Greenwood Village, Colorado's Harvard Community's Sales Climb the Tower
Harvard Communities of Greenwood Village, Colo., takes a twist on the traditional at Stapleton, adding modern nuances to traditional architecture and using sustainable, energy-efficient building techniques. The combination has garnered awards and sales for this mid-sized builder.
Professional Builder Product Report: HVAC
An overview of HVAC-related products is presented, including air cleaners, air conditioners, metal dryer boxes, and ductwork that silences unwanted noise.
Homebuilders, Associations Bicker Over Green Building Programs
As the National Association of Home Builders and the U.S. Green Building Council argue the merits of their respective green-building programs, dozens of local variations are springing up in housing markets around the United States. At the heart of the debate is whether one organization should be allowed to set green standards for the entire country.
September 2007 Professional Builder New Product Report
New products featured in the September 2007 edition of Professional Builder magazine including a programmable security lock from Schlage and a kitchen sink from Pegasus/Blanco that also functions as a convenient cutting board.
Code Change Lowers Hurdles for SIPs, Green Building
A new International Residential Code change could save homebuilders time while making green building easier.
Sharp Lookin' Solar Roof
The ungainly and inefficient solar roof cells of the past are just that. Solar power is now poised to take off some of the burden placed on our nation’s power grid, as Sharp’s roof modules show.
In My Own Words: Tarpon Coast Builders
Mike Romig of Tarpon Coast Builders shares the products that they like to use for their projects.
Homebuilders Shouldn't Sacrifice Company Culture for Bottom Line
Taking a lesson from the esteemed Ritz-Carlton, PB columnist Paul Cardis shares why it’s better to trim costs than to sacrifice your company culture.
Serious Green
Are we serious yet? Is this green movement in home building going to last? Or is it just another tease, such as the one we had in the late '70s or the early '90s? Professional Builder Editorial Director Paul Deffenbaugh examines these questions.
Job Search Tips for Homebuilder Employees
Need to find a new job? H.R. Expert Rodney Hall offers tips and links to landing your next big gig.
