Builder Magazine: 2010 IBS Coverage

The Disaster-Proof House

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 11:28:46 EST

Flat-pack manufacturer sees its new age product as an answer to natural disasters, climate change, and the affordable housing crisis.

Green Products from the 2010 International Builders' Show

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:11:16 EST

12 product introductions that contribute to a sustainably built home.

Video: Social Media Essentials

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:05:57 EST

Builder Online’s Alison Rice talks with Dina Gundersen of Monte Hewett Homes about how and why small builders can integrate video into their marketing efforts.

How to Avoid the Legal Pitfalls of Green Marketing

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:44:53 EST

Use caution when promoting green products or homes.

Solar Installations, Incentives, and Efficiencies on the Rise

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:06:23 EST

Builders’ Show speakers provide overview of current and future PV market.

Builders' Show Products, Day 3

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:04:00 EST

Solar roofing shingles, radiant heating, underlayment, and other introductions from the show floor.

BMC Select Execs Tout Continuity, Promise a More Focused Firm

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:33:19 EST

LBM giant will seek broad mix of customers and stress value-added services now that it has emerged from Chapter 11, according to interviews at IBS in Las Vegas.

Video: IBS 2010 Wrap Up with Denise Dersin

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:17:34 EST

Builder's Editor in Chief recaps the week's top stories from Las Vegas.

IBS 2010: Smaller Crowds, More Optimism

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:01:09 EST

Between 50,000 and 55,000 people attended this year’s show in Las Vegas.

8 Hot Kitchen Trends for 2010

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:15:14 EST

Three leading designers whip up a recipe for winning kitchens in the new economy.

As Generational Torch is Passed, Industry Experts See Similarities In What Aging Boomers and Millennials Will Want

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:51:59 EST

Both groups seek authenticity, “excitement,” and a community that reflects their individuality.

2010 Builders' Show Products, Day 2

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:58:49 EST

Windows, siding, decking, and other introductions from the show floor.

Universal Design Holds Universal Appeal

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:35:22 EST

Winners of AARP’s 2010 Livable Communities Awards blend good looks with comfort, convenience, and safety for all ages.

Home Sizes Continue to Shrink

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:59:20 EST

Survey data from the NAHB and Better Homes and Gardens indicates that builders and consumers are thinking smaller.

Energy-Efficiency Retrofits Help Builders and Remodelers Survive and Thrive

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:55:43 EST

Money-saving projects are keys to selling customers on green remodeling in a down economy.

Video: 2010 International Builders' Show - Day One Recap

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:51:42 EST

Builder Editor in Chief Denise Dersin recaps day one in Las Vegas.

American Express OPEN Targets Lowe’s Pro Customers

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:55:36 EST

Purchases made with small-business credit card will earn reward points redeemable for gift cards.

Construction Lending, Refinancing Opportunities Still Challenging for Multifamily

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:53:13 EST

Over the past decade, Atlanta-based Wood Partners has built about 3,500 apartment and condo units per year, according to company managing partner Jerry Durkin. In 2009, the company closed on a single development deal—in December. “Lack of debt and equity is crippling the private companies’ ability to start new development,” Durkin told attendees at the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas this week.

New EPA Stormwater Rules Pose Challenges and Opportunities

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:54:03 EST

Builders and developers might still have a chance to influence state officials who will determine how guidelines will be executed.

Economists Offer Restrained Projections For 2010

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:51:13 EST

NAHB’s David Crowe: ‘The builders who are here are the survivors.’