About Builder

The home page of Builder groups the content into a variety of differnet topics, giving readers easy access to information via a number of different paths.

In the header and the footer of each page you'll find links for contact information, privacy policy, additional relevant Hanley Wood Web sites, and other organizational information, including a link to the Builder magazine archives, allowing for access to all past issues of Builder from Jan. 2001 to the present.

Of course, access to home building information is the reason you're here. Articles from Builder magazine, home-building news from Hanley Wood and dozens of additional sources, information databases, and the like are organized into eight top-level sections, accessed via tabs across the top of every page. Mouse over each of the tabs and you'll see more focused topic pages within each section. The top level channels:

News:Breaking news and up-to-date information about home building, the economy, new products, legislation, and housing data. This is the place to turn for up-to-the-minute articles to help you run your home building business efficiently and profitably.

Business:Articles about the business of home building, including major topics on housing data, land and land use, managing the business, mortgages and lending, and technology.

Design:The best in design for new homes, including winning designs from Hanley Wood competitions and others, best-selling communities nationwide, top-flight design for niche markets, cost-effective design, show homes, focus on kitchen and baths, design trends, and in-depth looks at Hanley Wood show homes over the years.

Construction:From technique to new materials, this section details the art and science of home building, including how-tos, safety, labor issues and subcontracting, building science, codes and standards, sustainable building, modular construction, and codes and standards. 

Sales & Marketing:Getting the customer to sign off and move in is the bottom line. Here's where to find articles on doing just that, covering topics such as sales and marketing techniques, design centers and model homes, and options and upgrades. 

Products:Finding and installing desireable building products is at the heart of home building -- and product coverage is at the heart of Builder. Look here for information on products for the kitchen, bath, and the latest in doors, windows, finishes and surfaces, exterior products, tools and equipment, electrical and mechanical products, and more.  

Green Building:Sustainable building techniques, eco-friendly technology and methods, energy-efficient products, and news on green building trends. Look here for cutting-edge coverage of this increasingly important home building topic.

House Plans:Powered by eplans, the House Plans section of Builder give you access to more than 19,000 searchable house plans, with live online help and secure online ordering.