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The latest surveys, trends, industry data, and articles for residential builders, remodelers, and architects serving the residential construction industry.
NAR, existing home sales, August 2012, housing inventory, prices, increase
Existing-home sales continued to improve in August and the national median price rose on a year-over-year basis for the sixth straight month,...
BuildFax Remodeling Index, July 2012, increase, regional, Northeast
Residential remodels authorized by building permits in the U.S. in July were at a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 3,144,000, according to the...
housing starts, August 2012, Census Bureau, HUD, increase, 2.3 percent
Nationwide housing production rose 2.3 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 750,000 units in August, according to newly released figures...
National Association of Home Builders Wells Fargo Housing Market Index
According to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), builder confidence in the market for newly...
Improper or insufficient design details and shoddy installation of windows or doors can lead to air infiltration, moisture intrusion and poor overall...
OSHA construction fall prevention
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will extend through Dec. 15 its temporary enforcement measures in residential construction.
Wyandotte, Mich. is generating 30% of its energy from renewable sources such as solar power and geothermal energy. A program that gives incentives to...
sustainable house denmark
A sustainable wood home in Denmark was built in just six weeks after its parts were produced using a rapid-prototyping machine.
Customer satisfaction: The ultimate team game in home building
In home building, the team counts on the performance of each individual to deliver the “big win,” which is a happy customer.
Big Gainers - Learning from the nation’s fast-growing builders
Five builders on the rise share the secrets to their recent success and their strategies for growth in 2013 and beyond.
 

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