5 Keys to Success for Mixed-Use Development
Mixed-use residential development can be a winning proposition if the architectural design, building amenities, and commercial tenants are appropriate for the neighborhood
Business Management
Conquering the 6 Stages of Grief
No builder or sales organization has ever successfully navigated through difficult times by relying on hope. Here’s a look at the stages of grief that builders have encountered while riding the bumpy road of the recession.
9 Tips for Handling Negative Press
The rise of user-review websites and social media have made media relations and reputation management even more critical for home builders. Here are proven tactics for combating negative publicity
Building Software
Defining BIM: Vision Meets Reality
In this second of a three-part series on building information modeling for home builders, Scott Sedam explains how BIM, when used properly, can be a powerful weapon in the war against waste in product and process.
How to Sell a Certified Green Home
Experts from the NAHB Research Center share best practices from some of the nation’s leading green-home builders
4 cottage homes for today's buyer market
Professional Builder’s House Review design team presents four compelling concepts for space-efficient homes that live large.
Survey: Outdoor living plays larger role in selling new homes
As the average size of new homes continues to shrink and more people choose to entertain at home, demand for outdoor living features grows, according to a survey of Professional Builder readers.
Builder of the Year
2011 Builder of the Year: The Rise of DSLD Homes
With one successful home-building venture under his belt, Saun Sullivan launched a new firm into the teeth of the great recession. This year the company will deliver more than 700 homes