Unlicensed contractors are poaching employers, offering cash incentives and hefty pay raises. More
Bishop’s Bay, an 800-acre development in the suburbs of Madison, Wis., will combine new homes with working farm land. You might call it living la vida loca(vore). More
Water-conserving landscaping is no longer reserved for dusty yards in Southwestern... More
Millennials make up almost a third of the U.S. population, and they will fundamentally change how you do business. More
Tax credits and rebates should boost consumer spending on energy-efficient home improvements. More
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Affordable community of straw bale homes looks to achieve zero net energy within... More
Products expert Sharon O'Malley teaches you how to select specific building... More
A chieving the top spot in a local market is a coup for any builder, even if it only translates into 4 percent or 5 percent market share, a pretty typical figure for the leading builder. But being king of the hill can provide more than a PR boost. It can get a company first crack at the precious few parcels of land for sale in or near most cities. Subcontractors looking for steady work often pledge their loyalty to the hottest builders. And vendors will provide bigger discounts for bigger orders. More
A tuxedoed Stephen Paul capped off a busy Thursday in October by accepting four... More
