Contractors Find New Ways to Cope With Elevated Lumber Prices
After dealing with rising lumber prices and reaching an all time high in May, contractors are finally seeing prices dropping,
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Aluminum Prices Continue to Rise
Aluminum prices are up 73% since pre-pandemic. According to Fox Business, aluminum prices have soured by 73%. Other essential materials
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Central Valley Builders Supply Named One of the Best Workplaces
NAPA, Calif. – Central Valley, a U.S. top-100 building supply company, announced today that the company has been ranked among
Read moreAdvantages to Using Advanced Framing Techniques
Q&A with Kathy Howard and Craig Woods of Burgess Construction Consultants on the advantages of using advanced framing techniques in
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Flight 93 Memorial – 20th Anniversary of September 11
By Paul Murdoch On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the United States came under attack when four commercial airliners departing
Read morePublisher’s Note: September 2021
Hello Readers in print and online, As summer winds down and we head into the fall, there is no sign
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Residential Construction Continues Moving to Suburbs, Lower-Cost Markets
According to the latest Home Building Geography Index (HBGI) released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), residential construction
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Construction Times for Home Building Accelerated in 2020
According to the 2020 Survey of Construction (SOC) from the Census Bureau, the average construction times for building a new
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4 Tips for Overcoming the Materials Issues
Epcon Franchising executive shares his insight on how to navigate through current conditions. By Paul Hanson The real estate market
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Harbor Custom Development To Develop 99 Lots For Lennar
Gig Harbor, Washington , April 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Harbor Custom Development, Inc. (“Harbor,” “Harbor Custom Homes®,” or the
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The B&D Interview: Chuck Fowke, Chairman of the National Association of Home Builders
Industry vet shares insights on the latest NAHB reports and pulse on the housing market thus far in 2021 Builder
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COVID-19 Helps Green the Building Industry
The industry has needed to embrace green building principles to create a healthier home By Don Neff The benefits of
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Utilizing Green Building Strategies
Introduce a holistic approach to green building into our production home business By Troy Johns If you’re wondering how to
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Attracting Trades to Your Residential Construction Project
Builders can address the labor shortage by appealing to new talent By Paul Hanson Residential construction has been facing a
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Imagined Technology for Home Building
Innovative and integrative technology can help achieve energy efficiency and well-being By Don Neff This article will explore three innovative
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California’s “New York State of Mind” Approach to Housing
New California regulations are burdensome to homebuilders and residents By Jeff Montejano New York and California are two great states
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How COVID-19 shifted political and public perception of homebuilding
BY MARISSA SALDIVAR Before the pandemic hit, residential construction was not seen as an essential industry. Additionally, a push toward
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The Brighter Side of Things
The uncertainty of the future makes loans more affordable for developers BY BILLY OLSON When COVID-19 was declared a pandemic
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Improve Curb Appeal Without Breaking Budget
An industry expert’s guide to prioritizing exterior projects BY JAY ANDREAS As a home builder, you know firsthand that a
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Housing’s Rapid Recovery
Soaring lumber prices could dampen the rebound By Chuck Fowke Record-high lumber prices are driving up housing costs and could
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Innovative Technology for Homebuilding
Advancing, innovative technology is recreating the way builders work By Don Neff Exciting new European building technology solutions are being
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The B&D Interview: Brian Kartchner, President of Woodside Homes Utah Division
Industry vet shares how Woodside’s Utah Division is building toward a safer, more sustainable future Builder and Developer: How has
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Weathering the Storm: Using the Right Materials Can Prevent Damage
Homes better equipped for Mother Nature go beyond builder-grade materials. By Jay Andreas No one wants to see a huge
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Self-Service Tech Thrives During Coronavirus
Software tools deliver improved convenience and control during stay-at-home mandates By Lisa Meylor Business agility, the ability to adapt in
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Construction Students Adapt to Distance-Training
BITA finds ways to make online learning work for hands-on students BY ALLISON PAUL ‘I love working with my hands”
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Building a Strong Foundation for the Future of Construction
How to Attract More Women to the Construction Industry By SUE KASKO Next time you pass a construction site, you’re
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Built Technologies Launches Portfolio Monitoring Solutions for Construction Lenders Amidst COVID-19
NASHVILLE, Tenn., (April 9, 2020) Built Technologies announced a limited version of its flagship Construction Loan Administration software product to
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Structural Design for Today’s Homes
Builders should embrace new engineering practices to improve product offerings — and curb appeal By Wayne Thompson I have been
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Empowering Women in Building
More builders are working to empower women in the construction industry in the year ahead By ILEANA HOLGUIN McCarthy Building
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A New Meaning to Hand-Crafted Interiors
A developer’s journey to sourcing marble By Brett Wolfe Marble is a trend that will never go out of style.
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Pacific Oak Capital Funds Development of Wood Village Apartments
172-Home, Mixed-Use Multifamily Project Community Clubhouse and Pool Development Located Within An Approved Opportunity Zone In Portland Suburb Of Wood
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