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Point of View

Keeping Remote Construction Teams in Sync

How to increase efficiency by embracing a cloud-based, mobile-friendly office

The Design Side

On Trend: 8 Real-Estate Trends for 2016

Midwest residential trends reflect national developments. Here's a look at the top eight trends for the coming year.

In 2016, we'll see a revamping of the traditional game room as builders look for new ways to differentiate their product

Sales + Marketing

Filling Your Sales Site With Great Content

To make your website a sales magnet, here's what to include

Create a compelling sales message on your website

Opinion

Going All Out

Working outdoor spaces into your plans makes good business sense.

Business Management

What Will 2016 Bring?

A builder does some crystal ball-gazing for 2016. He sees success, with a few caveats

Opinion

Welcome to The New American Home 2016

The home puts a premium on indoor air quality and is also energy-smart and water-wise.

Exterior view of The New American Home 2016

Quality Management

Meet the NHQA Director at IBS, see NHQA Judges presenting and get info on the NHQA Application !

Here is a link to an overview of the National Housing Quality Award 2017 https://www.dropbox.com/s/ryitvlz5pm7psje/National%20Housing...

Quality Management

Scopes of Work and Checklists downloads

Scopes of Work are a key tool in ensuring Quality Management in a building company. Here are a series of links to Scopes and Checklists...

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Customer Satisfaction

APA Introduces New Fire-Protective Assembly Options for I-Joist Floor Systems

I-joists reduce callbacks and are readily available and easy to install. Builders have many options when it comes to constructing code-compliant I-joist floor assemblies.

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Tools + Equipment

10 Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Your Favorite Contractor

Here are a few of our favorite last-minute gift ideas for contractors this holiday season – whether your friends or family can’t decide what...

Opinion

Getting Ahead of the Energy Efficiency Curve

Lowering your HERS scores will benefit both you and your buyers

Opinion

Fostering a Culture of Growth and Excellence

It starts with a rigorous interview process and taking your time to make the best choice

New-Home Marketing

A Builder's Advice on Marketing Homes in 2016

National industry shifts and emerging markets are predicted for the coming year, reflected in changing buyer demands

New-Home Marketing

2016 Design Trends: What's In and What's Out

A leader in home building research and development shares what buyers will be seeking this year

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Sheathing

Nail-Base Sheathing Offers Builders an Efficient, Cost-Effective Way to Attach Siding and Trim

Nail-base sheathing is a cost-effective method for attaching trim and siding that works with a variety of fasteners. This handy guide (below) illustrates that when ring-shank nails are substituted for the smooth-shank nails recommended by the siding manufacturer, nail-base sheathing can be used as the fastening substrate.

Nail-base sheathing is a cost-effective method for attaching trim and siding that works with a variety of fasteners. This handy guide illustrates that when ring-shank nails are substituted for the smooth-shank nails recommended by the siding manufacturer, nail-base sheathing can be used as the fastening substrate.

Quality Management

8 Quality Leadership Characteristics: How Do You Score?

Score yourself to see how effective a leader you are and where there's room for you to improve

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HVAC

Ten Quick Tips to Prepare for Winter Weather

Search for gaps Keep warm air in and cold air out by sealing around doors and windows with caulking, weather stripping, door sweeps or...

Quality Management

Benchmarking Best Practices

“Benchmarking is the search for those best practices that will lead to superior performance of the company” Robert Camp “Benchmarking is...

The Design Side

The Hollywoodization of Residential Architecture

As viewers, we primarily focus on the actors and storyline of the movies we watch, but buildings are often essential for setting the scene and heightening mood. So what about the way Hollywood treats architecture in movies?