Latest in industry-data-&-research

on February 21,2012 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

A new study says that achieving some LEED credits might carry an additional risk of worker injury of up to 41 percent.

Is your firm a housing giant 2012?
on January 16,2012 in Feature

See where your firm ranks among the nation's largest home-building companies. Take Professional Builder's annual Housing Giants survey.

on January 12,2012 in Feature

New world of marketing mixes traditional and cutting edge

home builder financing, project financing, professional builder survey
on January 01,2012 in Feature

The majority of builders have faced some type of builder or buyer financing breakdown during the past year, according to a survey of Professional Builder readers.

2012 home building outlook: Builders largely optimistic about growth
on December 18,2011 in Feature

Despite the obstacles and challenges, a large number of builders are feeling optimistic about their prospects for 2012, according to Professional Builder's 2012 Market Outlook survey.

on December 07,2011 in Feature

Remodelers hopeful for 2012, but not banking on big recovery

on November 22,2011 in Feature

The top exterior firms in the country offer insight into market

on November 16,2011 in Feature

A look at the leading remodelers from coast to coast

on November 09,2011 in Feature

Remodelers feeling the impact of expired tax credits on their window business according to Professional Remodeler's exclusive research.

on October 04,2011 in Feature

For many clients, design matters more than ever

master planned, communities, planned communities
on September 23,2011 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

Metrostudy came out with its mid-year list of top master planned communities in the country, and Texas –– specifically Houston –– remains the hottest market.

social media, home builders, homebuilders, marketing and selling using social me
on September 14,2011 in Feature

Seven in 10 building industry professionals now use social media sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter for business purposes, according to new research by Professional Builder.

on July 06,2011 in Feature

Annual Project Trends study shows smaller projects, but growth for some remodelers

john burns, consumer research, new home building, new home sales, homebuilding,
on June 12,2011 in Feature
Contrary to popular belief, consumers are in the market for their next home. But what they desire in a new home is much more than the lowest price and a great location, according to a survey of more...
home exterior, fiber cement, residential design, home design
on June 12,2011 in Feature

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.

Harvard University Joint Center for Housing Studies, state of the housing market
on June 11,2011 in Feature
After three consecutive years of record-low construction levels, the vigor of the recovery in housing now hinges on a return of demand. The lingering consequences of the recession and financial...
on June 08,2011 in Feature

Prices and scope of projects increasing as remodelers find solid exterior business, survey says

PulteGroup, Richard Dugas, housing giants, professional builder's housing giants
on May 31,2011 in Feature
Professional Builder editors recently sat down with PulteGroup CEO Richard Dugas to discuss his strategy for bringing Pulte back to profitability in 2011, his thoughts on GSE reform and the changing...
on May 03,2011 in Feature
Traditional methods still rule, but websites, social media quickly catching on with remodelers, survey says
Survey: Majority of builders believe kitchen is key to selling new homes
on April 18,2011 in Feature
When it comes to selling new homes and feature upgrades, the kitchen remains the heart of the home, according to a survey of Professional Builder readers.