PB September 2004

This "Miami modern" design by architect Barry Sugarman was the Best of Show winner in Southeast Builders Conference's recent Aurora Awards. We think it heralds the return of modern architecture to residential prominence, a budding trend accelerated by the growing importance of urban housing and uptown lifestyles.

An alternative to a conventional septic system for environmentally sensitive and other challenging sites.

Manufacturers create products to appeal to a variety of price points.

The Setup: An executive active in land acquisition and development for a large local production builder finds a choice building site on his own, without help from anyone. But then he thinks to himself, "This parcel is so good, we'd gladly pay a broker to get our hands on it." The Sting So instead of approaching the site owner directly, he calls a land broker .

First of all, don't be naive and blissfully think it can't happen to you.

Pendants, which are increasing in popularity, are offered in a variety of shapes, styles and sizes, and can be used to provide general light or highlight a specific focal point or object.

Atlanta-based Lucas Group, one of the nation's largest executive search firms, reports the construction industry is still on a hiring spree - despite reports that industry hiring has slowed.

Who steals, how they steal, and how to stop it.

Retro styling rules, with everything from sundresses to martini glasses to furniture. Ann Sacks has brought the aesthetic to tile, with its recently released wall tile, Quilt.

In this crucial election year, NAHB is working hard to focus attention on housing and to elevate it as a national priority.