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Blogs
Blogs
Smart Home
Why Builders Can’t Afford to Ignore the Smart Home Tech Trend
Three ways builders can stay ahead of the smart-home tech curve
Opinion
Wanted: Small Homes at Affordable Prices
Research finds a builder-buyer disconnect in providing smaller, more affordable homes and that the number of single women homebuyers is decreasing
Coronavirus Resources and Information
Lessons From a Crisis—Getting Through Coronavirus
Without the power of a collective effort, I’m afraid we’ll still be talking about these issues in 10 years' time or longer
Financials
Predicting Profit: How to Know Your Margin Before You Close
Nine strategies to help home builders control their costs and predict profit before starting a project
Codes + Standards
Why Are Building Codes Important?
Building codes not only provide a standard benchmark contractors must meet, they also establish a building’s safety and energy performance for years to come
Regulations
A Problem in Common: Balancing Regulations With Environmental Stewardship
To find the balance between fees and regulations and address issues of environmental stewardship and housing affordability, keep in mind that we all caused this problem, so we all should share in the costs and solutions to fix it
International Builders' Show
After the International Builders' Show, the Show Goes On—On Demand
The information at the International Builders' Show is extensive and rich, but there's no way you can see or digest it all during the show. And you don't have to, since this info is available on demand after IBS
Energy Efficiency
Can Building a Passive House Cost the Same as a Code-Built Home?
Designer and builder Natalie Leonard shares how an energy-efficient Passive House can cost the same to build as a code-built home
Solar
Myths and Misconceptions About Going Solar
As home builders prepare for California's solar mandate, solar panel installer Mark Vogel dispels the myths and misconceptions
Customer Satisfaction
Home Builder as Concierge, Delivering Customer Service Excellence
Your ability to deliver a positive, personalized customer experience to homebuyers is a critical driver in sales