Paul Douglas, weatherman at WCCO-TV in Minneapolis, is marketing a new application for cell phones that provides weather conditions and forecasts, along with Doppler radar images, for any specific site, including job sites.
ProShield ProTilt double-hung windows combine wood interiors with vinyl exteriors designed to be maintenance-free. Sash tilt in for cleaning or removal.
GuardianPlus whole-house HEPA air systems cleanse indoor air, eliminating a variety of allergens.
The RL-H3C fully automatic, self-leveling laser is designed for elevation and machine control applications.
John Sias' home building knowledge goes back to 1980, when he built his first home under the tutelage of a general contractor friend.
When Del Webb brought its desert homes to the Midwest four years ago to open 6,000-unit Sun City Huntley, it was superintendents such as Tim King who pushed for additional plan adaptations to make them perform better in the Midwestern climate.
A free educational program developed by the NAHB is helping elementary school students learn about the home building process, construction jobs and the environment.
NAHB economists rank housing markets for hotness by comparing residential building permit data with population numbers.
