December 2017 Table of Contents

Edit Note
A Reminder of Why BUILDER A Reminder of Why

A note of thanks to the people who make housing a people business. Read more

Up Front
2018 IBS Preview: 12 Must-See Products Builder 2018 IBS Preview: 12 Must-See Products

A first look at the new products to be shown at IBS and KBIS 2018. Read more

2018 IBS Preview: Editors' Session Picks BUILDER 2018 IBS Preview: Editors' Session Picks

Check out the IBS and KBIS sessions that caught the attention of BUILDER's editorial team. Read more

2018 IBS Preview: How to Win Zoning Approvals Builder 2018 IBS Preview: How to Win Zoning Approvals

IBS presenter Chris Grady, Principal and land planner at Kephart, talks about how to turn NIMBY into YIMBY Read more

2018 IBS Preview: Land Strategies for Small Builders Builder 2018 IBS Preview: Land Strategies for Small Builders

Attorney Richard Guerard will offer tips an insights at the 2018 NAHB International Builders' Show in Orlando, Fla. Read more

2018 IBS Preview: Tiny Tricks That Make a Big Impact BUILDER 2018 IBS Preview: Tiny Tricks That Make a Big Impact

Anna Gibson, designer and owner of AKG Design Studio, explores how to make the best use of compact spaces. Read more

2018 IBS Preview: Award Ceremonies BUILDER 2018 IBS Preview: Award Ceremonies

Don't miss the excitement as some of the country's top industry awards are handed out. Read more

2018 IBS Preview: 'Urbanizing the Suburbs' Session BUILDER 2018 IBS Preview: 'Urbanizing the Suburbs' Session

A group of experts will detail the ways that builders can enhance their suburban communities with urban-like touches. Read more

Features
Hanley Wood Announces HIVE 50 Innovators Transforming Housing BUILDER Hanley Wood Announces HIVE 50 Innovators Transforming Housing

Innovators highlight the importance of technology, data, innovation and research in creating housing of the future. Read more

2017 Hanley Award Winner: William McDonough Builder 2017 Hanley Award Winner: William McDonough

Hanley Award winner William McDonough sees design as a framework for sustainability. Read more

2017 Hanley Award Winner: LINC Housing Builder 2017 Hanley Award Winner: LINC Housing

LINC Housing earns Hanley Award for Community Service in Sustainability Read more

NAHB Notes
NAHB Urges Congress to Reconsider a Homeowner Tax Credit Builder NAHB Urges Congress to Reconsider a Homeowner Tax Credit

The association hopes officials will develop policy that protects homeowners and home buyers across the economic spectrum. Read more

Engineered Hardwood is Top Flooring Pick Builder Engineered Hardwood is Top Flooring Pick

According to Home Innovation’s annual survey, the material is trending as a flooring choice in new-home construction Read more

Remodeling Sector Sees Strength Builder Remodeling Sector Sees Strength

Remodeler market confidence is strong, but skilled labor woes loom, says NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. Read more

Data Dive
Dare to be Different: How Builders Can Set Themselves Apart Builder Dare to be Different: How Builders Can Set Themselves Apart

To be successful, smaller builders need to ‘dance away’ from the big builders and differentiate themselves in their markets Read more

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