Labor + Trade Relations America’s Trade Shortage: Failure of an Industry The lack of skilled labor is a massive problem for the construction industry, but so far there's been little effort made to find solutions
Market Data + Trends Exclusive Research: Window & Door Trends Builders and architects share their top considerations for selecting windows and doors
Modular Homes Executive Corner: Kam Valgardson of Irontown The general manager of Irontown Homes talks about the growing appeal of modular housing.
Products Kitchen and Bath Livable Luxury in The New American Home 2016 The kitchen and baths in this year's New American Home offer contemporary design, cutting-edge technology, and the comforts and conveniences buyers crave
Outdoor Living Outdoor Spaces Go Upmarket The homes show how well-designed exterior living enhances a new home’s appeal in all types of climates
Business Management How to Leverage Back-Office Spending Effective fiscal management goes far beyond monitoring the cost of building materials. Here’s a guide to thorough tracking
Opinion Full Employment? Not In All Sectors As the number of unemployed workers goes down, the number of open construction jobs is going up
New-Home Marketing Point of Entry Failing to build entry-level homes now could mean fewer homebuyers in the future
New-Home Marketing When Selling Energy-Efficient Homes, Words Matter Terms that convey the upside of energy savings while addressing consumer desires go a long way in selling high-performance
Sales Outsourcing Your Sales Working with real estate agents can be a good thing, but is it always the best thing?