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New ICC National Green Building Standard Available
The 2012 ICC 700 National Green Building Standard recently approved by the American National Standards Institute is now available for purchase through BuilderBooks.com in print and e-book formats
Investors buying to rent give the market a boost
An article in today’s Wall Street…
Momentum gaining at IBS 2013
The past few years have been excruciating for the National Association of Home Builders’ International Builders’ Show. However, the falling…
Translation consternation
“I’ve got a 40-page company policy and about 40 Hispanic employees. Any advice when it comes to translation?”
This question…
Energy Efficiency
Owners of Energy-Efficient Homes Less Likely to Default on Mortgages
A new study shows the risk of mortgage default is one-third lower for energy-efficient, Energy Star-rated homes—a factor lenders and Congress should consider when making mortgage loans and policy
Nationwide housing production edges up in February
Nationwide housing production edged up 0.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 917,000 units in February, according to newly released figures from HUD and the U.S. Census Bureau.
Outdoor Living
More Americans courting indoor-outdoor living
The courtyard, an ancient concept for bringing natural light into homes while preserving privacy, is in full flower in America today as lots get…
Builder confidence slips two notches in March
Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes paused for a third consecutive month in March, with a two-point reduction to 44 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
Communicate your vision like Amazon.com's CEO
Wanted: Woman who could get me out of a third world prison.
This is how Jeff Bezos, Founder and CEO of Amazon.com, articulated…
KBIS 2013 offers attendees continuing education units for featured speaker lineup
The 2013 conference at KBIS will introduce four business leaders: David Bromstad of HGTV, David Lingafelter of Moen Incorporated, Gail Warrior of Warrior Group, and Tammy Erickson of Tammy Erickson Associates.
