PB January 2004

Doverra has created an innovative hybrid of fiberglass-reinforced cement (currently awaiting a U.S. patent) for fireplace mantels and surrounds.

Census data and 'life stages' help consultant change at least one developer's mind on product mix.

Sales and marketing costs should be held to 6% of home building revenue, but builders have a hard time hitting that target.

Interior designer Lynne Forde Breyer talks about design trends, working with builders and why she never turns down a referral.

Centex vice president/construction technology Randy Luther shares his modus operandi for shopping the exhibit floor at the International Builders' Show, including a cheat sheet on what questions to ask at the booths.

The push for innovative technologies to improve energy efficiency and the growing concern over energy costs have changed the formula for buying power to reflect the true cost of owning a home.

Nothing exceeds the value of relationships that are based on shared trust, clear communication, performance excellence and a focus on making great things happen through mutual efforts.

Jeld-Wen's new preservative sinks in to prevent decay.

Depending on when you ask it, this ticklish question has many answers. Just be sure to ask the right people.

According to quality experts Dr. Stanley Marash, Paul Berman and Michael Flynn, fusion management takes the aspects that really work from each of the hot methods of the past 30 years.