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  • Weyerhaeuser Paring Down to Core Business

    Listening to its new CEO Daniel S. Fulton during an earnings call last week: “We see our tree land as core.” So it should be no surprise that the company is talking about going back to its roots.

     
  • K/BIS Product Picks 2008: Day Two

    Hanley Wood product editors combed the Kitchen/Bath Industry Show, held last week in Chicago, in search of innovative and interesting introductions for you and your clients. Here is another batch of noteworthy introductions that were on display.

     
  • K/BIS Product Picks 2008: Day One

    Hanley Wood product editors combed the Kitchen/Bath Industry Show, held last week in Chicago, in search of innovative and interesting introductions for you and your clients.

     
  • IBS Product Picks, Day 3

    Hanley Wood product editors are combing the Builders' Show exhibit floor in search of innovative and interesting introductions for you and your clients. Here are hot finds from Day 3.

     
  • IBS Product Picks: Day 2

    Hanley Wood product editors are combing the Builders' Show exhibit floor in search of innovative and interesting introductions for you and your clients. Here are hot finds from Day 2.

     
  • IBS Product Picks: Day 2

    Hanley Wood product editors are combing the Builders' Show exhibit floor in search of innovative and interesting introductions for you and your clients. Here are hot finds from Day 2.

     
  • Source It

    Looking for more information on systems, fixtures, and finishes inside Tradewinds, the 2008 BUILDER show home? Try this list of suppliers, tradesmen, and artisans.

     
  • Spanish Tile Makers Release Latest and Greatest

    The Spanish tile industry may have seen its U.S. numbers slip in 2007, but manufacturers are still focused on setting the trends. Here at Cevisama 2008 in Valencia, Spain, tile makers are unveiling new products that feature new digital printing technology and larger-format tiles that aim to provide ...

     
  • Spanish Ceramic Tile Show Kicks Off

    Hardcore ceramic industry folks have gathered in Spain this week as one of the world's most important tile shows, Cevisama, kicks off in Valencia. But even as attendees from all over the globe gather to investigate the latest products, trends, and technology, the Spanish tile industry is forced to c...

     
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    The New American Home 2008

    With authentic detailing and conveniences to suit the modern boomer, this stately Gulf Coast plantation home brings a fresh look to Orlando’s luxury market.

     
  • Top Shelf: February 2008

    The latest and greatest building products.

     
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    Livin’ the Life

    EI’s new system lets builders offer a digital concierge service.

     
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    No Strings

    Builders looking to put a package of Z-Wave products together will want to include the wireless thermostat from Residential Control Systems. The wireless system lets home buyers manage their HVAC system with a remote, over a PC, or with a cell phone. The unit works with all standard gas/electric and...

     
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    Show Motion

    Things may not be as rosy for the home building industry as they were, say, two years ago, but the show must go on. Of course, by “show” we mean the International Builders’ Show, which is taking place this year for the last time (for a while) in the land that Mickey Mouse built—Orlando, Fla. From th...

     
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    Back to the Future

    Passive thermodynamics have heated and cooled homes for thousands of years. Builder’s 2008 show home marries classical architectural principles with high-performance building systems in a residence that’s built to last.

     
  • Builder Fireplace

    Featuring no louvers or faceplates and minimal glass framing for a sleek, clean look, the 1080TV (top venting) Builder, 16-inch gas fireplace comes in the Fireplace Xtrordinair, Avalon, and Lopi brands. The value-priced unit is available in a rectangular design. Its slim outside trim allows for an e...

     
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    Progressive Results

    The housing industry has finally reached the point where many home builders feel that the software products available can meet their business needs, but the ongoing downturn has put a damper on information technology (IT) spending.

     
  • Top Shelf: January 2008

    This month's top shelf products include the stylish space-saving refrigerator from Fagor America, designer hardware accessories from Von Morris, and the specially cut XJ 85 joist from Georgia-Pacific Wood Products.

     
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    Westin Collection

    The Westin lighting collection offers simple styling without embellishment, for a timeless effect, according to the maker. The collection comes in Venetian bronze or brushed nickel and features smooth, ivory-colored glass fixtures. A full complement of fixtures includes sconces, chandeliers, and pen...

     
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    Tankless Heating System

    The Tankless Heating System combines a tankless hot-water heater with a hydronic air handler to deliver on-demand heat using the same source for both domestic hot water and space heating. For optimum heat output in both applications, a custom-designed pump maintains constant flow during operation, w...