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Water Efficiency to Play Bigger Role in Home Building
Stormwater management plans and low-flow fixtures are among the top water-conservation measures employed by home builders, according to a Professional Builder survey.
Building Envelope
11 Tips for Mastering Building Envelope Design
Faced with meeting stringent energy codes and a growing demand for high-performance features, builders nationwide are looking to maximize the energy efficiency of their homes without blowing the budget
Sales
Revitalize Your Home Building Sales Team
Sales training expert John Rymer outlines how and why you should focus on revitalizing your home building sales team
Sustainable Landscaping: the Next Step in Green Building
Home builders are getting up to speed on sustainable landscaping practices such as bioswales, rain gardens and the use of native plants
Sales
Appraisal Nightmares
Problems with appraisals are nothing new to the home building industry, but since the the Home Valuation Code of Conduct went into effect, the issue has grown
Project Management
8 Steps to Construction Manager Success
Construction managers have to be vigilant with time, money, education, and attitude. Here are tips and tricks to keep jobsites humming
Sales + Marketing Best Practices
What Secret Shoppers Know Can Help Your New-Home Sales Team
Home builders can use secret shop companies' discoveries to train their sales staff for peak performance
Offer Fireplaces as an Option
Use fireplaces to offer home buyers comfort, energy efficiency and good indoor air quality.
Planning + Development
Develop Land or Buy Lots? Home Builders Face Dilemma
Home builders weigh which strategy will best allow them to survive and profit when the market turns around
Home Builders Take Basements to a New Level
What was once called the basement is now being labeled as the lower level. Home builders aim to attract homebuyers with lower levels that offer more fun and functional space