Proven Ways to Improve Jobsite Productivity
Consider these solutions for reducing cycle time, hard costs, dry runs, rework, miscommunication, and overall inefficiencies on the jobsite
What Are Our Affordable Housing Options? Really
There are a range of ideas out there for addressing the housing affordability crisis. And while offering more housing choices is great, which of those are truly solutions to affordability?
Happiness and 'The Bear'
Can happiness be the core strategy of a home building business? It can ... and it probably should be
Young, Old, and Gold
The September/October issue of Pro Builder magazine is my favorite among the “kids” we’ve delivered so far this year
All Homes Start Here: Register for IBS
NAHB Chairman's Message: Showcasing the best in residential construction, the 2024 International Builders' Show will offer a wealth of opportunities to learn, network, and socialize in Vegas in February
So You Want to Be a Disrupter in Housing?
What does it mean—and look like—to be a true disrupter shaking up an industry stuck in its ways and resistant to change?
The living apart together house - Jerry Messman, BSB Design
Jerry Messman of BSB Design presents a unique house plan geared for people who are looking to share housing.
The Legacy House - John Thatch, Dahlin Group
Dahlin Group's John Thatch presents a house design concept that can serve multiple generations as a family moves through life.
The One-and-One Great Room scheme - Dale Patton, Danielian Associates
In smaller homes, a typical great room can become uncomfortably tight. The One-and-One Great Room by Dale Patton of Danielian Associates not only feels large, it lives large.
Next-gen home design maximizes outdoor living - Phil Kean, Phil Kean Designs
Phil Kean's design concept for the New American Home features movable glass panels and a large lanai to maximize outdoor living.
The keyed garage configuration - Jeff Larsen, MVE & Partners
Jeff Larsen of MVE & Partners presents a rowhouse concept with an interlocking or keyed garage configuration that achieves higher densities than conventional rear-loaded rowhouses.
The Ability House - Arthur Danielian, Danielian Associates
This plan by Art Danielian of Danielian Associates Architecture + Planning is designed to serve multi-generational living with its detached “casita” unit.
Green building slow to catch on in upscale Westchester County (N.Y.)
In New York State, 1,262 residential units have achieved the LEED for Home standard, but only two of them are in Westchester County.
Design axioms of a world-class inventor
Chances are, you’ve never heard of Tony Fadell. But I would bet a very large sum of money (okay, $100) that you’ve heard of his most notable…
NAHB to Congress: Tread lightly when imposing mortgage lending reform
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) told Congress today that proposed mortgage lending reforms under the Dodd-Frank Act must be imposed in a manner that causes minimum disruption to the mortgage markets while ensuring consumer protections.
Case Study: KB Home turns to Kwikset for secure, convenient re-key technology
Learn how Kwikset’s SmartKey Security Products provide value and peace of mind to KB Home and its homeowners
