Builder Magazine: Most Popular Business Stories

The 10 most polluted cities in the U.S.

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:51:18 EST

Did you know that four in 10 Americans are living in conditions where it is dangerous to breathe due to high air pollution levels? The American Lung Association (ALA) released the 2013 "State of the Air" report—measuring low-lying ozone pollution and both short- and long-term particle pollution. Here are the 10 most polluted cities in the U.S. and what some of them are doing about it.

Builders Look Forward After a Buoyant 2012

Fri, 17 May 2013 01:58:28 EST

Expansion is now in the cards again for many companies in the 2013 Builder 100 ranking of the biggest builders in America.

Can Better Communication with Trades Mitigate Shortages?

Sat, 18 May 2013 01:10:58 EST

Production builders look for ways to close gaps in their supply-chain management, but use of existing technology to share information is lacking.

"Phoenix Rising" Is No Longer a Cliché

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:36:46 EST

But the market still has a ways to go for full recovery.

Futurist Says Technology Will Impact the Housing Market, One Way or the Other

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:25:47 EST

MIT’s Andrew McAfee fears that as machines get smarter and more agile, they could potentially destabilize the economy.

Wall Street’s Hunger for Builders Is Back

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:59:41 EST

With two public offerings under its belt and another pending, the new public home builder model is spreading.

M.D.C. Holdings Ups Its Ante in Florida

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:27:32 EST

M.D.C. announces it has bought land in South Florida.

Public Home Builders Return to Rrofitability

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:37:24 EST

The recession proves the public builder model is superior for survival, though it does have its achilles' heels.

Housing's humming, but it's a 'still-could-go-either-way' market

Wed, 1 May 2013 11:00:02 EST

Ask a builder whether the year-long good-news run in housing is sustainable and he or she will likely say, "it's better than it was, but it could still go either way."

Hybrid Super Builder

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:15:20 EST

A new builder business model has morphed out of the recession, one with multiple sources of cash to capture market share.

10 Things You Need to Know About Modular Homes

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:04:44 EST

Surely you've heard the industry's sales pitch by now: lower costs, speedy construction, excellent craftsmanship, and quality building products in a controlled setting. Builders who use modular systems say you can believe the hype. But before you run out to your local supplier or modular home manufacturer, you need to do your homework.

Ryland's String of Builder Buyouts Extends to Texas

Fri, 10 May 2013 02:11:18 EST

In its third home-builder acquisition in 11 months, Ryland is returning to Dallas.

10 Business Trends That Will Shape Housing in 2013

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 05:30:16 EST

Builders were growing again in 2012, but new challenges lie ahead.

Big Dig, Super Roots, Water Short, and Planes Plenty

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:14:37 EST

Economic development news of jobs gained, home development thwarted, and manufacturing investments.

If Labor Shortages Persist, Will Builders Seek Construction Alternatives?

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 02:40:06 EST

Advanced framing, panelization, and modular manufacturing could gain ground.

Top 50 Multifamily Builders in 2011

Mon, 14 May 2012 01:12:20 EST

Things were definitely moving in the right direction for multifamily starts last year.

The Healthiest Housing Markets for 2009

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:41:14 EST

Builder, in conjunction with Hanley Wood Market Intelligence, debuts its metric for determining markets with the best and least potential.

Survey of Homeowner Improvements Suggests Advantages for Builders

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:10:05 EST

Census data suggests marketing opportunities for builders who must compete against existing homes.

9 Steps to Better Profitability

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:47:05 EST

Home building pros share tips for improving the bottom line.

Local Leaders: Top 10 Builders in Top 50 Markets

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:55:25 EST

This year's Local Leaders story takes a look at the top 10 builders in the top 50 metro areas across the U.S.