Quality Assurance During Post-Construction: Top Tips of 2019
Developers cultivating working relationships with new homeowners and HOA’s is a recipe for success By DON NEFF Post-construction services are
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Upgrading for Title 24
Developers should be aware of how the Title 24 changes being enacted on January 1st, 2020 will affect building in
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Raising Homes and Raising Contractor Profits
Make homes more resilient to flooding and increase home value with home lifting By RANDY YOUNG People will always want
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High-Performance Homebuilding and Weatherization
Using best practices for homebuilding benefits builders and buyers simultaneously By Glenna Wilson As California builders gear up for the
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McCarthy Building Companies Hosting 2nd Annual Construction 101 Day to Inspire the Future Generation of Women in Construction
WHO: McCarthy Building Companies, one of the nation’s leading builders will be hosting their 2nd annual Construction 101 Day at
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The Path to Growth for Builders
Construction technology is transforming productivity in the industry By KYLE SLAGER As a trade, building hasn’t changed that much over
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Construction Persists Despite Market Slowdown
A housing market slowdown this spring may not spell trouble for the construction industry By Holly Tachovsky Key Indicators
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Resolving the Construction Labor Shortage
Three key strategies that can help combat the current labor shortage in the homebuilding industry By DON NEFF The building
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Construction Execs Optimistic About Homebuilding Business
Advanced technology and the entrance of millennial buyers into the market are fueling market growth By RICK BECHTEL It is
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Operation FINALLY HOME Announces Partnership with RoyOMartin
New Braunfels, Texas (January, 2019) – Operation FINALLY HOME announced a new partnership with RoyOMartin, a leading, family-owned company in
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Transition from Witnessing Change to Effecting Change
Improving your management style can mean improving the success of your project By NORB SLOWIKOWSKI I get asked a lot
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NAHB Recognizes Leaders in Residential Construction Safety
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 — The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has named the winners of the 13th annual NAHB/Builders Mutual
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CoreLogic and NAHB Host Construction Industry Roundtable
Analyzing the Current and Future State of Residential Construction WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2018 – CoreLogic® (NYSE: CLGX), a leading global
Read moreAlleviating Construction Conundrums Through Technology
Today’s digital QA technology can help builders deal with labor shortages and potential construction problems By DON NEFF The building
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The B&D Interview – David England Kahn, Co-founder of Ecological Insulation
Kahn shares his expertise on high performance insulation and the importance of green building techniques B&D: Tell us a
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Building a Better Home
Energy efficiency takes on larger role as builders compete for buyers who value conservation By DON NEFF Designing and building
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Improving Construction Quality in Seven Steps
For perfect building production, all team members must have the big picture in mind by Don Neff Delivering high quality
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Infrastructure Opportunities for Builders
Contractors’ services are evolving, and with construction making up the majority of project costs, they should have a greater role
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Navigating High Performing Building Envelopes
Homeowners will have the best long-term results when their homes are designed, engineered and built as a system rather than
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Mary Cook Associates Launches Four Interior Design Projects with Toll Brothers Apartment Living
Chicago-based Mary Cook Associates (MCA), a national, award-winning commercial interior design firm, today announced it is working in partnership with Toll Brothers
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Hope Builders’ 100: Preparing 1,000 Youth for the Workforce
Across the nation, the deficit of reliable, skilled and dependable workers is a growing concern Construction is no stranger to
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Building Capital Stack in Multi-Family Urban Redevelopments
The millennial-driven demand for the live/work/play lifestyle has accelerated the pace of these mixed-use residential projects BY GIL UHLHORN Redeveloping abandoned
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Development Strategies to Manage Vapor Intrusion Risks
Due to potential health and safety risks that vapor intrusion may cause residential occupants, considerable measures must be taken to
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Digital Tech Assets Aid Analysis of Construction Issues
Today’s digital QA technology can help builders large and small deal with labor shortages and potential construction problems
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Five Construction Tech Tools to Increase Efficiency
More and more contractors are utilizing technology to increase efficiency than ever before
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Tighter Envelopes with Health Built In
Using insulated concrete forms is quickly becoming one of the healthiest and fastest ways to create the tighter continuous insulated envelops necessary for high-efficiency homes
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Understanding the Environmental Benefits of Structured Plumbing®
With kitchens and baths such critical selling points, having the best hot water distribution system in place gives an edge
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Modern Decking Techniques for Creating Multi-Purpose Space
New deck fastening methods are increasing safety and ease of installation for more intricate outdoor living spaces By Chip Manger
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Builders Beware: The 7 Deadly Sins of Construction Defects
Avoiding the most common construction defects in order to create a safe and secure home site By Don Neff What
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Disaster Shelters as Unique Options
As winter goes into full stride and the weather gets wild, there is an answer that even creates a unique
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The Effect on Builders of Changes to IECC Code
Builders face increased challenges with codes and regulations. While many present challenges to delivering new homes to consumers at affordable
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