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    The pandemic actually boosted housing’s standing as an economic engine, but any builder with enough experience and awareness knows the current view isn’t all rainbows and unicorns. | Illustration: Michael Glenwood
    The pandemic actually boosted housing’s standing as an economic engine, but any builder with enough experience and awareness knows the current view isn’t all rainbows and unicorns. | Illustration: Michael Glenwood
    Housing Giants

    What Now for Residential Construction? The Housing Industry Post-Pandemic

    June 10, 2022
    The market share of housing built using industrialized construction (IC) methods has been stagnant for years, after peaking at about 7% in 1998. But there are encouraging signs that IC is on the way up. | Illustration: Michael Glenwood
    The market share of housing built using industrialized construction (IC) methods has been stagnant for years, after peaking at about 7% in 1998. But there are encouraging signs that IC is on the way up. | Illustration: Michael Glenwood
    Housing Giants

    Marketing Industrialized Construction to Consumers

    June 9, 2022
    Illustration: Michael Glenwood
    For now, the hype about built-to-rent appears to match the reality, and its future is being described in equally rosy terms by home builders, developers, investors, property managers, and other market watchers. But with so much buzz, it’s easy to forget that the SFB2R market is still relatively new to the arena.
    Housing Giants

    Built-to-Rent: What Happens When the Dust Settles?

    June 8, 2022
    The ramifications of the pandemic have left our legacy infrastructure of materials distribution and on-site labor in shambles. The “normal” of 2019 doesn’t exist anymore. | Illustration: jozefmicic / stock.adobe.com
    The Ramifications Of The Pandemic Have Left Our Legacy Infrastructure Of Materials Distribution And On Site Labor In Shambles The “normal” Of 2019 Doesn’t Exist Anymore | Illustration: Jozefmicic / Stock adobe
    Home

    Housing's New Now

    June 6, 2022
    Housing prototypes at the 2019 Innovative Housing Showcase on the National Mall. | Photo: courtesy Department of Housing and Urban Development
    Housing prototypes at the 2019 Innovative Housing Showcase on the National Mall. | Photo: courtesy Department of Housing and Urban Development
    NAHB

    NAHB and HUD Showcase Housing Innovations

    June 5, 2022

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    Proposed legislation, including the No Timber From Tyrants Act and the Ocean Shipping Reform Act can help address materials supply bottlenecks that are contributing to rising housing prices. | Photo: Thomas Lin / Pexels
    Proposed legislation, including the No Timber From Tyrants Act and the Ocean Shipping Reform Act can help address materials supply bottlenecks that are contributing to rising housing prices. | Photo: Thomas Lin / Pexels
    NAHB

    NAHB Chairman’s Message: Members Urge Action on Housing Crisis

    The National Association of Home Builders is relying on strength in its membership numbers to press the issue of housing affordability with the White House and Congress
    June 5, 2022
    The evolution of off-site construction is picking up speed.
    The Evolution Of Off Site Construction Is Picking Up Speed
    Business Management

    Off-Site Construction Drivers and Enablers—The Great Convergence, Part 2

    A closer look at what’s propelling the adoption of off-site construction methods in home building
    June 3, 2022
    Once a builder is established, growth can be exponential, but there are typical points along the curve where management systems must change as production increases. | Photo: PeskyMonkey / stock.adobe.com
    Once A Builder Is Established, Growth Can Be Exponential, But There Are Typical Points Along The Curve Where Management Systems Must Change As Production Increases | Photo: Pesky Monkey / Stock adobe
    Business Management

    15 Management Systems to Help You Avoid the High-Speed Wobbles

    Unprepared home builders experiencing rapid growth run the risk of squandering opportunities
    June 3, 2022
    Reach out as soon as you are aware of a reselection situation because the longer the buyer sits with the uncertainty, the more likely the situation is to have a negative impact. | Photo: allvision / stock.adobe.com
    Reach Out As Soon As You Are Aware Of A Reselection Situation Because The Longer The Buyer Sits With The Uncertainty, The More Likely The Situation Is To Have A Negative Impact | Photo: Allvision / Stock adobe
    Sales + Marketing

    8 Ways to Improve the Product Reselection Experience for Customers

    When supply-chain constraints require revisiting design and finish choices, follow these tips to turn potential trouble into a great customer experience
    June 3, 2022
    Kevin L. Crook Architect's Smart ADU design. Scroll down to find out more about the design. | Rendering: courtesy Kevin L. Crook Architect
    Kevin L. Crook Architect's Smart ADU design. Scroll down to find out more about the design. | Rendering: courtesy Kevin L. Crook Architect
    House Review

    ADU Design Ideas for Greater Housing Choice

    Accessory dwelling units are making a comeback and diversifying affordable housing options. These house plans offer imaginative, purposeful ADU designs
    June 2, 2022
    The 8-by-24-foot, 1-foot-thick structural insulated panels (SIPs) were set in place as the roof deck in about a day.
    The 8 By 24 Foot, 1 Foot Thick Structural Insulated Panels (si Ps) Were Set In Place As The Roof Deck In About A Day
    High-Performance Homes

    Desert Comfort: Innovative Measures Against the Elements

    The net-zero energy Desert Comfort Experience Home combines multiple solutions to protect the house from its extreme climate conditions
    June 2, 2022
    Proper fall protection on the jobsite shouldn't be complicated or difficult to implement. Just pay attention to the details. | Photos: courtesy IBACOS
    Proper fall protection on the jobsite shouldn't be complicated or difficult to implement. Just pay attention to the details. | Photos: courtesy IBACOS
    Quality Matters

    Construction Site Fall Protection Made Simple

    Do you want workers to take jobsite safety seriously? Then don’t overcomplicate it
    June 2, 2022
    Ivory Innovations works in tandem with government entities and nonprofit organizations making an impact in housing affordability. | Photo: courtesy Ivory Innovations
    Ivory Innovations works in tandem with government entities and nonprofit organizations making an impact in housing affordability. | Photo: courtesy Ivory Innovations
    Q+A

    Abby Ivory and The Ivory Prize’s Impact on Affordability

    Spearheaded by managing director Abby Ivory and VP of strategy Michael Parker, the Ivory Prize recognizes innovative and ambitious solutions to housing affordability
    June 1, 2022
    All Weather Architectural Aluminum's Series 9200 Bifold Door System. See below to find out more.
    All Weather Architectural Aluminum's Series 9200 Bifold Door System See Below To Find Out More
    Windows + Doors

    10 New Window and Door Products With Good Looks and Great Functionality

    These recent window and door product releases offer functionality spanning from disaster-proofing to soundproofing, all with sleek, modern design options
    June 1, 2022
    Allied Air's Lynx 18 Inverter heat pump. Scroll down to find more.
    Allied Air's Lynx 18 Inverter Heat Pump Scroll Down To Find More
    HVAC

    Durable and Efficient HVAC Products

    New HVAC product releases for a healthy and comfortable home year-round
    June 1, 2022