October 2017 Table of Contents

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Up Front
What's Next for Houston? Builder-Metrostudy What's Next for Houston?

Hurricane Harvey’s impact on the city’s booming housing market—and the firms that build there—is still unclear. Read more

70% of Contractors Report Labor Shortage BUILDER 70% of Contractors Report Labor Shortage

Chronic labor shortages are changing the way many firms recruit and compensate workers, according to a new AGC report. Read more

RESNET and ICC to Launch Water Rating Index BUILDER RESNET and ICC to Launch Water Rating Index

The rating will help builders monetize the water-efficient features of their homes. Read more

Landscape Architects Launch Climate Panel BUILDER Landscape Architects Launch Climate Panel

In the wake of two devastating hurricanes, the multidisciplinary group will meet this week to address resilient design strategies. Read more

FourPlans: Paw-Friendly Layouts FourPlans: Paw-Friendly Layouts

These mudrooms let owners grab a leash and go for a walk with their canine friends. Read more

Case Studies
How Traton Homes Carefully Manages Growth Builder How Traton Homes Carefully Manages Growth

The family-owned company keeps business slow and steady in Atlanta. Read more

Knez Homes and Ohio City Partner to Speed Infill Permitting in Cleveland Builder Knez Homes and Ohio City Partner to Speed Infill Permitting in Cleveland

The partnership uses pre-approved plans and elevations to spur new development and investment in the Ohio City neighborhood. Read more

Features
Reality Check: Using VR to Sell Homes Builder Reality Check: Using VR to Sell Homes

The benefits of virtual reality systems go beyond the sales center, but are they worth the cost? Check out our Good/Better/Best approach to VR systems. Read more

Special Report: Trade Schools Look to Attract Young Workers Builder Special Report: Trade Schools Look to Attract Young Workers

Young Americans' reluctance to work in construction is fueling the industry's labor problems. Read more

Is Federal Help on the Way for Trade Education? Builder Is Federal Help on the Way for Trade Education?

Legislation pending in the U.S. Senate could strengthen the country’s education and training programs for workers, including those for builders. Read more

Meet Five Future Building Pros Builder Meet Five Future Building Pros

What motivates someone to enter the construction field today? BUILDER talks to some new recruits to find out. Read more

NAHB Notes
NAHB Chairman's Letter: Making Better Business Decisions Builder NAHB Chairman's Letter: Making Better Business Decisions

NAHB data analysis can help members’ companies succeed. Read more

Five Reasons Why Floor Joists Are Getting Deeper Builder Five Reasons Why Floor Joists Are Getting Deeper

It's not your imagination; joists are getting bigger. The growing demand for one-level floor plans is one explanation. Read more

Outlook: The Fed's Monetary Policy and Housing Builder Outlook: The Fed's Monetary Policy and Housing

A look at how Federal Reserve policies might impact housing Read more

Data Dive
Data Drive: Where Housing is Headed Builder Data Drive: Where Housing is Headed

A look at the housing recovery and key takeaways from the 2018–2020 outlook from Metrostudy’s chief economist. Read more

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