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2007 EnergyValue Housing Award Winners

Veridian Homes of Madison, Wis., was named the 2007 EnergyValue Housing Award Builder of the Year. Presented by the NAHB Research Center, the EVHA recognizes builders who have voluntarily integrated energy efficiency into the design, construction and mar

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Housing Slump Nearing End

Starts are slightly above home demand. However, excessive homes under construction and homes for sale will delay market recovery for many months.

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Keep Good Construction Employees On Board and Maintain Morale In A Rough Economy

As sales drop off, many builders have been forced to lay off employees. What happens to staff morale when employees are let go? What can builders do to maintain employee loyalty and productivity when painful cuts must be made? We asked leading management

Financials

KPIs Help Home Builders Obtain Financing

To obtain a loan, home builders should understand the key performance indicators that drive the decision

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Innovation

PATH Report: Homebuilding Technology to Watch for in 2007

If you are looking to improve the durability, efficiency, affordability and environmental performance of your next home building project, look no further than PATH’s report on the top 10 technologies for 2007.

Innovation

Cement Stays Solid

The Portland Cement Assocation’s chief economist provides an update on the state of the cement industry.

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How Builder, Developers Tailored The Residences at Bulle Rock to Active Adults

A look into how the development team designed The Residences at Bulle Rock of Havre de Grace, Md., for its active adult demographic.

Management

Franchise Homebuilders on the Rise

Housing franchisers Ed Bacome and Phil Fankhauser of Dublin, Ohio-based Epcon Communities Franchising have perfected a simple by-the-numbers business model that may allow their franchises to dominate the empty nester/move-down niche in housing markets ac

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Referral Marketing Tips for Home Builders

No one needs to tell you how important marketing is to staying in business. Likewise, it's no big secret that not all marketing is equally effective at generating new business. With a housing surplus and lackluster sales, it's not enough to hit t

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Trends to Grow On

WE ASKED: What are the top design trends your company is noticing in your region? Midwest ARCHITECT: Joe Safin FIRM: BSB Design, Chicago and Des Moines, Iowa Builders are looking for affordability and efficiencies in functionality and space, Safin says.

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