September 2019 Table of Contents

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Whatever Happens Next In 2019 And Beyond, Build On Trust BUILDERS Whatever Happens Next In 2019 And Beyond, Build On Trust

Through cyclical and structural pivots in the months and years ahead, a timeless value serves as a shining beacon in business strategy come hell or high water. Read more

Up Front
The Solar-Ready Rooftop BUILDER The Solar-Ready Rooftop

How builders can design a roof that will efficiently generate electricity on-site. Read more

Builders Report Rising Input Costs in HomeSphere/BTIG Survey BUILDER Builders Report Rising Input Costs in HomeSphere/BTIG Survey

Half of respondents reported increases in labor, materials and land in June. Read more

CAMO’s Perimeter Fastening Solution for Grooved Decking BUILDER CAMO’s Perimeter Fastening Solution for Grooved Decking

The Starter Clips work with existing products for a fastener-free deck surface. Read more

Seven Lighting Fixtures That Showcase Modern Design, Smart Control BUILDER Seven Lighting Fixtures That Showcase Modern Design, Smart Control

New product releases from Federal Brace, Hardware Resources, Lutron and more. Read more

Deltec Homes' Circular Home Design Prevents Severe Damage During Hurricanes BUILDER Deltec Homes' Circular Home Design Prevents Severe Damage During Hurricanes

The builder's aerodynamic round building envelope was developed to work with strong winds, not against them. Read more

7 Ways to Reduce Waste in Model Homes and Showrooms BUILDER 7 Ways to Reduce Waste in Model Homes and Showrooms

How builders can save resources, money, and time by mindfully crafting their customer experience. Read more

Features
2019 Builder's Choice & Custom Home Design Awards BUILDER 2019 Builder's Choice & Custom Home Design Awards

The winners of this year's program showcase function in small footprints and the use of innovative building materials. Read more

The 2019 Project of the Year Takes Full Advantage of Its Austin-Based Site BUILDER The 2019 Project of the Year Takes Full Advantage of Its Austin-Based Site

Alterstudio Architecture's Sugar Shack Residence took the top prize in this year's Builder's Choice & Custom Home Design Awards. Read more

NAHB Notes
Modern Building Codes Boost Resiliency BUILDER Modern Building Codes Boost Resiliency

Report finds homes built to recent code fared better in hurricanes. Read more

Number of Installed Light Fixtures Increases in New Builds BUILDER Number of Installed Light Fixtures Increases in New Builds

The average number of interior lighting fixtures per new single-family detached house grew from 27 fixtures in 2005 to 37 in 2018 fixtures. Read more

Last Detail
Award-Winning Sugar Shack Residence Conceals Closet Space BUILDER Award-Winning Sugar Shack Residence Conceals Closet Space

A floor-to-ceiling, steel door blends in with other elements present in the main living area of the Austin-based home by Alterstudio Architecture. Read more

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