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
In order to close the gap between buyers and builders, builders need to think less about how to…
Smart Home
Why Builders Can’t Afford to Ignore the Smart Home Tech Trend
Three ways builders can stay ahead of the smart-home tech curve
Roger Gregory
Roger Gregory, VP of product management at Ezlo Innovation, is a seasoned executive in…
Financials
Predicting Profit: How to Know Your Margin Before You Close
Nine strategies to help home builders control their costs and predict profit before starting a project
Codes + Standards
Why Are Building Codes Important?
Building codes not only provide a standard benchmark contractors must meet, they also establish a building’s safety and energy performance for years to come
Energy Efficiency
Can Building a Passive House Cost the Same as a Code-Built Home?
Designer and builder Natalie Leonard shares how an energy-efficient Passive House can cost the same to build as a code-built home
Stephen D. Jones
Stephen D. Jones, CBO, MCP, MS, NJCEM is the Senior Government Relations Regional Manager for the International Code Council responsible for the…
Solar
Myths and Misconceptions About Going Solar
As home builders prepare for California's solar mandate, solar panel installer Mark Vogel dispels the myths and misconceptions
Video: Can Automating Your Documents Make You A Better Builder?
Edwards/Mooney & Moses, an insulation, garage door and gutter installer in central Ohio, was hand keying thousands of work order invoices and…
