February 2020

Business Management

Katie Beck on Assessing Risk for a Changing Home Building Industry

Pro Builder talks with Katie Beck, Head of Home Builders at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance, to glean insights into how construction liability insurance could be streamlined

A home builder and subcontractor assess construction quality on jobsite

Roofing

10 New Roofing Products to Spruce Up Home Exteriors

These roofing products—from porcelain roof tile to zinc cladding—offer a wide range of options for almost any roof type

Software + Apps

5 Apps for Builders That Save Time, Money, and Effort

These apps save builders and their crews precious time and effort, enabling them to work smarter, not harder, and save some money in the process

hand holding smartphone with builder apps

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