PB September 2007

Taking a lesson from the esteemed Ritz-Carlton, PB columnist Paul Cardis shares why it’s better to trim costs than to sacrifice your company culture.

Are we serious yet? Is this green movement in home building going to last? Or is it just another tease, such as the one we had in the late '70s or the early '90s? Professional Builder Editorial Director Paul Deffenbaugh examines these questions.

Need to find a new job? H.R. Expert Rodney Hall offers tips and links to landing your next big gig.

Most people wait to sell a home until they’ve built a new one. Our new-home sales specialist tells you why you shouldn’t wait to advise your clients to sell now.

Consultant Chuck Shinn Jr. lists 9 steps homebuilders should consider right now to survive the housing downturn.

Building green homes is growing in popularity. Six homebuilders share how their marketing efforts differentiated them from other builders.

Green products, including a ventilation fan from Broan,  a water heater from Grand Hall that combines tank and tankless water heating technology, and NuTech's Composite Recessed CFL downlight.

What do homebuilders really think about green? What effect has it had on the marketing and sales of their homes? Is it a fad, or will it define home construction techniques for years to come? The results of Professional Builder’s green building survey sheds light on answers to these multi-faceted questions.

Harvard Communities of Greenwood Village, Colo., takes a twist on the traditional at Stapleton, adding modern nuances to traditional architecture and using sustainable, energy-efficient building techniques. The combination has garnered awards and sales for this mid-sized builder.

An overview of HVAC-related products is presented, including air cleaners, air conditioners, metal dryer boxes, and ductwork that silences unwanted noise.