Energy efficiency, quality top considerations when specifying windows
As builders look to differentiate their homes, energy efficiency plays an increasingly vital role in new-home construction
Timber Framing
10 Wood Framing Errors and How to Prevent Them
An expert engineer in wood structures identifies the most common house framing mistakes and offers advice on how to avoid them
Construction Quality
The Evolution of Quality Management in Home Building, Part I
Assessing the state of quality management in home building
5 small homes that live large
Bigger isn’t necessarily better in today’s housing market. Professional Builder’s House Review design team presents five small homes that pack a punch when it comes to amenities and livability.
Trumark Homes' Maples on launching a post-bubble home-building company
Launched in 2008 during the heart of the housing crash, Trumark Homes has achieved double-digit sales growth during each of the last three years largely by sticking to a single principle rule — build only where the jobs are. We recently sat down with Trumark Homes’ co-founder, principal, and CEO Michael Maples to discuss his business strategy.
Purchasing: the Harsh Realities of Buying Concrete
Buying concrete turnkey can add a level of confusion about what is being purchased and for how much. Purchasing expert Charles Schneider offers a better way
