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Paul Deffenbaugh

Paul Deffenbaugh has more than 30 years of experience in construction as both a contractor and an industry thought leader. In the commercial construction market, he served as editorial director for Metal Construction News and Metal Architecture, the leading publications in the metal construction industry. On the residential side of the industry, he was editorial director for Professional Builder, Professional Remodeler, Custom Builder, Housing Giants, and HousingZone.com. He began his writing career at Remodeling magazine where he was editor in chief. 

​Prior to that he worked as a carpenter, learning the fundamentals of construction and briefly ran his own contracting company.

​A noted industry expert, Deffenbaugh has been quoted in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and most major metropolitan daily newspapers. In addition, he has appeared on CNBC, Wall Street Reports, and CBS This Morning.

​A three-time winner and five-time finalist of the coveted Jesse H. Neal Award for editorial excellence, Deffenbaugh has also been recognized several times by the American Society of Business Publication Editors and the National Association of Real Estate Editors. Media he has directed has been recognized as a magazine of the year, best website, best emagazine and twice as best construction magazine in the country.

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Housing policy in the 2024 presidential elections

2024 Election: Housing Takes Center Stage

Don’t look now, but housing is at the center of political debate leading up to the 2024 presidential election. Given the importance of the housing industry to the nation’s economic...
10th Oct. 2024
Of course there's concern about how dangerous AI has the potential to be. But for home builders, what is available now can be a useful tool in making some business operations more productive and cost-effective. | Image: ipopba / stock.adobe.com
Of Course There's Concern About How Dangerous Ai Has The Potential To Be But For Home Builders, What Is Available Now Can Be A Useful Tool In Making Some Business Operations More Productive And Cost Effective | Image: Ipopba / Stock adobe

AI in Home Building ... What Now? What Next?

Artificial intelligence is coming to home building. How can builders use AI in new-home construction? Start with this primer
18th Feb. 2024