PB April 2016

Building Software

Study examines dedicated indoor mobile systems

A study commissioned by telecom company CommScope and carried out by Coleman Parkes Research discovered that this dedicated technology can increase a property’s value by 28 percent.

Doors

Points of Entry: Door Trends

Patio doors are bigger and better, and stylish sliders are coming on strong—and there’s more. Here are the latest door trends

La Cantina's multi-slide aluminum doors help connect the indoors to outside

Customer Satisfaction

The Power of Positive Is Mission Critical

Sales are important, but positive customer experience is a gold mine

Happy homeowner_builder customer satisfaction

Human Resources

The Toughest Job in Home Building Is ...

When trying to determine which job in home building is the toughest, the list of contenders is long and hotly contested

Asking the question: Which job is toughest in home building?

Flooring

Porcelain Tile | Equipe

Equipe’s new tile collection, Kite, features elongated 4-by-12-inch hexagonal tiles in an assortment of colors—White, Light Grey, Dark Grey,...

Flooring

Mosaic Tiles | New Ravenna

The Altimetry Collection, designed by Sara Baldwin Designs and Paul Schatz for New Ravenna, includes nine mosaics in multiple colorways made...

Flooring

Hardwood | Mirage

Mirage has added two colors to its Sweet Memories Collection of flooring. Treasure (shown) is an ash gray with dark accents, and Tree House...

Flooring

Subfloor Adhesive | Huber Engineered Woods

Squeakiness can negate the benefits of a handsome hardwood floor. To mitigate squeaks, the new AdvanTech Subfloor Assembly from Huber...

Opinion

The Millennials Are Here

Those under the age of 35 now make up the largest share of homebuyers

Plumbing Fixtures + Fittings

The Irreplaceable Resource

Appliances that conserve make it easier than ever to build water-sensible homes

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