TND Versus the Cul-de-Sac
People talk about traditional neighborhood design as the best thing since sliced bread, but is it a fad or the new standard?
Broker Identifies Marketing 'Blind Spot'
Don't Paint Just by Numbers
Cost of materials should be merely one factor when evaluating paints and stains.
'Overprice' Premiums for More Profit
The Return of Linoleum
Once a kitchen standard, linoleum began losing ground to other flooring types, namely sheet vinyl, in the 1940s.
Sky's the Limit for High-Rise
One of the most curious trends to emerge from our 2004 GIANTS survey is the heat in high-rises, long a dormant housing form of little interest to the largest production builders.
Google Update Cuts Builders' Web Traffic
What Do You Believe?
I have seen a few companies define what they believe with statements under headings such as 'we believe' or 'basic beliefs.' Somehow, a statement of beliefs seems stronger than a mission statement.
Best Practices
Can You Relate? What Does Your Company Do to Foster Likability
Most companies we encounter overlook relationship value, the measurable things a company does to create 'likability' between employees and customers
Modular Homes Gain Modern Acceptance
Factory-built housing predicted to grow 1.2% annually through 2005