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March 2018 Table of Contents

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Flex Time Has Come BUILDER Flex Time Has Come

Here come the revenue units, as Airbnb, Fannie, and three lenders team up to count them in as income on mortgage refinance applications. Read more

Up Front
Sizing Up Square Footage BUILDER-Metrostudy Sizing Up Square Footage

The median size of new homes is trending down overall, but which markets fall above or below the average? Read more

Everything You Need to Know About the New Tax Law BUILDER Everything You Need to Know About the New Tax Law

Industry expert Steve Friedman details the ins and outs of the sweeping legislation, including some good news for small builders and developers. Read more

Nine New and Improved Jobsite Tools Builder Nine New and Improved Jobsite Tools

Milwaukee Tool, Klein Tools, RIDGID and more aim to increase productivity, comfort, and energy-efficiency. Read more

11 Innovations Shaping the Future of HVAC BUILDER 11 Innovations Shaping the Future of HVAC

These new solutions help boost efficiency, cut costs, and improve customer satisfaction, says BUILDER blogger Paul Hill. Read more

Builders Need to Keep Pace with Technology Builder Builders Need to Keep Pace with Technology

If you don’t choose to disrupt your business, you risk being left behind. Read more

New Hampshire Contractor Confronts the Labor Problem Head On BUILDER New Hampshire Contractor Confronts the Labor Problem Head On

The family-run company, which has a fully equipped on-site training center, recently implemented a scholarship program. Read more

Here Are the 10 Construction Trades with the Highest Share of Immigrant Workers BUILDER Here Are the 10 Construction Trades with the Highest Share of Immigrant Workers

America's reliance foreign-born labor has increased, particularly in some states and in some semi-skilled trades. Read more

After First-Hand Look, NAHB Chairman Shares Thoughts on Puerto Rico Rebuild Builder After First-Hand Look, NAHB Chairman Shares Thoughts on Puerto Rico Rebuild

Randy Noel toured the island devastated by hurricanes last year. Read more

Features
Five Forces Reshaping Floor Plan Design in 2018 BUILDER Five Forces Reshaping Floor Plan Design in 2018

There's been a change of plans—here's how to adapt. Read more

The Top Five Trends in Floor Plans BUILDER The Top Five Trends in Floor Plans

An up-to-the-minute look at the direction of new-home design from house plans expert Aurora Zeledon. Read more

Living Small(er): Are Floor Plans Shrinking? BUILDER Living Small(er): Are Floor Plans Shrinking?

According to data from Metrostudy's top 10 markets, Americans are learning to live with less. Read more

15 On-Trend House Plans BUILDER 15 On-Trend House Plans

Stay ahead of the curve with these contemporary layouts. Read more

NAHB Notes
Decoding Building Codes Builder Decoding Building Codes

New tools help builders better navigate the latest code changes, says NAHB Chairman. Read more

Where’s the Software? Builder Where’s the Software?

A recent survey reveals the majority of builders aren’t using integrated construction management software. Read more

Homeownership is Growing Builder Homeownership is Growing

Demographic changes are driving an increase in homeownership across the country, says NAHB. Read more

How Tax Reform Will Impact the Economy Builder How Tax Reform Will Impact the Economy

Overall, the new tax law should benefit housing and home building, says NAHB. Read more

Last Detail
Brooklyn Brownstone Renovation Restores Historical Details Brooklyn Brownstone Renovation Restores Historical Details

Located on a tree-lined street in Brooklyn, N.Y. this late-1800s, three-story brownstone that had fallen into disrepair was sensitively refreshed by Sonya Lee Architect to reflect a cleaner, more contemporary aesthetic. Read more

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