For this issue Pat O’Toole, our venerable publisher, asked me to write about the best business models among those home builders in what is often termed the second tier of the industry, or those companies ranked in the top 25 to 100.

From what I gather in my dealings with builders and designers, our industry underutilizes spreadsheets.

Rising demand for residential construction is starting to outpace the number of workers available to do the work, some home builders say.

The NAHB and other organizations are recommending any new immigration law to include a program that opens a legal path for foreign workers to enter the United States when the economy needs them.