Why Pay Attention to HVAC Faults? Energy Efficiency, for One Thing
HVAC faults usually go undetected, which is a problem, since they can severely compromise a home’s energy efficiency
How to Build Healthy Homes That Protect Homebuyers From Radon
Consider a relatively simple and inexpensive passive mitigation system to vent radon—a radioactive, odorless, invisible gas—and deliver a truly healthy home
One Surefire Way to Attract Talent and Improve Homebuyer Satisfaction
One of the most effective steps a home builder can take to establish and maintain a reputation of quality is to become the "builder of choice" in the eyes of trades and suppliers
Getting Rainscreens Right to Help Ensure Walls Stay Dry
To rainscreen or not to rainscreen, that is the question … but it shouldn’t be
5 Ways Home Builders Can Maintain Quality Despite Supply Chain Issues
It’s OK to swap out building products, but not at the expense of your construction quality standards
Builder Reputation Basics: One Make-or-Break Factor You Can't Miss
Since the first construction meeting lays the groundwork for a great relationship throughout the build, don’t sleep on the initial meeting between your site supervisor and new homeowners
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Quality Matters
5 Ways Home Builders Can Maintain Quality Despite Supply Chain Issues
It’s OK to swap out building products, but not at the expense of your construction quality standards
Quality Matters
Builder Reputation Basics: One Make-or-Break Factor You Can't Miss
Since the first construction meeting lays the groundwork for a great relationship throughout the build, don’t sleep on the initial meeting between your site supervisor and new homeowners
Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficient Homes Don’t Have to Sacrifice Creature Comforts
Net zero residential construction is evolving to prioritize not just energy efficiency, but also design and livability
Environmental
Climate Change Is Driving Up Demand for Stormproof Homes
The mounting consequences of climate change are forcing many homeowners to weatherproof their homes with more resilient materials
Quality Matters
Construction Details for Trouble-Free Stucco Overhangs
Transitions where horizontal and vertical stucco surfaces intersect are prone to moisture problems. Attention to proper detailing will help you avoid issues with water intrusion
Green Projects
This Off-Grid Colorado Project Lays the Groundwork for Green Housing’s Future
The resilient and energy efficient VISION House offers a glimpse into the future of eco-conscious construction
Design Best Practices
Design Tips and Tricks to Optimize a Buyer’s Budget
As housing costs rise nationwide, these building and design solutions from Housing Design Matters can satisfy buyers’ demands at an affordable price
National Housing Quality Award
National Housing Quality Award Winners and Profiles 1993–2023
An archive of NHQA-winning companies that represent home building's best in Total Quality Management
Building Technology
3D-Printed Technology Offers Solution for Affordable Housing
Builders are experimenting with 3D-printing as an innovative step toward addressing urgent housing needs across the U.S.
National Housing Quality Award
2022 NHQA Winners: 3 Home Builders Committed to Better Business and Operational Excellence
This year's National Housing Quality Award recognizes three home building companies striving to reach new heights in their operations, the quality of their product, and customer satisfaction
