October 2020 Table of Contents

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Creative Collaboration Is Vital to the Housing Industry's Future BUILDER Creative Collaboration Is Vital to the Housing Industry's Future

Within an industry as hands-on as housing, builders strive to find balance amid the ongoing shift to more virtual operations. Read more

Up Front
Despite COVID-19 Hurdles, Crystal Lagoons U.S. Corp. Sees Strong Sales Performance and Potential BUILDER Despite COVID-19 Hurdles, Crystal Lagoons U.S. Corp. Sees Strong Sales Performance and Potential

The company plans to expand its public access lagoon model with a potential projection of 1,000 U.S. projects. Read more

Lennar Notes Uptick in Next Gen Suites Used as Home Offices BUILDER Lennar Notes Uptick in Next Gen Suites Used as Home Offices

The spaces are Wi-Fi certified and offer soundproofing as an add-on feature. Read more

EPA Announces the 2020 Indoor airPLUS Leader Award Winners BUILDER EPA Announces the 2020 Indoor airPLUS Leader Award Winners

The 15 winners were selected from a growing pool of builders and energy raters who promote improved indoor air quality. Read more

Q+A with Trumark Cos. on Developing Flexible Floor Plans BUILDER Q+A with Trumark Cos. on Developing Flexible Floor Plans

The California-based builder recently launched TruFlex, a layout concept that allows buyers to customize their homes by choosing from design presets. Read more

Nine Smart Tech Products for Whole Home Systems BUILDER Nine Smart Tech Products for Whole Home Systems

New and noteworthy connected features from Kohler, ecobee, Lockly, and more. Read more

Find Your Place in the Build-to-Rent Market BUILDER Find Your Place in the Build-to-Rent Market

There are different ways builders, developers, and investors can participate in the single-family build-to-rent space, says BUILDER blogger Michael Berke. Read more

Features
Business Is Good If You're a Builder, but Will It Last? BUILDER Business Is Good If You're a Builder, but Will It Last?

While new homes are seeing a large market share gain over 2019, a series of disruptions may impact new-home construction’s momentum moving forward. Read more

Q+A with Dream Finders Homes' CEO on the Past, Present, and Future BUILDER Q+A with Dream Finders Homes' CEO on the Past, Present, and Future

A look at how founder and CEO Patrick Zalupski built a company, along with his team, that is on track to do $1 billion in revenue this year. Read more

NAHB Notes
NAHB Warns That Record-High Lumber Prices Could Drive Up Housing Costs BUILDER NAHB Warns That Record-High Lumber Prices Could Drive Up Housing Costs

The organization urges the White House to encourage domestic lumber production. Read more

How to Select the Best National Green Building Standard for Your Product BUILDER How to Select the Best National Green Building Standard for Your Product

Home Innovation Research Labs compares and contrasts the 2015 NGBS with the new 2020 edition. Read more

Will the COVID-19 Pandemic Cause a Suburban Shift? BUILDER Will the COVID-19 Pandemic Cause a Suburban Shift?

The 2020 recession will greatly impact where Americans live and work, says NAHB chief economist Robert Dietz. Read more

Last Detail
Project Gallery: Wood Platform Stair Creates Quiet Basement Nook BUILDER Project Gallery: Wood Platform Stair Creates Quiet Basement Nook

Thread Collective's Cedar House project was designed to create space for family time, along with areas for peaceful retreat. Read more

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