Q+A With Jenny Laible: The Keys to a Community Lifestyle Program
The National Association of Home Builders' 2024 Lifestyle Director of the Year talks about authenticity, knowing your neighbors, and her chill approach to social media
Q+A With Jenny Kerr Schroen and Chris Eccleston: Grit Leads to Greatness
The co-authors of Grit Leads to Greatness are finding their book's message resonates deeply with students, school administrators, and parents alike
A Builder Discusses Product Strategy
Which products make a difference? Andrew Houlihan of Houlihan Building Company dives into what kinds of products matter to builders and their clients, including the Marvin Elevate® and Essential™ Collections
Drama and Impact: The Rise of Scenic Doors
The popularity of large, dramatic scenic solutions like the Marvin Elevate® Bi-Fold door continues to grow. Michael Wandschneider, Group Director of Product Management at Marvin, explains what’s behind it.
Right the First Time: Manufactured Stone Veneer Installation
As the Director of Technical and Training for Westlake Royal Stone Solutions, which includes brands…
Bridging the Gap Between Housing and Health Care
By addressing social determinants of human health, such as housing, Sameer Sood's FwdSlash is helping to make affordable shelter a value-based investment
Coronavirus Resources and Information
PPP 2.0: Kapitus' Ben Johnston on What Construction Companies Can Expect
The PPP is a great opportunity for small businesses hurt by COVID-19 to obtain much needed capital to pay bills, pay employees, and invest in getting back to business
High-Performance Homes
Jim Nostedt on How High Performance Can Beat Code-Built Homes on Price
SEEFAR's Jim Nostedt shares how an appraisal/analysis called Total Cost of Building Ownership reveals the true cost of building and operating a sustainable building
Innovation
Margaret Whelan on How Capital Is Fueling Innovation
Investment banker Margaret Whelan talks about labor constraints and how access to capital is fueling innovation in a home building industry not typically known for it
Smart Home
The Builder's Role in a Connected Home Future
CEDIA's Giles Sutton offers insight on how home builders can gain a competitive advantage against existing homes.
Planning + Development
Thomas Beadel on Splitting Lots, Doubling Inventory
The business model for Thomas James Homes' Trademark by TJH brand brings more opportunities for buyers in neighborhoods where inventory is tight
Affordability
Andrés Duany on New Urbanism’s Legacy and Affordable Housing
As a leading advocate for smart growth, Miami-based architect and urban planner Andrés Duany's vision for housing development and affordability is both bold and practical
Builders
Converting Homebuyer Move-In Gifts to Homes for the Poor
The 141 Project is a nonprofit coalition of home builders that raises money to build homes for impoverished families overseas while fostering goodwill with clients in the U.S.
Modular Homes
Ken Semler on Franchising's Role in Helping Modular Building Grow
Can a national franchise be the solution to what is holding back single-family residential construction from modular building?
Economics
Reasons for Economic Recovery, and How Builders Can Plan for It
More than two months into an economic downturn that rivals the worst of the Great Recession, Robert Dietz and his team are working to help builders make sense of COVID-19's impact on the housing industry
Energy Efficiency
Aaron Nitzkin on Carbon Reduction Using All-Electric Home Incentives
Aaron Nitzkin, chairman of the city of Davis, Calif.'s solar task force, weighs in on reach codes and how the municipality is using the carrot rather than the stick to encourage all-electric homes to reduce carbon emissions
