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Windows + Doors
Why Pine Is Undervalued, and Other Secrets From a Trained Wood Scientist
You might think you know wood – but do you know wood for windows and doors? The properties that make certain woods ideal for some construction…
An Editor Walks Into a Bar ...
Witnessing the next generation of homebuyers in their natural habitat reveals a fundamental shift for housing: a landscape of multiple shelter choices
Leadership
Learning From Our Next-Gen Leaders
After hearing from young leaders in our industry, it's reassuring to know that there's hope for the future of home building
Untangling the Smart Home Opportunity: 5 Tips to Get Started
Getting up to speed with home technology offerings and what the priorities should be can be a challenge for home builders. To help you unpack the complexity, here are some tips
Beyond Commodity: Understanding the Options for OSB Sub-Flooring
In years past, many builders may have considered OSB solely as a commodity, and perhaps even an afterthought. But that’s simply no longer the case…
Best Practices
Reducing Stress and Cost in the Builder/Architect Relationship
Does your building company have an architect on retainer? Here are best practices for how to make that relationship work for both parties
Signing Up Students for the Trades
If local associations across the country follow the Texas Association of Builders' lead, it could make a huge difference to the future of the skilled trades
Let’s Get Small
Building smaller, taller homes on smaller lots can’t be the only solution to midde-class attainability
Construction Quality
10 Common Subflooring Installation Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them
A refresher on mistakes to avoid when installing subflooring