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
Construction Quality Assurance Program Fundamentals
Home builders should take these steps to create an effective QA program that yields lasting results
Indoor Air Quality
For Better Indoor Air Quality: Build Tight and Ventilate Right
Buildings need to dry and people need to breathe. Good air sealing aids both
Quality Matters
Do This to Ensure Fiber-Cement Siding Is Trouble-Free
Avoid expensive moisture problems by paying attention to a few key details and avoiding these common errors
National Housing Quality Award
It’s All About the Feedback: 2020 National Housing Quality Award Winners
This year’s NHQ Award winners share how scrutiny led them to the industry’s top honor for excellence
National Housing Quality Award
On Going for the Gold: Why Home Builders Enter the NHQA
Who doesn’t want to play for a world championship team? The National Housing Quality Awards program marks its 27th anniversary this year
Quality Matters
Concrete Foundations: Under-Slab Vapor Barriers Done Right
Properly specify and install a layer of protection under concrete slabs to mitigate moisture issues
Comfort + Health
Can Your Home Help You Sleep Better?
Can a new home help residents sleep better?
Troon Pacific doesn’t actually guarantee homeowners will have a sounder slumber, but the San…
How To
10 Value Adds for Your Next Paint Job
10 ways pro painters can get more out of their work and keep clients happy and their bottom line healthy
Quality Matters
Limit Cracks in Construction: Mind the Gap Between Building Materials
The expansion gap between dissimilar materials is a critical detail that can prevent costly callbacks and warranty headaches for home builders
