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Awards

Pro Builder's 2017 Builder of the Year is always learning, always changing, and always testing the limits of what's possible

2017 Builder of the Year, Gene Myers of Thrive Home Builders

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Advice for Pros

Winter Wins: Four Cold Weather Projects to Propose to Clients Now

Winter weather, while beautiful to behold, often exposes vulnerabilities in the home. This can raise heating costs significantly, create...

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Advice for Pros

From the Ground Up: Five Flooring Trends to Excite Your Clients

For remodelers, floor renovations can present valuable opportunities to highlight design prowess and knowledge, as sleek, stylish flooring...

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Multifamily Framers Recommend AdvanTech® Products for Flat, Even Flooring Base

With lengthy exposure time, reliably stiff, moisture-resistant subflooring is key in reducing risk of delays.

Financing

Will Upcoming Tax Reforms Be Good for Average Americans?

Recent discussions about the mortgage interest deductions are a welcome change, but will the new proposals create more homeowners?

New-Home Sales

On Aging Well, and How Builders Can Help

As Americans get older, we want to remain in our homes without feeling isolated. Home builders are increasingly taking steps to meet these needs

Aging in place in communities where there are existing amenities

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Advice for Pros

Stop, Drop and Roll: Upgrade Fire Safety Equipment With New Technology

October is Fire Prevention Month, so there is no better time to catch up on the latest fire-related home innovations and safety best practices.

Kidde Alarm Fire Safety Equipment With New Technology

Opinion

Multifamily Embraces Community: The Case for Connection

In new multifamily projects, forging a sense of community helps attract renters and buyers

Mulitfamily housing_The Beacon_South Market District_New Orleans_Eskew+Dumez+Ripple_Photo: Timothy Hursley

Opinion

Storm Warnings

Hurricane Harvey dumped enough water to supply New York City for more than 50 years

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Advice for Pros

Innovative for Efficient Bath Remodels

Here is a look at the latest developments that will help cut down on installation time and bring style to your customer’s bathroom.

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The Secret to Cost Efficiencies? Relationships

The surest way to consistent, effective cost containment is building solid alliances with trade partners

Solid alliances with trades helps contain costs

Codes + Standards

The Best Path to Net Zero Is Passive

Building the case for passive house

Seattle home by SHED Architects and Hammer and Hand. Certified through PHIUS+

Sales + Marketing

Digital 101 for Builders

Traditional marketing is no longer enough for today's builders. Here's why

Online marketing for builders_SEO_digital tools for marketing (Image: Geralt via Pixabay)

Business Management

An Award-Winning Strategy

The process of entering awards competitions can help a company on the road to greatness

The Murray by Saussy Burbank, Silver Award Winner, 2017 Professional Builder Design Awards

Business Management

The Case for Compelling Workplace Culture

In a market rife with competitive hiring, a great work culture is sound defense

CBH Homes offers compelling workplace culture

Awards

The Warm Side of Modernism

There's a warming trend in contemporary homes, and it speaks to buyer preferences

Skye Palm Springs Hannouche Woodbridge Pacific

Leadership

The Future of Home Building Is in Good Hands

Not all Boomers are alike. Neither are Millennials

The Design Side

Go With the Flow

When we are completely focused on a task, we’re said to be “in the zone.” I call it being on a roll, and once it kicks in I can write for...

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Storage Demands Present Opportunity For Rental Spaces in Highly Competitive Markets

Home and apartment rental continues to be a popular trend and is on the rise again in 2017. Of course, renters have numerous options when it...

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Decking + Railings

Top Decking Trends for the Summer

Homeowners wants decks made of composite materials or pressure-treated lumber with minimalist railings and low-voltage lighting

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Myths and Truths of Millennial Home Buying

How forward-thinking home builders and developers are catering to the new generation of buyers

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The Sharing Economy is a Powerful Tool for Homebuilders

Business Management

Is Home Building Ripe for Disruption?

Disruption in home building is likely to take place in its business model

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Energy efficiency, a key sales strategy

As home buyers demand more energy efficiency and cost savings, homebuilders can provide education on energy-wise features and strategies

For home builders, energy efficiency is good business and sound sales strategy (Photo: Courtesy Trendmaker Homes).

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Renovate With Paint: Top Trends To Consider This Spring Season

Consider the following tips and trends when seeking your next paint-related project

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