BUILDER
Builders: It’s Time to Think Differently
The most telling factor right now for residential new construction—whatever the scale, positioning, and geography of one's operation—is that catalyst of all catalysts in housing markets: urgency. Read more
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Demand Hotspots: Diverse Product Types Increase Buyer Appetites in Key Markets
Data and commentary from Metrostudy's regional directors show expanding housing demand in key markets--including Phoenix, Albuquerque, Raleigh-Durham and Philadelphia--thanks to a variety of new product types on the market. Read more
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Water Conservation Takes Center Stage With New Rating System
The Water Efficiency Rating Index being developed by RESNET will provide an easy to understand measurement of a home's performance. Read more
BUILDER
New Line of Homes Targets Pro Athletes
A Chicago-area builder has a message for professional athletes: Health and wellness begin at home. Read more
BUILDER
Uber App for Builders: On-Demand Waste Management
A new mobile app makes ordering a dumpster as easy as hailing an Uber. Read more
BUILDER
On the Surface: Five Chic Counter Options
From contemporary quartz to rustic wood, these stylish, durable countertops to complete any kitchen or bath. Read more
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PureBlue Home Ups the Ante on Efficiency
In its most ambitious concept home to date, Brookfield Residential explores rainwater storage and graywater recycling technologies. Read more
BUILDER
KB Home Meets California's Water Challenges Head On
Although KB Home is known for its innovative approach to energy-efficient home building, the firm has also long been committed to residential water conservation—and its Double ZeroHouse 3.0 is a living laboratory of real-world water-saving innovations. Read more
Vali Homes' spec house concept in Phoenix makes water conservation in arid climates a reality, not an afterthought. Read more
BUILDER
Texas Modular Home Will Run on Rainwater and Sunshine Alone
A student-designed home out of the University of Texas-Austin will be one of the country's first water-independent dwellings, offering ideas for builders in drought-prone areas and beyond. Read more
Regulations for graywater recycling and rainwater storage vary widely across the nation. Check in with our interactive map to see at a glance how your state approaches residential water reuse. Read more
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Phoenix Developer Employs Desert-Friendly Landscaping
Well-planned raingardens recycle rainwater on site and capture excess runoff from nearby streets as well. Read more
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Huff Revamps Wieland's Operations
After coming over from Ashton Woods, Pulte veteran Greg Huff has revamped John Wieland. BUILDER staffer Les Shaver explores Wieland's re-emergence and renewed strategy for upward growth. Read more
Builder
Mayberry Looks to Expand in Recession Aftermath
Bob Schroeder and Karen Schroeder revamped their product to make it through the recession. Now, business is booming. Read more
BUILDER
HOT SPOTS: As New Community Openings Increase, Move-Up Still Dominates in Many Markets
BUILDER and Metrostudy’s three-year analysis of new community sales shows strength in the middle. Read more
BUILDER
A Model of Success: 5 Keys to a Better Design Center and Model Home
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Appeal to buyers--and boost home sales--with these five tips and tricks for your model homes and design centers. Read more
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Standard Pacific Celebrates 50 Years of Building Homes
As Standard Pacific marks its 50th year in the home-building business, timeless value and new resolve propel it forward. Read more
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Celebrating the Benefits of Homeownership, This and Every Month
June is National Homeownership Month, and this commentary from NAHB chairman Tom Woods highlights its many benefits to families, communities and the economy at large, while discussing some of the roadblocks hampering the recovery. Read more
In early May, as part of a $4 million initiative to develop and demonstrate new energy efficiency solutions for the nation's homes, the Department of Energy selected Home Innovation Research Labs as one of five prospective contract award recipients. Read more
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Homeownership Trends Among the Young and Old
How buyers of different age groups look at homeownership has changed over the years, and in this commentary, NAHB chief economist David Crowe traces the different paths of younger and older owners. Read more