New This Week

A View on Window and Door Trends for Builders
At the International Builders Show, building trends will be discussed in broad strokes and global views of how the industry
Feature

Redefining 9 to 5 Living
e-lofts by Lord Aeck Sargent is a new type of space, heavy on sustainability and flexibility, and not so much
Industry News

CalAtlantic Homes Opens Gated Estate Homes In El Dorado Hills, CA
EL DORADO HILLS, Calif., Jan. 19, 2017 CalAtlantic Homes, one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, today announced the Grand Opening
Products & Services

Carrier® Côr™ Thermostat Expands Lineup
Lower price points, exclusive features focused on efficiency and comfort ORLANDO, Jan. 13, 2017— Carrier is pleased to announce
Industry Observations

Considerations for Homebuilding in 2017
Following a year of success, 2017 has big shoes to fill By Genevieve Smith By all accounts, 2016 was a
Market Research

The American Dream Fight.
Part one of two opinion posts. If you spend any time with civic minded community planner-types, like I do, most
Architecture & Design

Coming Soon! A Major Change to the American Lifestyle
With the technology of autonomous cars comes a need to rethink how we design our lifestyles—and our homes By Ron
Economy

The Economic Impact of Legalized Marijuana
What analyzing trailblazer Colorado can tell us about what’s in store for the newest states to join the circle By
Land

How to Build Support for Land-Use Projects
The ability to establish relationships and trust at City Hall and within affected neighborhoods will lead to success By Scott
Sales & Marketing

The Homebuying Stress Test
Whether you are a homebuilder, lender, escrow firm, or design center, reducing homebuyers’ anxiety must be a primary objective By
Finance

Banking Rules & Regulations of the Day
Where we stand and where we’re heading in the world of U.S. banking regulations By Richard Hill Adams In light
Construction

The Effect on Builders of Changes to IECC Code
Codes in 2017 are geared towards driving energy efficiency in new homes By Rick Duncan, PE, PhD Builders face increased
Sustainable Solutions

The Second Wave of Smart Home and Multi-family Buildings
Scaling up the smart home can transform the most densely-populated communities into the greenest By Robert Cooper We are in


















































