Winners of the Housing Innovation Alliance's Pitchfest Program
Here are the four startups that stood out to Pitchfest's judges
6 Barriers to BIM Adoption in the Housing Industry
Building information modeling has the potential to modernize the housing industry, but residential and low-rise multifamily housing developers face barriers to its adoption
This Construction Simulator Video Game Offers a Low-Stress Glimpse Into the Building Industry
The newest iteration will include a multiplayer mode that allows players to work toward common goals on simulated construction sites
Do More With the Leviton Load Center and the My Leviton App [VIDEO]
Easy to install, approachable, safe, and smart — see estimated bills, energy consumption charts,…
Selling New Homes: There’s an App for That!
Buyers, builders, and real estate agents are discovering how apps can assist with the home selection and sales process
Contractors Turn To Automated Payment Apps for Faster Billing
The days of long delayed payments and financial headaches are a thing of the past for contractors switching to speedy payment apps
Innovation
Are Virtual Inspections in Your Future?
In the wake of COVID-19 restrictions, municipalities in some states have launched or expanded the use of remote, tech-driven building inspection solutions to keep projects moving
Digital Marketing
Tips for Using 3D Digital Models to Visualize and Sell Homes
Home builders that are using 3D design tools share their advice on selling homes using virtual models
Sales + Marketing Trends
Buy It Now: Self-Service and the Homebuying Experience of the Future
Self-service is disrupting nearly every industry imaginable. It’s just a matter of time before it hits housing
Sales + Marketing
Redfin Debuts On-Demand Virtual Home Tours Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Despite initially having little effect on the housing market, the coronavirus is starting to make its mark on the…
Software + Apps
5 Apps for Builders That Save Time, Money, and Effort
These apps save builders and their crews precious time and effort, enabling them to work smarter, not harder, and save some money in the process
Software + Apps
How a Human Screenome Project Would Give Valuable Insight Into Digital Media Habits
Smart phones: our best friends and our worst enemies—or maybe not. Although many people swear all the time spent staring at the screen is bad for…
Sales
Is iBuying a Great Deal for the Seller or the iBuyer?
iBuying is the latest tech disrupter that promises convenience for home sellers with quick transactions and all cash deals. But homeowners selling…
Digital Marketing
3 Ways to Optimize Your Website for Greater Revenue and Happier Customers
Consumers aren’t static, and your website should not be either. Why it pays to make sure your website meets consumer expectations for a positive online experience
Software + Apps
Multimedia App Identifies Construction Hazards
Researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University in Scotland have introduced a multimedia app that they say will reduce injuries and save lives on…
This Startup Brings the Mortgage Process Online
Morty, an online mortgage startup, has made it easier and more transparent to get a mortgage, Forbes reports.
Morty…
