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Layne Deakins

Layne Deakins is the associate editor for Pro Builder, PRODUCTS, and Custom Builder. She writes feature articles, contributes HorizonTV videos, manages social media accounts, and produces e-newsletters for all three brands. Layne is a 2021 graduate of Pennsylvania State University.

Business Management

Bridging the Gap Between Housing and Health Care

By addressing social determinants of human health, such as housing, Sameer Sood's FwdSlash is helping to make affordable shelter a value-based investment

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Soil Connect Is Moving Dirt and Building Relationships

Cliff Fetner created Soil Connect so builders and developers could more easily move dirt and other aggregates from jobsite to jobsite, but it has expanded to become something much more

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Arx City’s Approach to Underwriting Deals With AI

Born out of frustration with time-consuming, inefficient deal sourcing, Tomas Garcia started Arx City with his brother to speed the underwriting process and increase housing inventory

The New American Home

The New American Home 2023: A Haven on the Hill

Rich with creative design ideas, luxury finishes, and innovative products, The New American Home 2023 presents a sanctuary for entertainment, recreation, and relaxation

BALA Best in American Living Awards

Luxury Meets Legacy in a Family-Oriented Lakeside Custom Home

This project from the 2022 Best in American Living Awards is inspired by its legacy and location and creates a new foundation for future generations to call home

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Introducing Modular Construction to a New Labor Force

Lack of research and proper worker training is slowing the advancement of modular construction methods as an alternative way to build homes. Brian Gaudio's Last Mile Lab, in Pittsburgh, aims to change that

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BTF’s Plan to Build and Retain a Talented Workforce

As CEO of the Building Talent Foundation, Branka Minic is committed to finding replicable solutions to strengthen the residential construction workforce through training programs and career guidance resources

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Construction’s Next Generation: Insights From Build My Future 2022

Young would-be construction workers at the 2022 Build My Future event in Des Moines, Iowa, share their experiences and impressions about industry opportunities with Pro Builder

 

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Colby Cox’s Plan to Revitalize His Historical Hometown

Colby Cox hopes to grow his Delaware hometown by building a master planned community that will boost the local economy and create one interconnected neighborhood

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Abby Ivory and The Ivory Prize’s Impact on Affordability

Spearheaded by managing director Abby Ivory and VP of strategy Michael Parker, the Ivory Prize recognizes innovative and ambitious solutions to housing affordability

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