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From the lack of meaningful savings to the overwhelming time commitment, Lean operations guru Scott Sedam refutes the most common misconceptions about implementing Lean process in home building....
Professional Builder's House Review design team presents three innovative ideas for re-thinking the traditional duplex project.
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What does it take to build a Lean culture with your suppliers and trades, and how does it impact their business and yours? To find out, Lean building guru Scott Sedam asked some builders on their...
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Architect Todd Hallett of TK Design and Architecture has identified the most common mistake house framers make that costs builders hundreds of dollars per project — too many headers. Hallett...
Super models and award-winning model homes have more in common than you might think. Here are nine essential elements from the world of high fashion that will take your model homes to the next...
Developers of a cost-conscious zero-energy home offer guidance on building uber-green homes on a budget.
We profile three custom-home projects that redefine retirement living, including a hilltop home in Connecticut designed for a working retired couple and a sprawling ranch in the Texas Hill Country...
Master bath conceals accessibility features within stylish design
Composite decking offers some advantages, but wood is still the most common choice
Tried-and-true materials continue to dominate the home exteriors market, but veneer products are gaining in popularity, according to a survey of Professional Builder readers.
