5 Ways to Silence Squeaky Floors
Take these tips to heart to deliver quiet floors and satisfied homeowners
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
Don't Underestimate the Importance of Roofing Underlayment
Regardless of which product you choose to use, installing a roofing underlayment will help ensure the roof system withstands the elements and the home stays dry
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
Reduce Lumber Waste: 3 Effective Strategies for Home Builders
Dumpsters overflowing with lumber are merely a symptom. To really reduce lumber waste on jobsites, you need to address your systems
Construction Job Search? Make Your Résumé Shine With These Tips
Résumé-writing advice for construction industry job seekers
Leadership
How to: Management Tips to Keep Your Team Together
Your best employees need more than money if you expect them to stay and help build your business. Follow these steps to keep your top talent
Quality Matters
Tips for Achieving Trouble-Free Three-Coat Stucco
Minimize stucco problems and rework by paying attention to these crucial details
How To
Is There Mold in New-Construction Homes?
Homebuyers seeking a mold-free home shouldn't assume new construction is the answer. A dry home requires proper detailing and attention to moisture management all the way through the construction process
Sales + Marketing
How to Deliver a Five-Star Customer Experience
Take these steps to keep referrals up, customer trust high, feedback positive, and customer relationships strong
Quality Matters
How to Manage Moisture in Walls: Tips for Designing and Building
Moisture trapped in a wall can cause extensive, costly, and harmful damage. Take these steps to prevent it
Quality Matters
Waterproofing Showers, Part 3: Glass Mat Backer Board
Follow these best practices for a reliable installation glass mat gypsum
Quality Matters
Solving Truss Uplift [VIDEO]
Tim Kampert from IBACOS-PERFORM presents the causes of truss uplift, its impact on quality and customer satisfaction, and best practices to…
Moisture Management
The Quarantine Crawlspace: From Mold to Moisture Management
Some people learned a new language during quarantine. Some baked sourdough bread. Pro Builder’s Senior Editor Mike Beirne decided to…
Quality Matters
Say Goodbye to Concrete Cold Joints
A look at cold joints in concrete and how to prevent them
The New American Home
How We Built The New American Home 2021
A first-person account of the annual show home’s construction
