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The 2010 NextGen Home Experience
Built in the parking lot of the International Builders’ Show, visit
the 2010 NextGen “Builders Challenge” Home, an affordable
modular home filled with innovative green products that exceeds
the U.S. Department of Energy’s requirements for efficiency. View
the participating products listed for the latest and greatest.
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Builder Profile: William Lyon Homes
With several multifamily projects currently in the works, the
builder’s Southern California Division implements green building
techniques into two of their well-known neighborhoods.
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Project Profile: Cambria Hills
K. Hovnanian Homes’ newest award-winning, Energy Star
community in Lake Elsinore, Calif. provides an abundance of ecofriendly
features at affordable price points for any homebuyer.
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Title 24 and Energy-Efficient Code
Changes for 2010
From recent energy-efficient effects to new requirements for the
new year, learn more about what energy code changes are helping
builders and buyers save bundles on their new homes, including
a showcase of Title 24 and Energy Star appliances and products.
By Cosimina Panetti, CEM, LEED AP |
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Top Paint Picks for the New Year
Incorporate these paint and wood finish products into your latest
sustainable projects for quality finishes in an assortment of colors.
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News
The news source for homebuilders in the West and across the Sun
Belt states, including the people, places and headlines affecting the
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Rebuilding for a Stronger Economy
With unknown economic risks and uncertainty in the future, the
industry hopes for a return to steady growth in the years to come.
By Patrick S. Duffy |
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Top Five Marketing Trends for 2010
As the Internet continues to transform customer service, learn
about other “big things” for succcessful marketing strategies.
By John Gumas |
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Discovering Development Opportunities
Leading industry developers respond to the questions of
location, production and new development outlooks for 2010.
By Christine Iger |
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Efficient Financing for Eco-Homes
From the energy-efficient mortgages to green incentive programs,
these sustainable solutions help builders and buyers save big.
By Steven R. Buehler, CMB |
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A Call for Multifamily Magnificence
In search of project publicity, enter your most proud multifamily
achievements for 2010 national recognition from the NAHB.
By Kimberly Gomes |
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Builder Books for 2010
In collaboration with the NAHB, we present our top five picks for
building professionals.
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Interview with Paul K. Barnett
The president and co-founder of iShow takes an interview with
Builder and Developer to talk about IBS, green building and more.
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