New Ideas Needed for an Underserved Market
An increase in small households represents a big opportunity for home builders
RESNET Develops Residential Water Efficiency Rating System
RESNET launched a new Water Efficiency Rating index to give homeowners an indication of their home's water-efficiency.
NGBS Green Certification Program Marks Milestone
Home Innovation Reserach Labs recently achieved a major milestone with its National Green Building Standard certification program.
Survey: Building Envelope Materials Selection
Survey reveals home builders' quest to find the ideal weather, air, and thermal barrier.
House Passes Pro-Property Rights Water Bill
U.S. House of Representatives passes legislation that curbs the EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' federal jurisdiction over waterways and wetlands
Business Management
Listen Up Home Builders, It’s All About the Process
Significant savings can be found in being more efficient with trade labor, materials, and employees, but that isn’t how you find the real cost savings in production building. The route to the margin you seek is through process