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    The Lakeside View Of Wayzata Bay, A Custom Home Project From The 2023 Best In American Living Awards
    Jan. 11, 2023
    Otto Stark kitchen remodel by New Urban Home Builders with Deidre Interiors. | Photo: Geoff Shirley Photography
    Otto Stark kitchen remodel by New Urban Home Builders with Deidre Interiors. | Photo: Geoff Shirley Photography
    Jan. 11, 2023
    Pro Builder's annual Show Village at the 2023 International Builders' Show showcases five homes that offer real-world solutions to the housing industry’s current labor, supply, and affordability issues. | Image: Pro Builder
    Pro Builder's annual Show Village at the 2023 International Builders' Show showcases five homes that offer real-world solutions to the housing industry’s current labor, supply, and affordability issues. | Image: Pro Builder
    Jan. 11, 2023
    Part of what feeds a passion is, in fact, the work behind it. | Image: Monkey Business / stock.adobe.com
    Part Of What Feeds A Passion Is, In Fact, The Work Behind It | Image: Monkey Business / Stock adobe
    Jan. 11, 2023
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    Electric utilities are experiencing significant challenges in procuring the distribution transformers needed to provide reliable electric service to customers and to restore power after severe storms and other natural disasters. Construction and electrification projects are being deferred or cancelled due to this supply chain crunch.
    Jan. 9, 2023

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    The supply chain and housing affordability were two issues among many that NAHB sought to address during the past year. | Image: daphnusia / stock.adobe.com
    The Supply Chain And Housing Affordability Were Two Issues Among Many That Nahb Sought To Address During The Past Year | Image: Daphnusia / Stock adobe
    NAHB Chairman's Message: Jerry Konter reflects on the past year's challenges and achievements and what lies ahead for the housing industry in the coming year
    Jan. 9, 2023
    It's remarkable how many home builders and trades don't actively notice jobsite waste and simply walk on by. | Image: Nuthawut / stock.adobe.com
    It's Remarkable How Many Home Builders And Trades Don't Actively Notice Jobsite Waste And Simply Walk On By | Image: Nuthawut / Stock adobe
    Sure, there are new methods and tech advances that might save you some coin, but don’t overlook the big dollars right in front of you right now
    Jan. 8, 2023
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    Unlock the secrets of what someone’s nonverbal cues, such as facial expressions, eye contact, eyebrow movement, as well as movements with their hands, feet, head, and even posture, are telling you during a sales negotiation.
    Your ability to recognize nonverbal cues at the negotiating table can mean the difference between a bad deal and a successful outcome in a sales negotiation
    Jan. 8, 2023
    If you're going to stay the course in home building, regardless of market fluctuations, you need to decide whether you're going to be just average or push yourself to become outstanding. | Image: jayzynism / Arcady/ stock.adobe.com
    If You're Going To Stay The Course In Home Building, Regardless Of Market Fluctuations, You Need To Decide Whether You're Going To Be Just Average Or Push Yourself To Become Outstanding | Image: Jayzynism / Arcady/ Stock adobe
    There are two paths you can take in a changing new-home sales market, but only one of them will help you succeed during a slowdown
    Jan. 8, 2023
    Builders have come up with solutions to complete homes when the critical path becomes the path less followed. | Photo: courtesy IBACOS
    Builders have come up with solutions to complete homes when the critical path becomes the path less followed. | Photo: courtesy IBACOS
    It’s OK to swap out building products, but not at the expense of your construction quality standards
    Jan. 8, 2023
    The family entry in the Marissa designed by TK Design and Associates offers a range of practical features to minimize clutter and maximize convenience. | Image: courtesy TK Design and Associates
    The family entry in the Marissa designed by TK Design and Associates offers a range of practical features to minimize clutter and maximize convenience. | Image: courtesy TK Design and Associates
    A “family entry” from the garage or driveway provides a practical solution for today's families, acting as both a transition space and drop zone
    Jan. 8, 2023
    Artist's rendering of the Last Mile Lab worker training area. The Pittsburgh-based construction testing facility includes vocational training to bring more diversity to the construction workforce. | Rendering: courtesy Last Mile Lab
    Artist's rendering of the Last Mile Lab worker training area. The Pittsburgh-based construction testing facility includes vocational training to bring more diversity to the construction workforce. | Rendering: courtesy Last Mile Lab
    Lack of research and proper worker training is slowing the advancement of modular construction methods as an alternative way to build homes. Brian Gaudio's Last Mile Lab, in Pittsburgh...
    Jan. 8, 2023
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    Learn more about the products that went into The New American Home 2023 in Las Vegas
    Jan. 6, 2023