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
HVAC
Ensuring Comfort in High-Performance Homes
Compact duct systems are one strategy contractors have successfully used for many years to ensure occupant comfort
Insulation Products' Performance Depends on Proper Installation—Research Findings
All insulation products—including fiberglass batts and spray foams—perform well when properly installed
Indoor Air Quality
Building Science: 3 Ventilation Methods for Best Indoor Air Quality
Energy-efficient homes require careful attention to indoor air quality
Building Science: How Tight Construction Improves Indoor Air Quality
People spend nearly 90 percent of their time indoors, with the majority of that time spent in their homes, that's why builders need to pay close attention to indoor air quality
Construction Quality
9 Steps to Prevent Floor Squeaks
A beautiful, high-performance floor starts with what you can’t see—a stable floor frame and subfloor underneath. Simple installation mistakes can…
Centex Homes Beats Back Lawsuit
The case was unique, as very few California construction defect lawsuits have gone to trial and then all the way to a verdict
Construction Quality
3 Common Field Mistakes to Avoid
Above: Squash blocks installed to support load from above. Right: Load from above without squash blocks…
Humidity Control in High-Performance Homes in Humid Climates
Controlling humidity in homes located in humid climates, such as New Orleans, can be a sticky business
Planning + Development
Development: Smart Stormwater Management
Tightening regulations are pushing builders to get creative with reducing or eliminating stormwater runoff on their construction sites
