Look beyond temporary marketing gains, codes, and compliance at the best business decision, and you’ll see sustainability Read more
The Columbus Dispatch
PulteGroup Buys Dominion
Columbus Dispatch staffer Jim Weiker had the scoop Friday that Dominion Homes, central Ohio's largest homebuilder, was being acquired by the PulteGroup. The deal instantly changes the landscape of central Ohio home building, which for years has been dominated by Dominion and M/I Homes, both home-grown. Here, this morning, is Pulte's press statement confirming the deal. Read more
New Homes Must Meet the Needs of an Aging America
Builders should look ahead and target younger buyers with universal design features that sell the ideal of aging in place. Read more
Construction Salaries Remain Flat
Building industry workers in Florida and Texas receive the highest pay. Read more
Project of the Month
Shelter Lab
The latest test house offers several fresh approaches to saving energy and resources Read more
Dashboard
Lots to Talk About in Texas
Four Texas markets have reported solid lot demand for the past five months Read more
Ideal Homes Looks to Push the Green Envelope
When Ideal Homes started building green 25 years ago, it was a lot easier to push the cost-savings envelope. Read more
Crowe's Economy
Where Are the Home Buyers?
First-time buyers will resurface as the economy expands, jobs become more available, and salaries increase Read more
Hanley Award for Vision and Leadership in Sustainability
2014 Hanley Award Winner: Bob Berkebile
A rebel with a cause, architect Bob Berkebile’s ultimate vision is of a sustainable model so powerful that it justifies itself. Read more
Hanley Award for Community Service in Sustainability
2014 Hanley Award Winner: Make It Right
For neighborhoods left in the wake of tragedy, Make It Right provides not just a place to live, but a place to regain pride, ownership, and community. Read more
Is Green Building Good for Business?
BUILDER's special report examines the pitfalls and payoffs of high-performance construction Read more
Greenbuild LivingHome Brings Together an All-Star Team
The demonstration home's team of experts brings modular design and construction to the LEED Platinum, Cradle To Cradle-inspired LivingHomes model. Read more
Design and Construction
Attaching Deck Rail Posts
Most states now require a specific bolted connection on decks. Here’s a look at how it’s done. Read more
Exterior insulation and finish systems took a beating when “barrier” systems failed widely in the 1990s, but EIFS are back in a new, robust form Read more
Redline
Raise the Roof and Seal the Deal
For energy-smart homes that draw more buyers, build a higher roof truss Read more
If step flashing isn’t tucked behind the housewrap on the wall above, rainwater can drain into the walls below Read more
Younger workers possibly could strengthen their economic status by joining the construction and building workforce Read more
Significant recent efforts help propel green home appraisals Read more
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Energy Modernization
Honda re-envisions energy management to mitigate fluctuation and achieve optimum efficiency. Read more
