CB July/August 2015

Builders

Meritage Homes’ orders increase 33 percent in July and August

Meritage Homes announced Wednesday that it had received orders for a net total (minus cancellations) of 784 homes in July and August of 2012.

Meritage Homes, orders, July, August, increase, 33 percent, 2012

Products

12 Product Highlights From the July/August Issue of Pro Builder

This summer saw a variety of product releases, including helpful tools for the construction industry, new lighting styles, outdoor collections, and more

kitchen with island showcasing Vadara's Delta Safari stone

Market Data + Trends

The State of Employment in August

Construction sector jobs in the U.S. increased by 193,000 year-to-date, which is a 2.7% increase from August 2020.

Market Data + Trends

Market Update: August 2013

Housing revival is real?sustained recovery depends on affordability and the economy; More mortgage misinformation; Vinyl Siding Institute releases insulated siding study

Codes + Standards

This Week's Codes And Standards, August 7

3D printing industry implements new standards, UpCodes launches new codes compliance app, builders shooting for Zero Net Energy status brace for legal risks

Codes + Standards

This Week's Codes and Standards, August 6

FAQ on new formaldehyde emissions regulation, fire safety training expansion, the cost of too much parking, and a new guide for structural silicone glazing

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