Proven Ways to Improve Jobsite Productivity
Consider these solutions for reducing cycle time, hard costs, dry runs, rework, miscommunication, and overall inefficiencies on the jobsite
5 Ways to Silence Squeaky Floors
Take these tips to heart to deliver quiet floors and satisfied homeowners
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
Quality Matters
Making Sure Doors Are Watertight
Mastering these basics of proper door flashing will help avoid leaks around doors and keep the installation watertight
Construction Quality
Quality Assurance—How to Build an Effective Program and Why It Matters
Builders and industry consultants talk about what’s working and how to build a program to ensure quality standards are consistently being met
Quality Matters
Building Garages That Are Airtight
Garages are a difficult area to correctly detail, but also one of the most important
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How to Prevent Tile Cracks
Properly isolating the tile from the subfloor helps builders eliminate cracked tile—a common callback
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Getting Deck Ledgers Right
It’s a seemingly simple detail, but mistakes made when building deck ledgers can cause multiple headaches
Maine Builders Association Sponsors Carpenter Apprenticeship Program
To combat the labor shortage plaguing the construction industry, the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Maine is sponsoring a…
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Batts Done Right—Insulation Best Practice
To boost comfort and efficiency, pay close attention to details when installing fiberglass batts and insist on a Grade 1 job from your crew and subs
Construction Worker Shortage Pushes up Wages and Home Prices
Homes in Denver now take two months longer to build due to the slim workforce
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What Is the Cost of Quality Construction?
A 25-year veteran of the housing industry makes the case for investing in good quality up front instead of paying for poor quality later
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Proper Backfilling and Grading for a Dry Foundation
Wet basements and crawlspaces rank among the most serious construction defects. These grading and backfilling steps will keep foundations dry
