An Olympic-caliber rower, former professional boxer, award-winning chili cook, and cat trainer are among home building’s young superstars to be named 40 Under 40 winners for 2013 by the editors of Professional Builder magazine.

The NHQ Award is modeled after the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award and represents the housing industry’s highest recognition for achievements in total quality management.

Now in its second year, the annual Professional Builder Design Awards honor the best of the best in residential design.

Arguably better than any of the Giant builders, Toll Brothers built a business that was ready to absorb and pivot from the historic downturn to a new market.

Award-winning builders share their process for making customers happy

By putting their employees first, on-your-lot builder Wayne Homes has created a culture of treating both internal and external customers right.