PB September 2004

Eleventh year of measuring profitability and financial benchmarks among Lee Evans Group clients shows strength of long housing boom.

This buried treasure in suburban Twin Cities, Minn., maximizes square footage while bucking conventional suburban design.

Think what makes a room inviting is strictly subjective? Follow these guidelines to increase the attractiveness of your homes.

When it is time to design new product for a community, many builders go in search of the perfect plan — something already out there. They shop the competition, search the Web or ask their marketing consultants to pull a trick from the hat. But, alas, what builders often find is that homes fall into one of two categories: those that have great design features but are way too expensive to ...

Think through your termination process; set mutual expectations with new employees about what you want from them - and what they want from you

Are employees robbing you blind? Many builders refuse to see the epidemic of insider crime that plagues the U.S. housing industry.

One of the most important considerations in home building and site development is deciding on an appropriate and cost-effective wastewater treatment system. Soil type, local code requirements and a range of other factors figure into the equation. When is an aerobic wastewater treatment system a better choice than a conventional septic system? Here's a look at the key issues involved in choosin...

Dominant builders create a culture that attracts and retains talent and customers.

Great design and affordability are not mutually exclusive, even in a small home. Here's how to create a great-looking community, while keeping costs firmly under control.

As with any discussion relating to design elements, an analysis of just what makes a room or area seem inviting is often quite subjective. Diverse personal preferences make it difficult to outline specific do's-and-don't's, but a few general guidelines can help increase the attraction of certain areas in a home.