5 Steps to Cracking the Code for a High-Performance Home
As a model of energy savings, water conservation, indoor comfort and health, and use of on-site renewable energy, The New American Home 2024 offers valuable lessons
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
What Does It Cost to Build a Single-Family Home?
A closer look at the itemized costs in each stage of construction for a single-family home
5 Ways to Silence Squeaky Floors
Take these tips to heart to deliver quiet floors and satisfied homeowners
Which States and Construction Trades Rely Most on Immigrant Workers?
California and Texas have higher concentrations of immigrants in their construction workforce, and certain skilled trades also rely more on foreign-born labor than others
Tips for Placing HVAC Ducts in Conditioned Space
See how putting HVAC ducts inside conditioned space in a home benefits both the builder and the homeowner
This Startup 3D Prints Tiny Homes in 24 Hours
In just 24 hours, a 3D printer can complete the entire shell of a tiny house, including the roof, overhangs, and ceiling. The 20-foot-high printer…
Builders, National Organizations Are Axing the Term 'Master Bedroom'
Several home builders and national organizations have recently switched their terminology from “master bedroom” to “owner’s suite” amid Black…
Will Personalized Offices Become Standard for New Homes?
As 40% of the American workforce remains stationed at home, home builders will need to embrace the shifting interests of homebuyers, and that can…
New Housing Permits Drop to 8-Year Low in Southern California
Southern California’s construction industry has been hit hard by the state’s shelter-in-place orders, resulting in an eight year low. For the…
Affordability
NAHB Addresses White House Stance on Fair Housing
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) directly responded to President Trump’s recent tweet on low-income housing by setting up a…
5 Myths About Eco-Friendly Homes Debunked
There are several common myths about Earth-friendly homes that have circled around: too expensive, too ugly, too difficult. Realtor.com is here to…
How to Understand the Costs and Benefits of High-Performance Buildings
It can be difficult for home builders to assess the true value of a high-performance residential building for its occupants, especially when it…
Virginia Issues Statewide Regulations, But Will They Help Construction Jobsites?
On July 27, Virginia became the first state to issue statewide safety regulations regarding COVID-19. The emergency temporary standard (ETS)…
Construction Quality
7 Deadly Sins: Avoid These Construction Defects, Part I
Home builder best practices for identifying and eliminating construction defects in roofing, siding, and decks
Solar
Net Zero Energy: The Ultimate Z.E.N. Home's Solution for Solar
The Ultimate Zero Energy Now Home takes a holistic approach to optimizing investments in renewable solar energy at production scale
