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The latest surveys, trends, industry data, and articles for residential builders, remodelers, and architects serving the residential construction industry.
Simpson Strong-Tie will feature a number of new products at the 2012 BCMC show in New Orleans, Oct. 17 to 19, at booth 303.
Two apps gaining traction and now being used by many remodelers are Houzz for creating design ideas and Pinterest.
NAHB, Improving Markets Index, October 2012, new record, 103 metros
A total of 103 housing markets across the United States qualified to be listed on the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving...
Crescent Resources LLC, in partnership with Taylor Duncan Interests Inc., has acquired 250 acres in Oak Point, Texas for development of a new single-...
According to the latest release of the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA), homeowner spending on remodeling activity could be growing by...
Remodeling contractor and consumer sales related to home improvement products are expected to get a much-needed bump for the next few years.
The International Living Future Institute announced the launch of Delcare, an ingredients label for building products. Declare acts as a “...
Comstock Homes of Washington, LC announced the opening of its latest community. Located at 6000 New Hampshire Ave., The Hampshires is a community of...
Getting to the heart of home buyer complaints
For today’s home buyers, there are two primary sources of dissatisfaction. We talked to builders and customer satisfaction experts to find out how...
solar thermal heating roof
A solar thermal heating system by Swedish company SolTech looks a lot like the curved clay or concrete tiles that might normally adorn a roof. The...
 

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