The Future of Green Remodeling Green remodeling is an ever-changing process with innovations in building science and technology affecting it constantly. To do it successfully, one needs to educate crews, subcontractors and consumers.
Better Building Blocks for Better Homes ACC can withstand fire and other natural disasters, and since it is lightweight and has its own insulating properties, it can save construction time and energy.
Better, Faster, Cheaper The idea behind the Open Prototype Initiative — what will be a showcase of four high-quality, economically constructed homes — was to improve the way all homes are built in America. And information learned through the first home and subsequent prototype homes will also be useful for improving in-home treatment of the disabled and older Americans with a desire to age in place.
Mod Moves Up The Gulf Coast housing crisis created by Hurricane Katrina is churning up innovation on a broad scale, and the solutions taking shape in Louisiana and Mississippi may eventually land at your door, wherever you do business.
Choose the Right Roofing Here are the factors builders should consider when choosing roofing material for the homes they build.
Not Just Katrina's Fault Builders have watched prices for building materials rise over the past year and have heard the excuses. But there's more to the story.
In My Own Words: Estes Builders Kevin Estes of Estes Builders shares insight to some of the products they put into the homes they build.
In My Own Words: Pulte Homes Executive Steve Burch, National Vice President of Strategic Marketing and Jim Petersen, Director of Research & Development for Pulte Homes in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan shares the top five products he would not build without.
Streamline Your Business As the white-hot housing market cools, builders can maintain a competitive edge by improving construction quality while controlling costs.