Enphase Energy and Petersen-Dean Partner to Deliver Solar Solutions for New Homes
This partnership will deliver smart, new energy solutions for homebuilding professionals By Christine Rombouts Enphase Energy, Inc. (NAS- DAQ:ENPH), a
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In this issue
The B&D Interview: Dean Mon, Chairman, National Association of Home Builders
Builder and Developer: Congratulations on being the 2020 chair of NAHB! You are also the first chairman of Hispanic descent.
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Combating the Labor Shortage & Making Sales
How virtual reality training and this type of technology benefits the building industry at large by combatting the labor shortage
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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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Developing for “Hipsturbia”
Newland is capitalizing on this trend to maximize the market and appeal to homebuyers By Hunter Matthews With the launch
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Engaging Homebuyers With Technology
Self-service technology tools that deliver retail-like convenience and control to home- buyers will continue to grow in popularity By ZOE
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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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Building in California vs. Texas
These two states are seeing high rates of new construction, but how do they differ? By Julia Edinger For big
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Customization is the Key to Selling
Customization is what motivates buyers to choose a house—and make it their home\ By Tommy Beadel It was was Albert
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5 Exterior Residential Design Principles for Project Success
Today, curb appeal applies to every square inch of a dwelling’s exterior By MARY COOK What does interior design have
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Wooing Homebuyers With Exterior Design
Market to future residents early by catching their eye with curb appeal By Darla Dillon First impressions influence how we
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Emerging Trends in Real Estate
Future uncertainty meets mostly sound fundamentals By PATRICK DUFFY As they have for the past 41 years, the Urban Land
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Taking Stock of What Matters
New housing data shows positive signs, but where does the industry go from here to address a changing market? By
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TRI Pointe Group Builds on a Decade of Success
The Builder of the Year winner has spent a decade cultivating success and will do the same in 2020 By
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The B&D Interview: Christopher Thornberg, Founding Partner, Beacon Economics
Christopher Thornberg shares his economic insight for the year ahead Builder and Developer Magazine: What overall trends do you expect
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2020 Trends and Projections
Looking back at our design projections. Did our dreams come true? By Barbara Schmidt A lot has been happening in
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Making Best Practice Common Practice in 2020
Passive House design strategies are in high demand across the nation By NATALIE LEONARD Modern residential construction is governed by
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2020 Outlook: Top Cities to Build In
This is the common thread among the top 10 cities for entry-level new home construction By ODETA KUSHI The dominant
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2020 Solar Mandate: Debunking Myths
The solar mandates are upon us; here are the things to know By MARK VOGEL All eyes are on California
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Peering into the Housing and Mortgage Outlook with 20/20 Vision
Home prices up and affordability erodes; mortgage delinquency remains low By FRANK E. NOTHAFT The housing market benefitted during 2019
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Best Affordability in Years Boosting Housing in 2020
The outlook is positive for builders in 2020 with increased affordability and consumer confidence By Kate Seabaugh The swift decline
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NAHB Forecasts Growth in 2020
Despite the challenges that remain in affordability, the NAHB outlook for homebuilding in 2020 remains highly positive By Jerry Howard
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A Look Ahead to 2020
A promising late-cycle housing rebound, but uncertainties remain By PATRICK DUFFY This is certainly an odd time for the U.S.
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Housing Trends for 2020
These trends are likely to spread in 2020, and builders should be optimistic By JULIA EDINGER A new year brings
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Redefining the Role of Design
2019 Architect of the Year, Withee Malcolm Architects, sets the design standard on a spectrum of projects By Zack Johnston
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The B&D Interview: Doug Bauer, CEO, Tri Pointe Group
Doug Bauer reflects on the company’s success over the past decade and the plans for the next Builder and Developer:
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Designing for Winter Weather
Builders unveiling model homes in the winter can implement these design tips to bring warmth into any home By BARBARA
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End-of-Year Market Review
Why the time may be right for new home construction to accelerate By ODETA KUSHI Thus far in 2019, the
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The Future for Homebuilding is Now – and It’s Transparent
Consumers want full disclosure on every element of their homes. It’s all about impact, and it’s making sustainable housing the
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Building Up to the 2020 Solar Mandate
Ali Wolf, Director of Economic Research for Meyers Research LLC, shares her insight after researching the solar mandate Ali
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California Energy Commission Expert Panel
The leaders in changing codes share insight, advice, and more as builders prepare for Title 24 changes By CHRIS OLVERA,
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