Industry News
November 6, 2009
The International Code Council's (ICC) Residential Building Code Committee voted to keep the residential fire sprinkler system requirement for one- and two-family new construction homes in the International Residential Code at the ICC hearings in...
October 31, 2009
The staff of Professional Builder highlights facts about the housing industry
October 30, 2009
The U.S. Senate has finally agreed on the plan to extend the first-time home buyer tax credit and expand a reduced version of it to move-up buyers as well.
September 30, 2009
The fail rate for first-year home builder trade councils is about 60%. Follow this advice to make sure yours succeeds.
September 30, 2009
Using abandoned phone numbers can help remodelers pick up business from companies that have closed down
September 30, 2009
Faced with a shortfall of new business, remodelers have been obliged to make cuts in staff, pay and benefits and bring work in house that used to be outsourced.
September 30, 2009
The new lead paint regulations are set to take effect April 22, 2010, and that will mean a big change in the way many remodelers do business.
September 30, 2009
Employees need to be involved in crafting a company's mission if they are going to truly buy into it.
August 20, 2009
The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index showed housing affordability in the second quarter of 2009 continued to be strong, rivaling the best rates seen in the 18 years the index has tracked affordability.
July 31, 2009
Number Crunch: Fun Home Building Facts to Think About
July 31, 2009
An attorney offers steps remodelers can take to protect themselves from green lawsuits.
July 31, 2009
Medical cost increases continue to outpace inflation. Here are four ways remodelers can cut their healthcare costs and still deliver quality benefits to their employees.
July 13, 2009
Want that seamless transition and great outdoor living experience for your homeowners? Marvin’s Ultimate Lift and Slide is the key. The doors are available in pocket and stacked configurations.
June 30, 2009
Professional Builder's Number Crunch brings home buidlers fun industry facts.
June 30, 2009
Companies that specialize in high-end home renovations attract new business when past clients sing their praises.
June 30, 2009
Professional Remodeler editor Jay Sweet answers the most common questions remodelers have about the stimulus package and tax credits.
June 30, 2009
Professional Remodeler magazine examines why remodelers should care about social media and what they should consider before jumping in.
