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March 2010

Column

Why is Warren Buffett on the Cover of PB?

Buffett is sold on building information modeling (BIM) technology and wants home builders to believe in it too.

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Feature

BIM for Home Builders

Proponents of building information modeling software, like Warren Buffett, say now is the time for home builders to adopt the technology.

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Builders to Banks: Fund Us and We Will Build (and Sell)

The majority of builders say they would be building and selling more homes today if funding was more readily available, according to Professional Builder's latest reader survey.

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Infill Development: a Win-Win for Communities, Builders and Home Buyers

Infill sites are a viable way to deliver new homes in great locations where the infrastructure is already in place.

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Making Room in Your Budget for Green

Home builders can offset cost premiums for going green by following these best practices from the NAHB Research Center.

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Nationals Winners Share Strategies for Sales and Marketing Success

Take a lesson or two from these award-winning Nationals entries.

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New System Could Change the Way Homes are Built

The American Sustainability Initiative aims to cut the waste out of the construction process and deliver homes that are both affordable and green.

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New-Home Salespeople Need Training to Close Today's Buyers

Selling new homes in a downturn takes a certain set of skills and a particular mindset. That's why training is so essential.

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News

11 Ways Manufacturer Web sites Can Cater to Builders’ Needs

Most manufacturer sites are too product-oriented. Here are Glenn Singer's suggestions for improvement.

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7 Questions to Ask Your Banker

How to tell if your bank is strong enough to weather the storm.

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Customer Service: The Great Differentiator

Everyone in a home-building company, from the CEO on down, plays a part in delivering great customer service.

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Homestar Set To Make a Splash
Homestar was a big topic of discussion at the recent RESNET conference. Duncan Prahl reports.
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I’m the Man! Now What?

Keith Robinson discusses why some leaders succeed while others fail.

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Number Crunch

Lumber prices unexpectedly rose 32% on the futures market this year -- not good news for stressed-out home builders.

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Product Review

Advantage Vantage

Made in two new colors — walnut and tigerwood — the deck planks in MoistureShield’s Vantage Collection are 1¼ by 6 inches and are embossed with a realistic woodgrain finish on both sides

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Deck the Halls

Universal Consumer Products’ Deckorators now offers a fully integrated railing kit compatible with all the company’s baluster styles

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On the Horizon

The Horizon line from Fiberon is now available in two exotic hardwood colors: Ipe and rosewood. Horizon decking will continue to be available in four solid colors

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Transcendent Decks

According to Trex, the trick to the Transcend line’s durability is its thick integrated shell. Each board is protected on three sides for superior defense against severe weather, heavy foot traffic and everyday wear

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QA

Lean Building Saves Big Bucks for Houston Builder

Scott Sedam interviews Mike Funk, Sr. and Jennifer Heitmann from David Weekley Homes, which saved $10 million by implementing Lean building principles.

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