Sales
Sales and Texting? Know the Rules
Texting your sales prospects en masse can be an efficient way to get your message through if you follow these best practices
Exterior
Do Wood Alternatives to Pressure Treated Lumber Really Deliver?
Alternatives are emerging to challenge chemically treated lumber, but are they viable in application?
Pro Builder Design Awards
7 Cool Moves: Hottest Details From 2019 Pro Builder Design Awards
Whether it’s a striking curved staircase or subtle LED lighting in the ceiling beams of a master bedroom, eye-catching design details like these can elevate a home from average to exciting
House Review
Fresh Concepts in Contemporary and Modern Home Design
The revival of modern housing design offers lessons and opportunities for better livability and performance
Jobsite Safety
OSHA Grant Enables Free Fall-Prevention Training
A $150,000 OSHA grant will enable NAHB, in partnership with the Job-Site Safety Institute, to continue offering fall-protection safety training
Customer Satisfaction
Creating a Culture of Customer Commitment
You have to walk the talk if you expect employees to truly value customer satisfaction
Innovation
Outside In: Innovation in the Home Building Industry Will Likely Come From Outside
Innovation with a capital “I” requires a vision our industry seems to lack, and more risk than we’re willing to take
Women in Construction
The Construction Industry's Gender Gap
The numbers show that our industry is making some strides toward equality, but we still have a long way to go
Quality Matters
Do This to Ensure Fiber-Cement Siding Is Trouble-Free
Avoid expensive moisture problems by paying attention to a few key details and avoiding these common errors
Business Management
Survival on the Supply Side—Overcoming the Tyranny of Price Competition
Can suppliers help builders grow beyond their low-bid tactics? Part 1 in a two-part series