PB August 2015

Business Management

Managing Risks in Home Building Operations

Builders face a range of risks in their business. Successfully managing them starts with leading by example

Construction worker inspects concrete slab for new home construction

Design

House Review: Starter Homes

First-time buyers are a varied lot. Here’s how to deliver to this diverse pool

Market Data + Trends

Exclusive Research: For Exteriors, Buyers Seek Curb Appeal, Low Maintenance

Brick, stone and vinyl sidings help to create a first impression

Buyers Seek Curb Appeal, Low Maintenance for Exterior Material and Design

Building Materials

The Brands Builders Buy Most

For decades, Home Innovation Research Labs has been polling builders nationwide about which products they most rely upon. Now, the results are available to you

Products

Top 100 Products of 2015

The products that interest builders most, chosen by you, the readers

Modular Homes

Modular Design: Quick Turnaround on Cape Cottages [Slideshow]

No new cottages have been built on the Cape—until now.

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