January 2018

Sales + Marketing

Marketing by Design Center

As consumer tastes and trends evolve, so should the design center. See how offering a stellar experience can translate to substantial returns

Paints / Stains / Finishes

Available in spring 2018, Sherwin-Williams’ SnapDry water-based door and trim paint will also come in a satin finish. Suited for door and...

Hardware

Marvin Windows and Doors’ Lock Status Sensor brings smart home capabilities to Marvin products that are ready for wired or wireless...

Products

IBS / KBIS Products Preview | Ply Gem

Including an expanded glass area and a minimized frame, Ply Gem is introducing its MaxView Patio Door. The aluminum, three-panel, multi...

Purchasing

The Center of Home Building: Purchasing

Is Purchasing at the core of your operations? If not, you’re leaving money on the table, and lots of it

New-Home Sales

A Look Ahead at 2018, By the Numbers

Entry-level and first-time buyers may account for 43 percent of the market by the end of 2018

Sales + Marketing

How to Encourage More Referral Sales

A plan to generate up to 45 percent of this year’s homebuyers at a minimal cost is the most important piece of the home building equation

The New American Home

The New American Home 2018

Transitional style meets state-of-the-art construction smarts in a modern Tuscan showpiece

Sales Lead Tracking

The online sales world is constantly shifting, and so are ways of measuring success. Here’s an update for home builders

Customer Satisfaction

First you have to define construction quality for your business, then you have to figure out how to achieve it

Home Builders Institute's Schools to Skills Grant Application Open Through December