Celebrating its 25th year the US National Housing Quality Award (based on the US Baldrige Award) has helped builders to improve their business whether they are building custom or production homes, have 15 employees or 800 or are building in the range of $150k or up to $1.7M.
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May 16, 2017
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May 09, 2017
Reducing Air and Moisture Leakage Risks
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May 02, 2017
“The $8 billion home organization industry has more than doubled in size since the early 2000’s—growing at a staggering rate of 10% each year,” according to Becoming Minimalist.
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May 01, 2017
With the Spring season arriving earlier in many parts of the country this year, homeowners are starting to think about much-needed repairs and “spring cleaning” projects around and within their homes.
May 01, 2017
Senior editor Sue Bady wants to set something straight: Accessory dwelling units aren’t the same thing as tiny houses.
May 01, 2017
While reading this issue, you may notice that one topic comes up in several of the articles: the significant impact of government regulations on home building. It’s not a coincidence; it is one of the most important factors in determining the course of the industry.
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April 21, 2017
Luxury you can see is pretty, but luxury you can’t see is quality. While homeowners often spend hours selecting their flooring, few give much thought to the subflooring underneath—the place where squeaks and pops often start.
April 06, 2017
This month, we bring you our annual report on the kitchen and bath design trends that hold the greatest appeal for buyers.
March 28, 2017
There are few things about my job that I enjoy as much as touring new communities in California. Recently, I was able to spend the better part of a week doing just that. And from what I saw, the old saying that innovative new-home design starts in the West and flows east still seems accurate.
March 22, 2017
If a hurricane, tornado, or flood ravaged one of your communities, how would your houses fare? How about the multimillion-dollar custom home you just completed for a client?
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March 21, 2017
Today’s home design trends are becoming more fragmented and variable than ever. Options have exploded, and buyer expectations are high.
March 06, 2017
A new administration, rising interest rates, shifting demographics—it seems as if 2017 has just begun, yet we’re already seeing a change in the homebuilding landscape. Here are some trends we see for the coming year.
March 02, 2017
In 2015, the day after Christmas, several tornados shook the suburban Dallas, Texas, towns of Garland and Rowlett. I volunteered for an urban search and rescue operation in the city of Garland; the severity of the event only sunk in when I was called to report for duty.
March 06, 2017
If you’ve been in the housing industry for even a short while, you’ve probably heard of John Burns. A prodigious speaker, regularly appearing on national TV and in other media, Burns attends more than a dozen industry events each year, presenting housing market updates, forecasts, and trends.
February 28, 2017
This month’s issue includes stories about three unfilled market niches that are significant opportunities for builders: culturally aware housing, live-work housing, and Missing Middle Housing. They're an example of old ideas, made new.
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February 27, 2017
Moisture management is a big concern for builders today. Having a good strategy and selecting moisture-resistant products for locations that can get wet are keys for success.
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February 22, 2017
The kitchen and bathroom remodeling business has grown into a $134 billion industry and is not showing any signs of slowing.
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February 15, 2017
News outlets reported that in October 2016, new housing starts hit a nine-year high, soaring up to 1.34 million. Additionally, the Department of Commerce revealed that the year closed out with privately-owned housing starts reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,226,000.
February 07, 2017
What does the future of digital look like for home builders?
February 07, 2017
There were more than 1,000 entries this year for the NAHB National Sales & Marketing Awards, and a sampling of the winning entries begins here.
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