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December 2011

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2012 home building outlook: Builders largely optimistic about growth

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.

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4 live/work housing concepts

Professional Builder's House Review design team presents creative solutions for live/work housing.

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7 tips for accurate HVAC load calculations

Looking to right-size your HVAC systems? A building science expert offers advice for getting HVAC load calculations just right.

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How to spot the prima donna syndrome

Don’t let your super sellers with bad attitudes control your sales organization. Here are some simple guidelines for handling a prima donna.

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In the Trenches with BIM

In this third installment of a three-part series on building information modeling, Scott Sedam talks with design professionals who are leading the transition from CAD to BIM.

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Is it time to change how you buy drywall?

Most builders buy drywall turnkey, with both the material and the labor provided by the same contractor. Purchasing expert Charles Schneider offers a better solution.

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