Builder Magazine: Business News

Hanley Wood, USGBC Establish a Strategic Partnership with Greenbuild

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:09:59 EST

Hanley Wood LLC, the premier media, event, information and strategic marketing services company serving the construction industry and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced today a strategic partnership whereby Hanley Wood has acquired the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo.

Renters vs. buyers: It all comes down to location and time

Thu, 23 May 2013 04:32:34 EST

Renting vs. buying is often the first decision many potential homeowners have to make and it's not an easy one. Zillow provides some good insight into what potential buyers and renters consider when deciding whether to rent or own.

Home builder confidence shaken by fear of too much demand

Thu, 23 May 2013 04:31:32 EST

The home building industry is looking up, but that doesn't mean builders are overly confident. Fears regarding lack of labor, high material prices, and a shortage of land to build on have many builders viewing the uptick with caution.

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.

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.

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.

NAHB Chairman Urges Member Involvement

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:40:46 EST

NAHB’s Legislative Conference is a perfect opportunity to discuss pressing issues face-to-face with Congress.

9 Steps to Better Profitability

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:47:05 EST

Home building pros share tips for improving the bottom line.

Home Building Creates Jobs, Depends on Job Creation

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:43:06 EST

Shortage of workers leads to higher wages and home prices.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Economists: home value appreciation to exceed 5% through 2013

Fri, 10 May 2013 03:25:01 EST

The most recent Zillow Home Price Expectation Survey (ZHPES) asked professional forecasters to provide predictions for housing market growth in the near term. The average prediction for appreciation in 2013 is 5.4%, with the lowest projection at 3% depreciation and the highest at 10.1% appreciation.

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.

BUILDER Tech Tip: Twitter

Thu, 9 May 2013 08:41:55 EST

Your BUILDER Tech Tip of the Day covers Twitter and the ways you can use it to connect with your network and grow your business.

Denver’s Century Communities Joins the Ranks of Publicly Owned Builders

Wed, 8 May 2013 02:34:53 EST

Its closings this year are projected to jump 48% above 2012.

Superstorm Sandy's long tail of after-effects

Wed, 8 May 2013 10:17:52 EST

The six month period since Hurricane Sandy has provided mixed results from insurers and urban planners, but it's also provided opportunity for builders to talk about building better for the future.

How Long Should You Keep Records After Tax Day?

Thu, 9 May 2013 02:41:04 EST

For tax purposes, you need to find a middle ground more precise than somewhere between "forever" and "immediately" for keeping tax and financial records. Here are some tips to help you figure out which records to keep and how long to keep them.

Thoughts on the Housing Market Recovery

Thu, 2 May 2013 08:31:44 EST

Harvard Business School Senior Lecturer Nicolas P. Retsinas discusses the factors contributing to the apparent housing market recovery.