manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, has signed a single-source supplier agreement with Clayton Homes, America’s largest builder of...

Photos courtesy of John Quarenga, CR, of Jay-Cue Construction, North Bergen, N.J
on November 02,2012

Remodelers advise slow, deliberate pace and avoiding scammers.

LIRA, remodeling activity, Harvard, October 2012, growth, 2013
on October 18,2012

Home improvement activity appears poised for strong gains through the rest of 2012 and well into 2013, driven by an improving housing market and record low interest rates, according to the latest...

Fannie Mae, REO, rental, Pacifica, foreclosure, purchase, Florida
on September 11,2012

San Diego-based Pacifica Cos. became the first winning bidder in a federal pilot program to sell repossessed homes to investors in bulk on Friday, purchasing 699 occupied and vacant single-family...

NAHB, IBS 2013, International Builders Show, registration, online, Las Vegas
on September 06,2012

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) officially opened online registration this week for the 2013 International Builders' Show (IBS), the largest annual light construction tradeshow in...

CPG International, AZEK, TimberTech, Crane Group, acquisition, decking
on August 28,2012

CPG International Inc. today announces the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire TimberTech, a subsidiary of the Crane Group and well-known manufacturer of high quality, low maintenance...

David Weekley Homes, Partners of Choice, awards, 2012, service, quality, 18
on August 02,2012

David Weekley Homes announced the winners of its 2012 “Partners of Choice” Awards this week, recognizing the company’s outstanding vendors.

Baltimore, Healthy Neighborhoods, HNI, grants, home improvement, loans
on July 11,2012

Baltimore’s Healthy Neighborhoods Inc. home improvement loan program may soon receive a pair of new grants depending on the outcome of a vote by the Board of Estimates on Wednesday.

NAHB, Rally for Homeownership, Tampa, Fla., July, petitions, elected officials
on July 05,2012

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), local home builders associations, state lawmakers, business and community leaders and current and future home buyers are joining together to "...

Warren Buffett, Residential Capital, bid, mortgage company, bankrupt, optimism
on June 20,2012

Further supporting his belief that the U.S. housing market is headed for recovery, Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett announced Monday the investment firm had put in a $3.85 billion bid for...

Jeld-Wen, Craftmaster Manufacturing Inc., CMI, acquire, 2012, molded doors
on June 18,2012

Jeld-Wen announced last week that it has entered into a letter of intent to acquire Craftmaster Manufacturing, Inc. (CMI). Closing is subject to due diligence and the negotiation and signing of a...

fenestration, windows, doors, AAMA, recovery, 2012, Michael Collins
on June 15,2012

Keynote speaker Michael Collins discussed the current and future state of the fenestration industry during the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) 2012 Summer Conference in Oak...

Meritage Homes, Charlotte, N.C., Southeast Region, new division, Rick Roberson
on June 12,2012

Meritage Homes today announced that the company opened a new division in Charlotte, N.C., further expanding its Southeast Region operations.

WDMA, FMA, affiliation, integration, agreement, leadership, formal
on June 06,2012

The Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) and the Fenestration Manufacturers Association (FMA) today announced an agreement in principle to formally affiliate and eventually integrate...

Fannie Mae, profit, first quarter 2012, growth, mortgages, home prices
on May 10,2012

Fannie Mae reported a first quarter profit of $2.7 billion Wednesday, and will not require Treasury Department funds to balance its books for the first time since 2008, according to Business Week...

Epcon Communities, active adult market, turnaround, franchises, home sales
on May 08,2012

The long-awaited turnaround in the housing market may finally be underway, at least in the active adult segment, if data provided by Epcon Communities are any indication.

Bank of America, B of A, mortgage principal reduction, underwater homeowners
on May 08,2012

Bank of America announced it will be offering mortgage principal reduction to 200,000 underwater homeowners with loans owned or serviced by B of A this summer, according to CNBC.