Green Design
7 Best Practices for Building Affordable Green Homes
Going green doesn’t have to cost more. Experts have identified design and construction tactics that builders can use to minimize the cost premium for green
House Review
4 Infill Housing Solutions for Today's Market
Four infill housing solutions that address a number of issues builders face in infill applications with compact building sites
Brick / Masonry / Concrete
CalStar Sustainable Pavers
CalStar Products debuts a new collection of pavers for residential applications
Breez Ventilation Fan
9 innovations from the Greenbuild show
EcoTouch with PureFiber
Owens Corning is taking its tried-and-true…
Trends
Design Trends in Multigenerational Housing
Architects and builders are getting a jump on the coming wave of household consolidation. We take a look at the most significant design trends in multigenerational homes
Lean Building
Measurement Techniques for Lean Building
Lean implementation requires a new mindset for home builders when it comes to measurement of the design and building process
Opinion
Editorial: Entrepreneurial spirit alive and well
Despite difficult circumstances, some builders are accomplishing great things
Publisher's letter: Here's to the Next 75 years
When this magazine was launched as Practical Builder in the spring of 1936, the outlook for Americans and the rest of the world was far bleaker than what we face today
Best Practices
35 Moneymaking Ideas for Home Builders
Despite tough times, there are plenty of builders and developers planning for growth this year by doing anything but the status quo