Rich Binsacca | ProBuilder

Rich Binsacca

Rich Binsacca is editorial director of Pro Builder Media, Custom Builder, and PRODUCTS. He has reported and written about all aspects of the housing industry since 1987 and most recently was editor-in-chief of Pro Builder Media. rbinsacca@sgcmail.com

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Opinion

No More Apologies for Great Company Culture

It's clear now: Culture is what drives the success of today's best-in-class home builders

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2021 Housing Forecast

2020 was an unusual year for housing, to say the least. Pro Builder's annual reader forecast survey looks ahead to what 2021 has in store for home building

a fresh forecast has clouds with sun breaking through

Smart Home

The Builder's Role in a Connected Home Future

CEDIA's Giles Sutton offers insight on how home builders can gain a competitive advantage against existing homes.

Award-Winning Projects

2020 Aurora Awards Winners: Multifamily, and Project of the Year

A selection of this year's winners in the Aurora Awards' highly competitive Multifamily category, including the Project of the Year

Kirkpatrick Park street view of townhomes, Nashville

Net Zero

Housing's Now: The Ultimate Z.E.N. Home

The Ultimate Zero Energy Now Home is proof that combining high performance and market appeal is a recipe for success in today’s competitive production environment

Exterior of Thrive Home Builders' Ultimate Z.E.N. Home in Denver

Smart Home

Smart Device Partners and Energy Management for the Connected Home

Should home builders work with one of the big three—Apple, Amazon, Google—on a connected home solution? And what about energy management? Is microgrid technology the answer?

Opinion

Hard Costs: The Hard Truth

It's time to focus on hard costs as a key component to affordable housing

Construction workers framing house under construction

Housing Giants

2020 Housing Giants Report: The Magnificent Middle

In the shadow of the top 20 Housing Giants and their impressive numbers, midsize production builders are vital to the industry’s growth and resilience

three rows of homes from big to medium to small

Innovation

Are Virtual Inspections in Your Future?

In the wake of COVID-19 restrictions, municipalities in some states have launched or expanded the use of remote, tech-driven building inspection solutions to keep projects moving

Home builder using a tablet for a virtual inspection

Market Data + Trends

Up to the Challenge? Builders Face Down a Range of Obstacles

From short-term bumps to multiyear hurdles, survey results reveal the key challenges builders face

Company owner jumping over hurdles to overcome business challenges

Opinion

Lessons From a Crisis—Getting Through Coronavirus

Without the power of a collective effort, I’m afraid we’ll still be talking about these issues in 10 years' time or longer

Opinion

A Problem in Common: Balancing Regulations With Environmental Stewardship

To find the balance between fees and regulations and address issues of environmental stewardship and housing affordability, keep in mind that we all caused this problem, so we all should share in the costs and solutions to fix it

Banner about no affordable housing because costs are up due to regulations

Opinion

Home Builder as Concierge, Delivering Customer Service Excellence

Your ability to deliver a positive, personalized customer experience to homebuyers is a critical driver in sales

Homebuyer hand pressing concierge bell for customer service assistance

Sales + Marketing Trends

National Homebuying Trends That Give Builders an Edge in Local Markets

Three recent national studies look at consumer homebuying trends. Pro Builder looks at the data to reveal opportunities for builders to create competitive distinction within their markets

man holding picture of home to show homebuying technologies in the home sales process

HVAC

How Advances in HVAC Are Affecting Indoor Comfort and Occupant Health

Current HVAC innovations are a key component of today’s energy-efficient homes and can enable builders to go beyond the status quo to deliver more comfortable, healthy homes

there's just one outdoor condenser for this ductless mini-split system that serves a two-story, 2,646-square-foot home

Opinion

Professional Builder's Change for the Better

Pro Builder embarks on a redesign that promises a richer experience for readers of the magazine and users of the brand's website and social media

Opinion

Land of Opportunity: How Home Builders Can Get Creative in 2020

If you think more creatively about building opportunities and can navigate the associated hurdles, you could significantly impact housing supply in your market

home builders can look to abandoned golf courses as a new supply of ready land

Exclusive Research + Data

Pro Builder 2020 Housing Forecast

Optimism reigns as the home building industry enters a new decade

Opinion

Outside In: Innovation in the Home Building Industry Will Likely Come From Outside

Innovation with a capital “I” requires a vision our industry seems to lack, and more risk than we’re willing to take

Light bulb for a bright, innovative idea

Opinion

Talk About a Recession

If you’re worried that we are talking ourselves into a recession, I urge you to step back and consider history

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Exclusive Research + Data

Techno-Sadly: Construction Industry Remains Reluctant to Embrace IT

Use of information technology in home building lags far behind most other industries, hindering productivity and the ability to realize efficiencies

Under construction sign on computer keyboard

Awards

Great Design for All

The 2019 Professional Builder Design Awards provide ample evidence that great design can be realized in all types of housing at any price point in any market

2019 professional builder design awards project of the year kitchen and living room

Building Materials

Supply Chain Relationships: What's Working and What's Not [Research]

Here’s what builders and building products suppliers say about their construction products supply chain relationships

chart showing builder-supplier relationship data about new-product concerns

Opinion

Summer Reading

Working alongside truly talented carpenters and watching other tradespeople not only impressed on me their skill and smarts, but convinced me I had neither at the level required to make a living at it. So instead I chose to write about it

Carpentry tools on the jobsite building a home

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living Spaces That Make You Want to Step Outside

Inspiring outdoor living spaces that add value by delivering comfort, convenience, and privacy

An outdoor living space by Sun West Custom Homes that includes transition zones and water elements

Home Builders Institute's Schools to Skills Grant Application Open Through December

As Mortgage Rates Rise, Buyers Lose Purchasing Power

Renters Are Choosing Single-Family Homes for These Features