Builder Magazine

FEATURES

BUILDER LivingHome Showcases Modular and Green Technologies

Simple, flexible, and sustainable, the BUILDER LivingHome is a study in how housing may very well evolve in the not so distant future.
In Desperate Times, Four Companies Change Their Personalities

Process improvements and different products are what three builders and one developer hope will lead them into the next recovery.

INSIDE STORY

A Developer and Builder Combine to Advice Banks About Managing Bad Assets

A key service will be assessing realistic values to property to decide if it should be built out.
Wood-Framed Construction Gaining Ground for Taller Mid-Rises

But going beyond six stories still raises questions in U.S.
Builders Offering Temporary Relief to Owners Who Lose Their Jobs

Unemployment insurance could remove one major obstacle to new-home sales, too.

TOP SHELF

Atlantis Outdoor Kitchens' Cabinets

Outdoor Kitchen Line Withstands Harsh Weather
Schluter Systems Ditra-XL

Ditra-XL Membrane Helps Eliminates Cracks in Ceramic Tile Floors
Architectural Products by Outwater Metal Tiles

Mesh-mounted Metal Tiles Save Installation Time
East Teak Fine Hardwoods' Accoya Lumber

Accoya Modified Wood Ideal for Exterior Applications
Simplifyre by Hearth & Home Technologies

Simplifyre Said to be First See-Through Electric Fireplace
Rockwell Power Tools LithiumTech Drills

LithiumTech Drill/Drivers Offer Battery Replacement for Life
Simpson Strong-Tie MASA Anchors

Mudsill Anchors Save Builders Time Money
Clopay's Feterra Garage Door

FeTerra Collection of Garage Doors Features Old World Iron Work

GREENHOUSE

Two New Programs Offer Builders Water-Saving Tips

A nonprofit and a manufacturer help builders integrate water conservation into their building practices.
Florida Builder Combines High-Performance Authentic Local Architecture

The result is a home that blends in with its neighborhood while earning a platinum LEED rating.
Energy Star for Homes Targets Low-Income Housing

Energy Star is pitching its program to entities that finance or fund public housing projects.

SALES STRATEGIES

A Primer on Pay-Per-Click Marketing for Home Builders

Most small business owners have never used this powerful tool for connecting with prospective customers and driving traffic to their Web sites.
AARP Survey Says Almost 25% of Baby Boomers Expect to Have a Parent Live With Them.

Growth in multi-generational households offers opportunity for builders to offer homes and neighborhoods that meet their unique needs.
Builder Web Sites Need to be Designed for Access on Mobile Phones

Pared-down sites with most popular information work best.

PRODUCTS

Tile Can Be Used To Create Value In A Bad Housing Market

Even in a bad market, tile is still a good way to create value.
Choosing siding for your homes depends on many variables.

What is the best exterior material to use on your houses?

DIGITAL HOME

Home Technology Holds On

Builders continue to offer home technology even in a down market.

NATIONAL BEAT

The NAHB Research Center Offers New Green Approved Seal

The new Green Approved seal makes locating products that earn NAHB Green points easy.
The NAHB Offers Tools to Promote the Housing Tax Credit

It's time to tell potential buyers about the benefits of the increased first-time home buyer tax credit.

LAST WORD

Q&A About Housing With U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson

Georgia senator had a career in real estate and has pushed hard for home buyer tax credits.

OTHER ARTICLES

Meeting Street Communities Combines Panelization and Traditional Neighborhood Design

Efficient building practices allow builder to use high-quality materials on affordable townhomes.
Meritage Homes Boosts Sales With Smaller, More Affordable Homes

Builder returns to its "sweet spot" with floor plans from 1,500 to 2,000 square feet.
Getting Leaner is an Ongoing Process for Kentucky's Jagoe Homes

The builder involves its subs and suppliers in finding ways to reduce waste.
Artistic Homes Takes a Long, Sometimes Bumpy, Journey to Become a Green Builder

The New Mexico-based company's goal is for all of its homes to be zero energy.
Federal Reserve Offers Bold New Efforts to Improve Liquidity

The Federal Reserve and the Treasury have come together to offer a bold new experiement.
Assuring Monthly Costs Could Be Key to Sales

Overcoming home buyers' fears calls for determination and discipline.