Helena Habitat for Humanity Aims to Build 1,000 Affordable Homes
A new Habitat for Humanity project in Helena, Mont., aims to deliver 1,000 affordable housing units and outdoor community amenities
How Eminent Domain May Be Used to Respond to Climate Crises
Eminent domain, which grants the government power to take private property for public use, has displaced thousands of Americans for the sake of infrastructure in the past, but it may be used for a better purpose in a global climate crisis
Soil Connect Is Moving Dirt and Building Relationships
Cliff Fetner created Soil Connect so builders and developers could more easily move dirt and other aggregates from jobsite to jobsite, but it has expanded to become something much more
NAHB Develops Land Use Resources for Home Builders and Buyers
NAHB Chairman's Message: An NAHB Land Development Committee working group is creating educational resources to help make land-use policy information more accessible
How to Transform a Non-View Lot Into an Eye-Catching Home Site
Not everyone can afford to pay a premium for sought-after view lots, but following these design tips can turn any basic yard into a charming outdoor living space
North Carolina Habitat for Humanity Buys 100 Acres of Land for Workforce Housing
The Sandhills, NC, office recently bought 100 acres of land to build workforce housing for hundreds of families
Vacuum Overcomes Gravity Wastewater Glitches
Installing conventional gravity-based wastewater lines may not be practical where the the land's grade is too low.
Infill Opportunity
Use perceived building obstacles to your advantage to create a new profit opportunity.
Burgeoning Baja
Loreto Bay Co., of Scottsdale, Ariz., is proving that U.S. builders can gain new ground in Mexico.
Why Will Builders Vote for Impact Fees?
In a booming residential construction corridor southwest of Chicago, builders voted to support higher impact fees.
Planning + Development
Land Acquisition: How to Avoid Paying Too Much for Land
The profitability of any housing community starts with land acquisition
Mixed Use Fights Fat
Builders are stealing obesity headlines since the American Journal of Preventive Medicine in June let slip a report planned for print in August, 'Obesity Relationships with Community Design, Physical Activity, and Time Spent in Cars,' and consumer news...
Conservation Strategy Pays
Waukesha, Wis.-based Bielinski Homes is making some changes, but the builder remains committed to conservation development.
Great Graphics Can Help Pre-Sale at City Hall
Confusion is the enemy of project approvals, but great graphics can be a builder's best friend.
Greenscapes: Made in the Shade
Landscaping can have a huge effect on the energy efficiency and comfort of a home, says consultant David Johnston, president of What's Working, based in Boulder, Colo.
Free Feasibility Reports Put Money in the Bank
Atlanta-based Homestar Mortgage Services is luring builders with free feasibility reports.
