Sat, May 18
Production builders look for ways to close gaps in their supply-chain management, but use of existing technology to share information is lacking.
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Thu, May 16
For 20 years, the Ross Program has been working to give minorities the tools to succeed in real estate.
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Wed, May 15
The annual award recognizes excellence in business strategy and corporate leadership.
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Wed, May 15
After years of restraint, new-home buyers are looking for a little bling. These splurges offer just that.
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Wed, May 15
The honoreesâa national builder and a regional start-upâboth significantly boosted their closings in a recovering marketplace.
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Thu, May 16
MITâs Andrew McAfee fears that as machines get smarter and more agile, they could potentially destabilize the economy.
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Wed, May 15
Marketing veterans at Hanley Wood's Housing Leadership Summit argue that builders need to shift their focus from what they're building to who they're building for.
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Thu, May 16
An inspection of a Maryland jobsite reveals good air-sealing techniques put into practice.
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Tue, May 14
The accolade, presented by BUILDER, honors home builders that have risen from the dust of the housing recession.
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Mon, May 13
Adding 412,000 new jobs over the next four years probably won't meet what builders will need if starts hit 1.6 million again.
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Tue, May 14
Lennar has overcome road blocks that have postponed construction for at least three years.
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Mon, May 13
KTGY Group devises a design that aligns townhouses of different widths, side by side, without losing unit density.
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Fri, May 10
In its third home-builder acquisition in 11 months, Ryland is returning to Dallas.
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Fri, May 10
When windows are done right, flashing tapes and gravity do the heavy lifting, and bulk water is directed outside the wall.
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Thu, May 9
Sealed ductwork saves energy and keeps indoor air clean, and the materials you use make a difference.
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Thu, May 9
With dimensional lumber predicted to experience continuing shortages and rising pricesâthanks to increasing marketplace demandâindustry observers are encouraging dealers to keep enough inventory on hand for jobs sold over the next quarter.
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Wed, May 8
Its closings this year are projected to jump 48% above 2012.
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Thu, May 9
Architectural salvage is a clever, cost-effective way to achieve a custom look. Need some hints on how to use it? Follow two designers around a salvage yard.
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Tue, May 7
When a homemade meth lab is discovered, contractors need to know the rules of what must be disposed of, how it is to be treated, and what clean-up must include.
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Mon, May 13
The builder has a decent lot supply in a market where there's been little residential development of late.
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