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As demand for rental housing surges, some single-family production builders want in on the act. But is their foray simply an opportunistic response to a temporary downturn or a legitimate threat to their multifamily peers?
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From the newest backsplash trends to LED-powered trim, Sandra Malm looks at some of the latest and greatest kitchen and bath products.
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Price and speed of construction also play big roles in builders’ and framers’ choices.
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[Editor’s note: This is the first part of a two-part story; it provides an overview of foundation layout and describes the author’s technique for building footings. Next month the story continues with the completion of the stem walls.]
While I was learning the trades in high school, the...
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While the headline number was bleak, private residential projects offered solid gains in January.
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Homeowners want an outdoor living space that can be used day and night and that provides great views.
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More companies have their field lieutenants handle warranties.
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Several urban job centers have committed to building tiny, affordable housing units.
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Will there be enough materials and manpower to meet demand, they ask?
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In various pockets of the U.S., permits are being pulled and ground is being broken. This story makes the point through compelling photos, plus anecdotal and index-based info.
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Housing markets improving around the country.
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The American Dream is to have both a home and a job. Builders across the country would like to help create both.
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What European markets can teach us about low-energy, low-carbon construction.
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Between homeowners staying put and foreclosures in need of repair, remodeling continues to eclipse new-home construction spending.
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The home building industry is fascinated with the potential for modular construction.
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Builders in three markets weigh in on what they expect supply will look like when the economy turns.
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EcoBuilt Efficient Buildings and Drexel University are testing whether a product called MaqCrete, made from post-industrial waste materials, can be mass-produced.
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Two years after merging with Centex, Pulte is back to about the same size it was before the merger, only with more land and markets.
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Overall construction spending dipped in January, likely a consequence of the weather.
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Betenbough Homes now submits all of its construction to NAHB’s green standards and third-party certification.