The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, in concert with more than 20 philanthropic foundations, has found a solution to an age-old builder problem: create a sense of community between existing neighbors, city officials and developers.

A survey of leading construction defects identifies those that are the highest-risk in newly constructed, single-family homes.

A lot of small builders continue to thrive in their regions, in spite of the advantages of the Giant firms. Small companies have rebelled, defending their turf from Giants by staying flexible, taking risks and understanding the high stakes they face.

Mold continues to be an important topic to builders and homeowners, especially in light of rebuilding efforts in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast after last year's hurricanes. The Responsible Solutions to Mold Coalition recently formed with the goal of p

Here is some universal advice to builders for keeping water from ruining tile applications.

This is going to be the year that the best builders distinguish themselves from the pack. The substantial sprawl that has occurred in many markets is resulting in very competitive situations where only the strongest will survive.

The common denominator is good management, not whether the company is big or small, public or private.