Subcontractors: Understand Your Liability and Defense Obligations in Contracts
The unfortunate reality is, everything can be done correctly, but the subcontractor still has to defend and potentially pay a lot of money
Closing the Gap Between Buyers and Builders
How Can Home Builders Tackle Inventory Issues?
Shifts in thinking are welcome, but they're long overdue—and not aggressive enough
Accessibility
Can Homes Age With Us?
Finding out whether our homes can remain livable means getting personal and asking what kind of places we’d like to grow old in
Wanted: Workable Housing Solutions
In San Francisco and Atlanta, viable alternatives include a reimagining of the once-common boarding house
Being Smart About Smart Homes
Regardless of how slowly smart home technology is taking hold, its eventual acceptance is inevitable
Next Steps for Disaster Resilience and Rebuilding
The dream for disaster recovery is kit homes that can be assembled by two mid-level trades
Human Resources
How to Find and Retain Skilled Labor
The construction industry has had, and will continue to have, its share of ups and downs and fresh challenges. Knowing how to find and motivate excellent employees can help building companies maintain stability
Making the Case for Framing Sheets
There's a document missing from your workflow, and it's costing you more than you think
How Do We Build New Homes Faster?
Labor shortages threaten workflow in many markets. Innovation is essential