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New Urbanism
New Roads for New Urbanism
One the biggest challenges facing advocates of New Urbanism is how to keep vehicles moving through narrow, pedestrian-oriented streets and alleys
Moisture Management
Mold: A Growing Concern
From damp Delaware to dry Denver, home builders are struggling with rising risk related to mold
Codes + Standards
The Birth of Building Codes
Never let it be said you can’t learn something in sixth-grade social studies — no matter what your age
Solid Foundations, or Why Builders Need to Stay Involved
Concrete examples of why builders should stay involved in the construction process from start to finish
Business Management
Diversification Opportunities for Luxury Home Builders
A look at the diversification options available to luxury builders that can help their business be more recession-proof
Customer Satisfaction
The Customer Experience: Overpromised and Underdelivered
Avoid flying into the customer expectation trap
Sales
Prospecting Pays—or Why Builders Should Put Effort Into Prospect Retention
You spend money to attract prospects, but what are you doing to turn these same shoppers into buyers?
Charrette Builds Consensus for Traditional Neighborhood Development
Designing a community with the input of homeowners, planners, and government agencies helps ensure a smooth approval process
Business Management
Strange Bedfellows: Uncertain Economy + Business Plan? Yes
Even during days of economic uncertainty, try to stick to your company plan