January 2009

Flip through the entire January 2009 issue digitally or read each story individually on the web. Dissecting the industry meltdown; State of the Industry survey 2009; Architects weigh in on design; Economic forecasts and their viability; Proven and proactive sales tactics; Shrinking home sizes to jumpstart sales and more.

 

In the January 2009 Issue

 

February 2009

Flip through the entire February 2009 issue digitally or read each story individually on the web. Smaller custom homes for today's downsized economy; Accessible design entices Boomers; Builders weigh their options regarding bankruptcy; Cost-effective ways to meet site requirements; The 2009 Presidential Online Seminar and more.

 

In the February 2009 Issue

  • Little Gems

    How much house is just enough? We looked at three custom homes whose owners probably could have asked for more, but decided that smaller...

  • Desperate Times, Innovative Measures

    Two bankrupt builders hook up to market unsold and new homes.

  • Bargain Basements

    New building code standard, ACI 332, offers builders a better alternative for building concrete basement foundations.

 

March 2009

Flip through the entire March 2009 issue digitally or read each story individually on the web. Stories include America's Best Builders; Kitchens and Baths Still Rule; Builder's Choice 2009 Call for Entries; Consummate Makeovers Offer Respectable Returns and more.

 

In the March 2009 Issue

 

April 2009

Flip through the entire April 2009 issue digitally or read each story individually on the web. The Builder LivingHome offers new possibilities for housing's future; Builders venture out in new directions; Tile bestows visual appeal; Proven and proactive sales tactics; Sidings that will put your homes' best face forward and more.

 

In the April 2009 Issue

 

May 2009

Flip through the entire May 2009 issue digitally or read each story individually on the web. Builder100: Stung by losses, big builders look to create stronger companies for the future; The 2009 Watermark Awards: The best in kitchen and bath design; Determining whether light rail is a fast track to smart-growth devlopment; Analysis of the current state of the housing industry by Ivy Zelman; Wood-burning fireplaces clean up their reputation and more.

 

In the May 2009 Issue

 

June 2009

Flip through the entire June 2009 issue digitally or read each story individually on the web. Navigate the Product Maze: The 50 most-requested products; Our readers' favorite brands; Listing of 300 product categories; 10,000 manufacturer offerings and more.

 

In the June 2009 Issue

 

July 2009

Flip through the entire July 2009 issue digitally or read each story individually on the web. After the Bust: Expect big shifts in what home buyers want; Working with HOAs can help builders; Lift and slide doors are the hot trend in patio doors; Profit with wireless whole-house audio and more.

 

In the July 2009 Issue

 

August 2009

Flip through the entire August 2009 issue digitally or read each story individually on the web. Gold Nugget winners show how the West was won; Trade Secrets - Builders reap big gains by sticking to plan; Demo home takes green to the next level; Watermark 2010 call for entries and more.

 

In the August 2009 Issue

 

September 2009

Home Builder 2.0 - New companies are starting up with new products, new business models and new attitudes; Special section - Energy-efficient windows and doors; Hydrogen-fueled homes in South Carolina; Cool surfacing materials for countertops and more.

 

In the September 2009 Issue

 

October 2009

Builder's Choice 2009 - Urban infill sweeps design and planning awards with style and substance; Wm S. marvin Hall of Fame - Honoring the Masters of Design; Ambitious new development arises in Alabama; House plans from Schumaker focus on design first, features second; The latest and greatest products and more.

 

In the October 2009 Issue

 

November 2009

Will the Great Recession bring about the End of the McMansion?; Defectve thinking- Construction quality can be in the eye of the beholder; 10 Best Selling Communities; Passive houses and more.

 

In the November 2009 Issue

 

December 2009

New age-targeted projects are not your father's active adult community; 10 ways to get out in front of the recovery; 2010 Pre-Show Planner; IBS product picks; Don't miss the home for the new economy and more.

 

In the December 2009 Issue