Mixing It Up
As a part of what veteran Chicago-area home builder David Hill refers to as 'a project unlike any in the nation,' Hill has teamed up with Walsh Construction, Mesa Development and the Davis Group to create Park Blvd. - a unique, fast-tracked, mixed-inco...
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.
Developing Your Own Formula
Strong partnerships make a lot of affordable housing happen, but some builders prefer to go it alone.
Free Feasibility Reports Put Money in the Bank
Atlanta-based Homestar Mortgage Services is luring builders with free feasibility reports.
Tie Land to Business Plan
Land buys should be an integral part of your five-year business plan - so lots keep coming onstream as needed for the product lines you build.
Breaking Barriers to Affordable Housing
Looking for ways to eliminate hurdles to creating affordable housing in your market? Check out www.regbarriers.org for solutions to common code, process and regulation problems.
Perry Bigelow
Perry Bigelow demonstrates how evenflow production can help bring affordablilty to a Chicago inner-city neighborhood.
Customer Satisfaction
Manage the Expectations
Understanding and managing customer expectation is one of the biggest factors in buyer satisfaction.
Equipment Not Part of CAA
In late April, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld federal Clean Air Act (CAA) provisions that state and local governments cannot set emission standards for new motor vehicles, a provision which also applies to construction equipment.
Affordable Housing Done Right
Develop your own formula to add affordable housing to your offering. It’s right for the bottom line and for the satisfaction of fulfilling dreams.