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    Thrive Home Builders wins silver in the 2020 National Housing Quality Awards. (Photo: Jen Zaloudek)
    Thrive Home Builders wins silver in the 2020 National Housing Quality Awards. (Photo: Jen Zaloudek)
    National Housing Quality Awards

    It’s All About the Feedback: 2020 National Housing Quality Award Winners

    Sept. 24, 2019
    The family room in The New Home Company's Plan 2 model at Sky Ranch at Covenant Hills, in California, offers high-end buyers expansive views and luxury home features. (Photo: Eric Figge Photography)
    The family room in The New Home Company's Plan 2 model at Sky Ranch at Covenant Hills, in California, offers high-end buyers expansive views and luxury home features. (Photo: Eric Figge Photography)
    Design Best Practices

    Discerning Design in the Luxury Home Segment

    Sept. 24, 2019
    Designed for Legacy DCS by DTJ Design, this kitchen features an island, walk-in pantry, and wine room. See below for more details.
    Designed For Legacy Dcs By Dtj Design, This Kitchen Features An Island, Walk In Pantry, And Wine Room See Below For More Details
    House Review

    Kitchen Designs That Deliver Big on Form and Function

    Sept. 24, 2019
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    Photo: Pxhere
    Home

    On Going for the Gold: Why Home Builders Enter the NHQA

    Sept. 24, 2019
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    Talk About a Recession

    Sept. 24, 2019

    More content from October 2019

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    With a predicted housing industry slowdown in Q1 2020, builders must prepare, so they're not caught off-guard.
    Business Management

    Lessons Learned From a Downturn—Can They Help Us Next Time?

    Industry sage George Casey shares his experience and wisdom for confronting the next housing slowdown
    Sept. 23, 2019
    For an under-slab vapor barrier to be most effective, it should be in direct contact with the underside of the slab. (Illustration: courtesy IBACOS)
    For an under-slab vapor barrier to be most effective, it should be in direct contact with the underside of the slab. (Illustration: courtesy IBACOS)
    Quality Matters

    Concrete Foundations: Under-Slab Vapor Barriers Done Right

    Properly specify and install a layer of protection under concrete slabs to mitigate moisture issues
    Sept. 23, 2019
    Even though technology potentially offers builders a business advantage via greater production efficiencies, customer satisfaction, and profitability, adoption continues to lag. (Photo: Fernando Arcos/ Pexels)
    Even though technology potentially offers builders a business advantage via greater production efficiencies, customer satisfaction, and profitability, adoption continues to lag. (Photo: Fernando Arcos/ Pexels)
    Exclusive Research + Data

    Techno-Sadly: Construction Industry Remains Reluctant to Embrace IT

    Use of information technology in home building lags far behind most other industries, hindering productivity and the ability to realize efficiencies
    Sept. 23, 2019
    After 11 years of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in conservatorship, it is long past time for Congress to act to reform the nation's housing finance system. (Photo: Bjoertvedt / Wikimedia Commons, share alike 3.0 unported)
    After 11 years of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in conservatorship, it is long past time for Congress to act to reform the nation's housing finance system. (Photo: Bjoertvedt / Wikimedia Commons, share alike 3.0 unported)
    Home

    It's Time for Congress to Act on Finance Reform

    NAHB Housing Policy Briefing | The National Association of Home Builders is a Washington, D.C.-based trade association representing more than 140,000 members involved in home ...
    Sept. 20, 2019
    How often should you redesign your website? Every three to five years? The latest data show that's waiting too long. (Photo: pathdoc / stock.adobe.com)
    How Often Should You Redesign Your Website? Every Three To Five Years? The Latest Data Show That's Waiting Too Long (photo: Pathdoc / Stock adobe
    Digital Marketing

    3 Ways to Optimize Your Website for Greater Revenue and Happier Customers

    Consumers aren’t static, and your website should not be either. Why it pays to make sure your website meets consumer expectations for a positive online experience
    Sept. 20, 2019
    'Set it and forget it' doesn't apply to your supply chain. You need to identify and prequalify new materials suppliers on a regular basis. | Photo: Ozgur Coskun / stock.adobe.com
    'set It And Forget It' Doesn't Apply To Your Supply Chain You Need To Identify And Prequalify New Materials Suppliers On A Regular Basis | Photo: Ozgur Coskun / Stock adobe
    Manufacturers + Suppliers

    Now Is a Good Time to Review and Refresh Your Materials Supply Chain

    Use this guide to identifying and prequalifying suppliers to reinvigorate and stabilize your supply chain
    Sept. 20, 2019
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    Q+A

    Brandon Patterson Is Working to Rebuild the Skilled Trades Pipeline in Iowa

    Q+A with Brandon Patterson, who is rolling up his sleeves to address the lack of skilled trades in construction in his region
    Sept. 20, 2019
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    Windows | MI Windows and Doors Vinyl Casement Window

    The 1675 vinyl casement from MI Windows and Doors features beveled exterior edges and multi-point locking hardware. Energy efficiency features include triple-point weather stripping...
    Sept. 20, 2019
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    Windows | Weather Shield Casement Window

    The push-out casement is Weather Shield’s alternative to crank-out windows. Boasting a slim profile with a large viewing area, the unit features wood interiors in eight species...
    Sept. 20, 2019
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    Windows | Kolbe Windows & Doors Double-Hung Window

    Part of the company’s Ultra Series line that mimics traditional wood windows and doors, the Sterling double-hung unit from Kolbe Windows & Doors features interior wood covers...
    Sept. 20, 2019
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    Windows + Doors

    Windows | Sierra Pacific Windows Urban Casement

    Sierra Pacific Windows’ urban casement features industrial aesthetics such as exposed locking hardware and narrow sightlines (much like a steel window). The unit’s extruded aluminum...
    Sept. 20, 2019
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    Windows + Doors

    Windows | Andersen 400 Series Windows

    Andersen’s 400 Series wood windows offer a low-maintenance vinyl exterior that helps protect against water damage, and interiors in an unfinished natural pine or prefinished white...
    Sept. 20, 2019
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    Windows | Cascadia Windows Universal Series

    The Universal Series window from Cascadia Windows features all-fiberglass construction and triple glazing that results in increased energy efficiency. Offering performance numbers...
    Sept. 20, 2019
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    Windows | Marvin Modern Window

    Marvin Modern is a new system of windows and doors that allow building pros to seamlessly execute modern design projects. In collaboration with builders and architects, the company...
    Sept. 20, 2019
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    Windows + Doors

    Windows | Jeld-Wen Updated Siteline Collection

    Jeld-Wen updated its Siteline Collection windows with square simulated divided lites, allowing customers to incorporate clean, contemporary style. Units are built with the brand...
    Sept. 20, 2019