January 2018

Products

IBS / KBIS Products Preview | A.O. Smith

The A.O. Smith ProLine XE Combi Boiler is designed for easy installation and features a user-friendly interface. Its preheat and domestic...

Plumbing Fixtures + Fittings

IBS / KBIS Products Preview | Moen

Moen’s Arbor pull-down faucet now features hands-free technology. Single-sensor touchless activation, on the left side of the faucet base,...

Products

IBS / KBIS Products Preview | Vinotemp

The new WineSteward dispensing system from Vinotemp stores, cools, and dispenses wine from four bottles via push-button portion control. Its...

Products

IBS / KBIS Products Preview | Grohtherm

With a slim profile for a minimalist look, Grohtherm’s SmartControl Thermostatic Trim uses combined push-and-turn technology to give users...

Business Management

Doc, We Hardly Knew Ye

Most industries have seen massive productivity gains since the ’50s—except home building. But if we took Deming's teachings to heart, things might be different

Products

IBS / KBIS Products Preview | DXV

DXV’s Modulus Lavatories collection offers countertop sinks available in 21-inch, 36-inch, and 55-inch double-bowl solid surface models....

Products

IBS / KBIS Products Preview | Heat & Glo

Heat & Glo’s gas fireplace, The Phoenix, includes horizontal venting without a glass front, allowing for streamlined installation. The...

Showers + Tubs

IBS / KBIS Products Preview | American Standard

The 7-inch Spectra+ Touch and eTouch Showerheads from American Standard allow users to toggle through four spray patterns by touching the...

Design

House Review: Narrow-Minded

Because land development costs are closely related to the linear footage of roads and utilities, it’s not surprising to see lot widths...

Building Software

IBS / KBIS Products Preview | Chameleon Power

Chameleon Power’s new software, The Builder’s Toolbox, functions as a marketing tool for builders and assists homebuyers throughout the...

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