Texas Home Pioneers Green Building Breakthroughs Aurora, Ill.-based Bigelow Homes enters Texas market with an affordable super-green home, pioneering HVAC ductwork in air-conditioned interior space
Design Center Makeover As the industry emerges from recession, the roll of design centers is changing
City vs. Suburbs We all talk about the increase in infill construction and a back-to-the-city lifestyle, but recent research suggests people in the 'burbs are happier
Builders Thwart Environmental Liability with Proper Insurance Many owners undertaking construction projects have begun to educate themselves about the impact of environmental issues as well as the associated liabilities. This includes the performance of environmental assessments before buying the property or the onset of development projects
FMI's Construction Industry Strategy Survey FMI is conducting its second Construction Industry Strategy Survey, a study directed at key executives of the industry’s largest construction firms
Builders Launch Tax Credit Web Site The NAHB has launched a newly-designed web site that provides detailed information about the $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers
Home of the Year: Southern Accents It's decidedly simple and true to its roots. Not a "Gone with the Wind" plantation but a laid-back, Lowcountry design, this home in Bluffton, S.,C., earned the highest accolade from the 2008 Best in American Living Award judges: Home of the Year.