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When the market cools, specialization can be a very good thing.


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Beazer Files 1st and 2nd Quarter Financials

Late filing shows Atlanta builder recorded a $138 million loss in Q1 and $230 million in Q2.

 

The 2007 Builder 100

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End in Sight?

Boyce Thompson, Editorial Director of Builder magazine

Even within the industry, consensus appears to be building around reaching bottom late this year or early in 2009, though this thinking seems to be based largely on the notion that the recession must end soon because it’s been going on for so long.

 
 
 

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Enter the 2008 Builder's Choice Awards

Click here for entry and registration forms for the 2008 Builder's Choice Design and Planning Awards.

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Fast Track 2008 Call for Entries

It's the growth rate, not the size of the company that matters in Builder's annual list of fastest-growing companies.

 
 

From The Archives

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Tight Squeeze

It's a curious thing. At the same time that houses are getting bigger and bigger, lot sizes keep on getting smaller and smaller. Just look at the numbers: According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average size of new homes increased from 2,095 square feet in 1992 to 2,434 square feet in 2005.

 
 

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America's Best Builder 2008 Winner: David Drees

Boyce Thompson interviews Drees Home CEO David Drees. Despite the downturn, Drees believes in keeping employees upbeat by giving them the tools to succeed. Watch this episode to find out how he does it.

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