Innovation | ProBuilder

Doctor Saves Construction Worker’s Life Via FaceTime

Telehealth has proven itself essential during the pandemic, allowing patients to get care without risking exposure to COVID-19. In March, Dr...

Solar

New Material Could Raise Efficiency of Solar Panels

A new crystalline material called perovskite could boost the ability of solar panels to create electrical energy from sunlight. Typical...

Healthy Homes

Net Zero Energy: The Ultimate Z.E.N. Home's Indoor Air Quality System

The Ultimate Zero Energy Now Home stretches the boundaries of a fully integrated indoor air quality system to address health concerns

Family enjoying healthy indoor air quality in a net zero home

Modular Homes

Ken Semler on Franchising's Role in Helping Modular Building Grow

Can a national franchise be the solution to what is holding back single-family residential construction from modular building?

Sustainability

Cross-Laminated Timber Construction Touted as Affordable, Green

Cross-laminated timber (CLT) and other mass timber products are considered greener than concrete and steel, primarily because the carbon...

Coronavirus Resources and Information

Modular Manufactured Pandemic Isolation Rooms Can Be Converted to Housing

Modular home manufacturers are collaborating on isolation living units in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The units could later be...

Innovation

Are Virtual Inspections in Your Future?

In the wake of COVID-19 restrictions, municipalities in some states have launched or expanded the use of remote, tech-driven building inspection solutions to keep projects moving

Home builder using a tablet for a virtual inspection

Building Technology

Home Builder Shares How Tech Conquered Disorganization

Once left in a labor lurch, home builders are leveraging advanced construction management and scheduling software not only to carry on, but to carry their business to new heights

construction hard hats on table with computer and phone

Digital Marketing

Tips for Using 3D Digital Models to Visualize and Sell Homes

Home builders that are using 3D design tools share their advice on selling homes using virtual models

3D home interior rendering shows great detail so buyers can imagine the building

Sales + Marketing Trends

How Builders Are Keeping Homebuyers Engaged and Production on Track

Online digital design services and visualization tools can effectively satisfy buyers and prospects while distinguishing your brand from the competition

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