PB October 2000

When it comes to the broad umbrella of home systems, builders have known for awhile that despite the buzz, buyers are reluctant to pick up the tab.

Florida builder contemplates another run for state office, says others in housing industry should do the same.

Formulated for the professional contractor, New Construction Primer is a vinyl acrylic formula designed for use over wallboard, drywall and tape joints.

It is a term that strikes fear in hearts no matter what its name -- anti-growth or no growth -- but if you ask any builder, there’s nothing 'smart' about what might soon change the face of home construction in Colorado and Arizona.

Aimed especially at small-volume home builders, companies without a dedicated sales staff or builders who do mostly spec homes, EconoBroker.com lets builders list homes on the local MLS (Multiple Listing Service) for a flat fee.

Safer for children, the elderly and perfect for home or office, this company’s paints and finishes are not toxic -- with no VOCs or off gassing during or after application.

Overly stringent environmental regulations have posed major challenges for the housing industry for decades.

Since the mid-1980s The Dow Chemical Company has donated product, money and volunteer labor to the independent, ecumenical Christian, non-profit organization that, as of the JCWP in September, has built more than 100,000 houses worldwide.

Duration High Performance Coating cuts crew time and costs while delivering the extreme performance that discriminating home buyers expect.

John Laing Home’s Utah Division finds an answer to a slackening off-cycle market.