Issue Contents

February 2010

Column

Low appraisals are one of the chief barriers to widespread adoption of sustainable building practices.

Feature

Professional Builder and the NAHB Design Committee present the winners of the home-building industry’s most prestigious design competition

Follow these simple rules for getting your roofing projects just right.

Market research experts discuss the latest research tools and techniques, the impact of foreclosures on the new-home building market and the importance of analyzing consumer behavior in this exclusive roundtable discussion.

This Asian-inspired poolhouse in rural New York State is a serene retreat that can be used all year round.

The majority of builders recognize the marketing power of green homes, according to a survey of Professional Builder readers.

Salespeople who take the time to gain the trust of their customers and help them solve their housing problems are the most likely to get the sale.

A home in Asheville, N.C., wowed the BALA judges with its balance of modern and traditional design, exceptional craftsmanship and strong indoor/outdoor relationships.

Projects named Best in Region in the 2009 BALAs range from a rustic New Hampshire home to a geometric wonder in Idaho.

Home buyers are much more likely to reveal their true feelings about a builder in a third-party survey that elicits anonymous comments.

News

Here's a sample of the recommendations of three industry experts from a recent Professional Builder Webcast.

Right now, private equity funds are a better option for builders seeking financing.

Now more than ever, builders need to increase customer satisfaction while cutting costs.

15 The percent of real-estate construction and development loans that were 90 days or more overdue at financial institutions whose deposits are insured by the FDIC, as of September 2009, up from 1.9 percent two years earlier, according to the...

Home buyers are waiting too long for that $8,000.

Builder Jim Deitch explains why Lean is vital.

Product Review

Homeowners may be split on what style suits them in the kitchen, but very few would object to the rich combinations you can make with Timberlake Cabinetry’s Cognac finish

Berenson’s Designer Group 10 Collection is a metallic mix of 14 of Berenson’s most popular designs: eight pulls, one cup pull and five knobs in a variety of shapes and sizes

The Simply Naturals Collection from Neil Kelly is crafted from the same non-toxic materials as its long-established product line, but offered in a limited eco-friendly edition

You’ll normally see Hafele’s products on the hardware side. The company now has a full range of wood accessories, including corner systems, cabinet storage systems, pantry organization, waste bins, filler cabinets, spice racks, drawer inserts,...

Outwater’s 304-grade Stainless Steel Knobs & Pulls beat those lesser, thin-walled, resonantly hollow counterparts

The raised-panel design on Armstrong’s Leighton collection reinterprets a classic style that reflects the character and craftsmanship of your grandfather’s cabinets. The center panel is constructed of genuine solid maple with a defined step-down...

Ten knobs and seven pulls make up the Modern Times Collection from Topex. A stainless-steel aesthetic and bright chrome finish accentuate the collection’s cool techno feel. Knobs include geometric shapes of round, square, rectangle, cylinder and...

Now for the bathroom hardware options: The latest bath line from Top Knobs opens with six new collections in nine finishes.

QA

Scott Sedam hosts the Lean Building Forum on HousingZone.com, where each month he interviews those who are implementing the principles of Lean operations in home building. This month, Sedam talks with Bill and Brad Jagoe of Jagoe Homes, Owensboro...

 
 


 

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