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 Are Our Affordable Housing Options? Really
There are a range of ideas out there for addressing the housing affordability crisis. And while offering more housing choices is great, which of those are truly solutions to affordability?
Happiness and 'The Bear'
Can happiness be the core strategy of a home building business? It can ... and it probably should be
Young, Old, and Gold
The September/October issue of Pro Builder magazine is my favorite among the “kids” we’ve delivered so far this year
All Homes Start Here: Register for IBS
NAHB Chairman's Message: Showcasing the best in residential construction, the 2024 International Builders' Show will offer a wealth of opportunities to learn, network, and socialize in Vegas in February
So You Want to Be a Disrupter in Housing?
What does it mean—and look like—to be a true disrupter shaking up an industry stuck in its ways and resistant to change?
Thanks To High Demand And Low Supply, First-Time Buyers Are Feeling The Crunch
With paying above asking price becoming the norm, younger, first-time buyers are unable to compete in bidding wars
Increase In Multigenerational Living Leads To Unexpected Obstacles
Kitchens and visible second entrances are proving to be tricky obstacles for builders to overcome when creating homes for multigenerational families
Which Cities Hold On To Their College Graduates The Best?
New York and Seattle are good at holding onto their college graduates, but neither one retains a higher percentage than a surprising Midwest metro
These 30 Hipster Zip Codes Offer The Most Profitable Home Flips
These 30 hipster havens offer the best return on investment for home flippers as determined by analyzing data based on five common criteria.
Full Employment? Not In All Sectors
As the number of unemployed workers goes down, the number of open construction jobs is going up
One Million Homes Regained Positive Equity in 2015
The number of homeowners around the country with negative equity is decreasing, but some states are faring better than others
Larger Numbers Of Millennials Moving To The Suburbs
More Millennials are moving to the suburbs and, as a result, suburbs are beginning to take on a more urban aesthetic
Where Does Each State Rank In Property Taxes?
Based on the effective real estate tax rate and the value of a home in a given state, property taxes throughout the country vary considerably
These Small To Midsize Cities Have The Best Downtowns
Small city downtowns have many of the same offerings as big cities in a more concentrated, concise package
Apprenticeships Back On The Upswing
After bottoming out at 52,763 total apprenticeships in 2011, California’s numbers are back up around 60,000 and continuing to grow
