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April 2007

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Home Builder Assessment Tools for Hiring and TeamBuilding

Last month we reviewed the merits of assessment tools. This month we take a closer look at some of the assessment tools used by home builders across the nation.

KPIs Help Home Builders Obtain Financing

To obtain a loan, home builders should understand the key performance indicators that drive the decision. Some of those KPIs include operating performance, financial stability, liquidity and cash flow.

Referral Marketing Tips for Home Builders

No one needs to tell you how important marketing is to staying in business. Likewise, it's no big secret that not all marketing is equally effective at generating new business. With a housing surplus and lackluster sales, it's not enough to...

Sales Demonstrations Can Help New Home Sales

An often-summarized Aristotle quote reads: "What we hear, we forget. What we see, we remember. And what we do, we understand." Although those thoughts date back 2,300 years, the principle rings true today. The concept is essential to...

To Blog or Not To Blog

We are in the middle of a revolution, and I don't think we fully comprehend what is happening. To understand better, we should look to the past. Around 1450, when Johannes Gutenberg introduced movable type he transformed the way society used...

Feature

2007 Builders' Show Largest in History

Nothing in the home building industry surpasses the scale of the International Builders' Show. Its sheer size and the opportunities to learn about the latest issues and solutions, network with peers and discover new products make for a home-...

2007 EnergyValue Housing Award Winners

Veridian Homes of Madison, Wis., was named the 2007 EnergyValue Housing Award Builder of the Year. Presented by the NAHB Research Center, the EVHA recognizes builders who have voluntarily integrated energy efficiency into the design, construction...

2007 NAHB Officers Named

California home builder Brian Catalde was officially elected and installed as the 2007 president of the 235,000-member NAHB. Involved in the Southern California home building industry for more than 30 years, Catalde is president and chief operating...

Cement Stays Solid

The Portland Cement Assocation’s chief economist provides an update on the state of the cement industry.

Homebuilders Take Basements to a New Level

What was once called the basement is now being labeled as the lower level. Home builders aim to attract home buyers with lower levels that offer more fun and functional space.

Housing Slump Nearing End

Starts are slightly above home demand. However, excessive homes under construction and homes for sale will delay market recovery for many months.

How Builder, Developers Tailored The Residences at Bulle Rock to Active Adults

A look into how the development team designed The Residences at Bulle Rock of Havre de Grace, Md., for its active adult demographic.

Improve Your Builder Financing in Four Steps

Are you considering talking to a lender about financing? Learn four must-have tips for improving your odds and learn about 10 items you’ll need to obtain a line of credit.

Keep Good Construction Employees On Board and Maintain Morale In A Rough Economy

As sales drop off, many builders have been forced to lay off employees. What happens to staff morale when employees are let go? What can builders do to maintain employee loyalty and productivity when painful cuts must be made? We asked...

Niche Living

It's home sweet home — all 291 square feet of it. Moda, now in the development stages in Seattle's hip Belltown neighborhood, offers condominiums that start at 291 square feet. The condominiums are being built by single- and mixed-use...

PATH Report: Homebuilding Technology to Watch for in 2007

If you are looking to improve the durability, efficiency, affordability and environmental performance of your next home building project, look no further than PATH’s report on the top 10 technologies for 2007.

Trends to Grow On

WE ASKED: What are the top design trends your company is noticing in your region? Midwest ARCHITECT: Joe Safin FIRM: BSB Design, Chicago and Des Moines, Iowa Builders are looking for affordability and efficiencies in functionality and space, Safin...

Product Review

In My Own Words: Fieldstone Communities

Richard Bunch, Vice President of Operations of Fieldstone Communities in Santa Clarita, Calif. gives us the top five products he won't build without.

ProBuilder Product Report: Bathroom Fixtures

Included in the April 2007 edition of Professional Builder magazine are the latest in bathroom hardware, faucets and baths

ProBuilder Product Report: New Products

Professional Builder Report: Products for the Kitchen

A look at current products for the kitchen from Blanco, Axor, Atlas Housewares and Brizo are featured in this overview.

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Professional Remodeler's 2013 Market Leaders

Professional Remodeler’s annual Market Leaders list, which identifies the top...

15 design trends for kitchens & baths

With demand for custom design, remodeling, and renovations at its highest level since 2005, ...

Project Spotlight: Kitchen countered

Normandy Remodeling converts confined kitchen into sprawling galley.

5 bathroom design trends for 2013

Each year, the National Kitchen and Bath Association surveys its members to identify the latest...

6 kitchen design trends for 2013

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