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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently launched Rescheck 101, a self-paced online training course for its Rescheck software. The software allows builders to check the basic compliance codes with the 2003 International Energy Conservation Code...

With a presence in 54 markets throughout the U.S., Pulte is the largest home builder in North America. In Arizona alone the company operates four divisions: one in Tucson and three in Phoenix, under the direction of John Chadwick, Arizona division...

The model home opened Sept. 16 at KB's River Garden community is not what you'd expect from a national production builder: an exquisite re-creation of a New Orleans Greek Revival home, a style built in the late 19th century in the...

Bob and Karen Schroeder, owners of Mayberry Homes in Lansing, Mich., have only been in business since 2002, yet they have garnered more awards for customer satisfaction than most veteran builders. Mayberry Homes caters to first-time home buyers and...

Builders can tackle problems with skilled labor and climbing energy bills at the same time by considering using insulating concrete forms (ICFs) or structural insulated panels (SIPs) in their next project. Many traditional stick-frame builders have...

When complete, Bayside will offer 1,640 units of single-family homes, townhomes, duplexes and condominiums. The Delmarva Peninsula location appeals to mid-Atlantic residents who will retire but don't want to move to Florida because of the...

T.W. Lewis' excellent customer loyalty ranking helps make it No. 3 out of 41 on the list of top performing builders in the Phoenix market as a higher-end luxury production builder. Homes range between $500,000 and $850,000. The builder delivered...