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
2007 EnergyValue Housing Award Winners
Veridian Homes of Madison, Wis., was named the 2007 EnergyValue Housing Award Builder of the Year. Presented by the NAHB Research Center, the EVHA recognizes builders who have voluntarily integrated energy efficiency into the design, construction and marketing of their new homes. In addition to the EVHA Builder of the Year Award, 19 other winners were honored for successfully showcasing integra...
Housing Slump Nearing End
Starts are slightly above home demand. However, excessive homes under construction and homes for sale will delay market recovery for many months.
Keep Good Construction Employees On Board and Maintain Morale In A Rough Economy
As sales drop off, many builders have been forced to lay off employees. What happens to staff morale when employees are let go? What can builders do to maintain employee loyalty and productivity when painful cuts must be made? We asked leading management gurus to offer their best advice for dealing with employee retention.
PATH Report: Homebuilding Technology to Watch for in 2007
If you are looking to improve the durability, efficiency, affordability and environmental performance of your next home building project, look no further than PATH’s report on the top 10 technologies for 2007.
Cement Stays Solid
The Portland Cement Assocation’s chief economist provides an update on the state of the cement industry.
How Builder, Developers Tailored The Residences at Bulle Rock to Active Adults
A look into how the development team designed The Residences at Bulle Rock of Havre de Grace, Md., for its active adult demographic.
Trends to Grow On
WE ASKED: What are the top design trends your company is noticing in your region? Midwest ARCHITECT: Joe Safin FIRM: BSB Design, Chicago and Des Moines, Iowa Builders are looking for affordability and efficiencies in functionality and space, Safin says. "We'll say, this is the room count, but if I scale back, can I make it better?" That might include omitting a living room and "making sure we d...
Referral Marketing Tips for Home Builders
No one needs to tell you how important marketing is to staying in business. Likewise, it's no big secret that not all marketing is equally effective at generating new business. With a housing surplus and lackluster sales, it's not enough to hit the target; you need to nail the bull's eye. With referral marketing — promotions and advertising designed to generate referral business — t...
Niche Living
It's home sweet home — all 291 square feet of it. Moda, now in the development stages in Seattle's hip Belltown neighborhood, offers condominiums that start at 291 square feet. The condominiums are being built by single- and mixed-use project builder 2312, based in Mercer Island, Wash., and affiliated with but separate from HMI Real Estate.
