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Isakson Living to Debut Household Model in Georgia

Isakson Living to Debut Household Model in Georgia

Six households will each serve a maximum of 18 members. read more >

More Millennial Moms, Older Houses, Job & Retirement Meccas

More Millennial Moms, Older Houses, Job & Retirement Meccas

It's Good-News-Only Thursday as builders count down 31 days to Spring selling season. read more >

The New Threat

The New Threat

Fire’s reaction to today’s homes is a concern read more >

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ADP: U.S. Adds 153,000 Jobs in December

ADP: U.S. Adds 153,000 Jobs in December

The seasonally adjusted number reflects a modest idecrease from... read more >

Who's Moving Where?

Who's Moving Where?

These 11 states, plus the District of Columbia, experienced the most... read more >

GE Ovens Now Connect with Nest

GE Ovens Now Connect with Nest

The two connected devices will be able to quickly detect and notify homeowners of oven fires. read more >

The Industry’s First Auto-Calibrated Digital Level is Here

The Industry’s First Auto-Calibrated Digital Level is Here

The new Empire e105 Series True Blue Digital Box Levels from Empire Levels will allow users to get a clear and precise... read more >

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Responding to Market Needs:

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All Eyes on Where Boomers Will Retire: The 10 Top-Ranked States Retire and then recline, America's top 10 states to retire.

MarketWatch taps into WalletHub data on the 50-state rankings of best-to-worst places in the United States to retire. Here's the run-down.

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Building Material Chemical Is Contributing to Honeybee Crisis

A closer look at the implications of imidacloprid's use in building materials is long overdue, says Healthy Building Network blogger Jim Vallette.

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The Nation's Top 100 Companies for Work From Home Live Ops ranks No. 1 among places that encourage workers to work from home.

Forbes' third annual top 100 list of companies whose employees enjoy flexible schedules, telecommuting, part-time, and freelance work opportunities, is based on an analysis of more than 40,000 companies and the jobs posted on FlexJobs in 2015.

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Point of Contract: Will Owners, Builders, Contractors & Designers Change? Client, architect, and general contractor all on one team?

A new delivery method--an alternative to design-bid-build and design-build means of contracting and running projects--is getting traction: Integrated Project Delivery. Everybody's accountable, has skin in the game, and works together. Go figure.

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North Coast Building Expands After a Seven Year Drought
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North Coast Building Expands After a Seven Year Drought

As prices rise in Sonoma County and the surrounding area, California builders are... More

Maracay Homes Secures 93 Lots
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Maracay Homes Secures 93 Lots

The builder plans to start homes between 1,650 and 1,950 square feet. More

How the Right Product Selection Meets the Needs of 55-Plus Buyers
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How the Right Product Selection Meets the Needs of 55-Plus Buyers

Careful research and partnerships identify baby boomers' design preferences. More

Lennar Buys 102-acre Site in Hialeah, Fla. for $51M
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Lennar Buys 102-acre Site in Hialeah, Fla. for $51M

More than 1,000 residential units and 72,000 square feet of commercial space... More

Toll Brothers Prepares to Launch New “T Select” Line in Houston
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Toll Brothers Prepares to Launch New “T Select” Line in Houston

National luxury builder moves into a lower price point with reduced amenities and... More

Top Tips on Landscape Planning
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Top Tips on Landscape Planning

Waldrop Engineering offers insight on landscaping features for the 55-plus crowd. More

A Boxing Day Builder's Salute
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A Boxing Day Builder's Salute

Holiday greetings to builders large, small, North, South, East, and West. More

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