February 2018 Table of Contents

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Why Builders Should Not Accept the 'New Normal' in 2018 BUILDER Why Builders Should Not Accept the 'New Normal' in 2018

Solid prospects for the 12 months ahead set up as the moment to seize opportunity to make changes that will prepare your team for tougher times in the future. Read more

Up Front
The Shortage Remains the Same Builder-Metrostudy The Shortage Remains the Same

Economists may have a mostly positive outlook for 2018, but tight inventory of affordable new homes could present a problem. Read more

Six Steps to Preventing Workplace Harassment BUILDER Six Steps to Preventing Workplace Harassment

Legal and HR professionals explain how you can protect employees, promote a safe work environment, and avoid legal risk. Read more

Innovation Starts With You Builder Innovation Starts With You

How and why the housing industry would benefit from fresh ideas Read more

Winter-Weather Jobsite Gear Builder Winter-Weather Jobsite Gear

Don’t let cold and snowy weather slow down your projects—or your workers. Read more

Indianapolis Contractor Launches Country's First Floor Covering Apprenticeship BUILDER Indianapolis Contractor Launches Country's First Floor Covering Apprenticeship

The program addresses the construction worker shortage by offering paid training and the chance to earn a free associate’s degree. Read more

REMODELING Magazine Releases 2018 Cost vs. Value Report REMODELING REMODELING Magazine Releases 2018 Cost vs. Value Report

Annual report shows high curb appeal projects show highest returns. Read more

CalAtlantic Buys Utah's Candlelight Homes BUILDER CalAtlantic Buys Utah's Candlelight Homes

Gets 2,500 lots across 19 communities; will retain Candlelight's home building employees. Read more

Projects
Toll's Brooklyn Condo Captures Stunning City Views BUILDER Toll's Brooklyn Condo Captures Stunning City Views

Designed to blend in with its parkside setting, the Pierhouse project is a monument to upscale urban living. Read more

Superkül Flats Brighten Toronto's Streetscape BUILDER Superkül Flats Brighten Toronto's Streetscape

Harbord Towns offers contemporary townhouses on a site that seemed an unlikely candidate for an urban housing development. Read more

Seattle Duplexes Showcase Sustainable Luxury BUILDER Seattle Duplexes Showcase Sustainable Luxury

Two attached homes in a Seattle suburb redefine green design standards. Read more

Features
The Quest for Land: How Small and Medium Builders Are Finding Dirt Builder The Quest for Land: How Small and Medium Builders Are Finding Dirt

Innovative approaches allow small- and medium-sized builders to secure affordable, buildable lots. Read more

Help Wanted: Securing and Retaining Labor has Grown Difficult Builder Help Wanted: Securing and Retaining Labor has Grown Difficult

Success—or failure—hinges on smaller builders’ ability to compete with publics for experienced workers. Read more

Lending Limits Don't Stop These Successful Builders BUILDER Lending Limits Don't Stop These Successful Builders

Small and medium-sized firms feel the squeeze as construction loans from banks have slowed, but alternative financing options are available. Read more

Tips for Securing Financing BUILDER Tips for Securing Financing

Sell banks on your company's track record to help close AD&C loans, experts say. Read more

NAHB Notes
NAHB: 2017 Was a Good Year for Housing Builder NAHB: 2017 Was a Good Year for Housing

Smarter policy could help reduce housing affordability challenges, says NAHB's Robert Dietz Read more

Home Innovation Upgrades Annual Surveys Builder Home Innovation Upgrades Annual Surveys

Home Innovation’s annual surveys of both builders and consumers get a few key improvements Read more

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