Q+A
Mollie Elkman Continues the Story of 'The House That SHE Built'
A Utah house build using all-woman labor and woman-owned companies provides inspiration for a children’s book about the many, varied opportunities for women in construction. But there's more to it than that
Opinion
New Year, New Beginnings
There's no denying 2020 was a roller-coaster of a year. But now, there’s light at the end of the tunnel, and we're hopeful 2021 will be different
Business Management
Home Building's Response to the Changing Times
As the way we live has changed due to the coronavirus pandemic, home builders are adapting and rethinking their businesses, from operations to sales to business management
Economics
Into the Breach—Again
The economic impacts of COVID-19 were a gut-punch to a housing industry on the cusp of a full recovery, but we'll come back from this, too
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
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
Net Zero
What Do Homebuyers Want? Builders Adopt a New Strategy
Homebuyer desires are ever-changing and transient. Getting back to some core principles can help builders refocus their business and attract buyers in the process
Economics
How Concerned Should Home Builders Be About a Recession?
There are good reasons for builders to feel cautiously optimistic for 2020
Women in Construction
The Construction Industry's Gender Gap
The numbers show that our industry is making some strides toward equality, but we still have a long way to go