Builder Magazine

FEATURES

Major Makeovers

Rehabs, retrofits, and re-dos may offer a lifeline to builders in tough times.
Practice Makes Perfect

Conservative fiscal policies, strong architecture and air-tight quality control make the difference for these three builders.
All Systems Go

The Washington State builder may be a small operation, but it has adopted best practices of volume builders
A Well-Run Machine

Strict adherence to ultra-conservative financial policies keeps the company profitable through tough times.
Urban Pioneers

EYA was founded to do one thing--dense, urban infill housing. Today, few builders do it better.

INSIDE STORY

Outside the Box

Three experts see opportunities in retail rehab in particular.
Mark to Market

Builder's “Open Series” stresses efficiency
Exception to the Rule

Converting renters to owners makes this builder one of the few that are growing during the downturn.

SUCCESS STORIES

Personality Contest

Small details translate into sales for Zinn Design Build.

TOP SHELF

GREENHOUSE

Learning Experience

Builder wanted to see how his homes stacked up to the green building program.
Infill Invasion

New AIA Trends Survey Shows a Growing Demand for Infill Development.

PRODUCTS

Big Bangs

In a buyer's market, a few minor details can create great impact.

TECH TOOLS

On Track

New Reimbursement Tracking System Software Helps Companies Track Reimbursable Costs.
Greenware

Builder Management Software Systems May Provide Critical Help With Managing Green Construction

NATIONAL BEAT

The Green Standard

The National Green Building Standard has received ANSI approval.
Make History

Let your voice be heard on Capitol Hill at the 2009 Legislative Conference.

LAST WORD

Questions and Answers with Cynthia Russell

Builder talks to the Florida home builder whose essay won her tickets to the inauguration

OTHER ARTICLES

The Clampdown

As banks continue to tighten financing, builders feel the pinch.
Spring is in the Air

Lest we forget, builders traditionally do 40 percent of their yearly sales from March through June, so business may seem a little better as spring rolls around.