July-August 2023 Table of Contents

Pulse
9 Emerging Home Design Trends for Midyear 2023 BUILDER 9 Emerging Home Design Trends for Midyear 2023

Home renovation and design website Houzz identified the latest home trends for summer based on its search insights. Read more

Challenges and Opportunities Abound for Off-Site Construction Sector BUILDER Challenges and Opportunities Abound for Off-Site Construction Sector

Panelists highlighted areas for improvement in codes, education, and marketing efforts to improve the acceptance and adoption of off-site construction during the 2023 Innovative Housing Showcase. Read more

1% Down Payment Programs Give Buyers an Opportunity BUILDER 1% Down Payment Programs Give Buyers an Opportunity

Mortgage lenders are tackling high home purchasing costs with creative 1% down loan programs for low- to moderate-income home buyers. Read more

Up Front
Building Products: The Beginning of the Great Channel Reorder BUILDER Building Products: The Beginning of the Great Channel Reorder

A higher volume of pushback from customers is driving channel shifting among pro contractors, according to Zonda’s Todd Tomalak and Matt Samson. Read more

Ali Wolf: Gen X Continues to Play Key Role in Housing Market BUILDER Ali Wolf: Gen X Continues to Play Key Role in Housing Market

Often taking the back seat, this demographic has strong buying power and wealth accumulation. Read more

AI Needs to Be Trained to Be Effective BUILDER AI Needs to Be Trained to Be Effective

Artificial intelligence has the ability to be a useful business tool, but just like any human employee, it needs education and guidance. Read more

Keeping Cool: Heat Safety Advice from a Weather and Heat Expert BUILDER Keeping Cool: Heat Safety Advice from a Weather and Heat Expert

Solution engineer and on-site event meteorologist Brad Nelson shares tips on heat safety, Wet Bulb Globe Temperature, and weather preparation. Read more

Innovative Construction Is Getting Codes to Match BUILDER Innovative Construction Is Getting Codes to Match

Ryan Colker, International Code Council vice president of innovation, talks off-site and modular construction from panelization and volumetric modules to tiny homes. Read more

6 New High-Tech Products BUILDER 6 New High-Tech Products

From the garage to the bathroom, check out some of today’s smartest new-home products. Read more

Projects
Community of 3D-Printed, Modular Homes Comes to Life in Southern California BUILDER Community of 3D-Printed, Modular Homes Comes to Life in Southern California

Construction technology company Mighty Buildings is leveraging 3D printing and off-site prefabrication to build its quality, sustainable homes. Read more

Features
How Home Builders Integrate Technology Into Current Systems BUILDER How Home Builders Integrate Technology Into Current Systems

From digital home buying experiences to job scheduling and automated material ordering, builders are employing technology in a variety of applications to drive efficiency. Read more

Last Detail
Last Detail: Glass Garage Door Connects Maine Summer Retreat to Its Personal Cove BUILDER Last Detail: Glass Garage Door Connects Maine Summer Retreat to Its Personal Cove

The exposed structural rafters in Cox Cove allowed Albert, Righter & Tittmann Architects to add a couple unique home features. Read more

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