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    All photos: courtesy Camelot Homes
    The Camelot Homes team, winners of a gold award in the 2024 National Housing Quality Awards
    Business Management

    2024 National Housing Quality Awards for Operational Excellence

    Oct. 16, 2023
    This issue of Pro Builder magazine is a good one, and I'm feeling like a proud papa. | Image: Stanislaw Mikulski
    This issue of Pro Builder magazine is a good one, and I'm feeling like a proud papa. | Image: Stanislaw Mikulski
    Business Management

    Young, Old, and Gold

    Oct. 15, 2023
    Image: tostphoto / stock.adobe.com
    The Biden Administration's Amended Wotus Rule Doesn't Define What Constitutes A “relatively Permanent” Waterbody And Doesn't Exclude “ephemeral Features” From Federal Jurisdiction
    Business Management

    WOTUS Rulings Cause Confusion for Home Builders

    Oct. 15, 2023
    The International Builders' Show is what gives your home building business a leg up on your competitors every year. IBS is a big deal because home building is a big deal. | Image: Nick Hagen Photography
    The International Builders' Show is what gives your home building business a leg up on your competitors every year. IBS is a big deal because home building is a big deal. | Image: Nick Hagen Photography
    NAHB

    All Homes Start Here: Register for IBS

    Oct. 15, 2023
    This adaptive reuse project transformed a blighted motel in Los Angeles into modern, permanent supportive housing for 69 formerly homeless residents. | Image: Juan Tallo Photography
    This adaptive reuse project transformed a blighted motel in Los Angeles into modern, permanent supportive housing for 69 formerly homeless residents. | Image: Juan Tallo Photography
    Design

    Motel Conversion: A Motel Becomes a Model for Affordable Housing

    Oct. 14, 2023

    More content from September/October 2023

    From galley-style kitchenettes to classic window niches, these tucked-away spaces are both cozy and functional, and can help enrich the livability of a home. | Image: Davies Imaging Group
    From galley-style kitchenettes to classic window niches, these tucked-away spaces are both cozy and functional, and can help enrich the livability of a home. | Image: Davies Imaging Group
    Design

    Niche Design Ideas for Greater Livability—and Coziness

    As homes become more compact, builders and designers are getting more creative with space. Niches offer cozy, clever hideaways that can help make a house a home
    Oct. 5, 2023
    A rendering of the exterior of Larry Garnett's Jill townhomes. Scroll down for more images and info.
    A Rendering Of The Exterior Of Larry Garnett's Jill Townhomes Scroll Down For More Images And Info
    Design

    Townhome Designs That Suit the Neighborhood (and the Neighbors)

    These townhouses play well with the detached homes around them, while offering greater density
    Oct. 5, 2023
    Specifying a roofing underlayment is one thing; to actually protect the home, that layer must be properly sealed and installed. | Image: IBACOS
    Specifying a roofing underlayment is one thing; to actually protect the home, that layer must be properly sealed and installed. | Image: IBACOS
    Quality Matters

    Don't Underestimate the Importance of Roofing Underlayment

    Regardless of which product you choose to use, installing a roofing underlayment will help ensure the roof system withstands the elements and the home stays dry
    Oct. 4, 2023
    Don't rule out the value of Over 60s; they often can accomplish as much in less time as a less-experienced employee. Or you can use them as 1099 consultants and trainers. | Image: ING Studio 1985 / stock.adobe.com
    Don't Rule Out The Value Of Over 60s; They Often Can Accomplish As Much In Less Time As A Less Experienced Employee Or You Can Use Them As 1099 Consultants And Trainers | Image: Ing Studio 1985 / Stock adobe
    Labor + Trade Relations

    What About ‘60 Over 60’? Seniors Have a Lot to Offer the Housing Industry

    There's good news for Over 60s who have experience in home building: many folks from that cohort still want (or need) to work ... and an increasing number of companies are eager...
    Oct. 3, 2023
    Dr. Sameer Sood sees housing as a social determinant of health and is working to provide housing for people experiencing homelessness. | Image: Africa Studio / Stock.adobe.com
    Dr Sameer Sood Sees Housing As A Social Determinant Of Health And Is Working To Provide Housing For People Experiencing Homelessness | Image: Africa Studio / Stock adobe
    Business Management

    Bridging the Gap Between Housing and Health Care

    By addressing social determinants of human health, such as housing, Sameer Sood's FwdSlash is helping to make affordable shelter a value-based investment
    Sept. 27, 2023
    Scroll down to read about Rheem's new series of high-efficiency water heaters (shown, above) and to find out about other energy-saving home products. | Image: Rheem
    Scroll down to read about Rheem's new series of high-efficiency water heaters (shown, above) and to find out about other energy-saving home products. | Image: Rheem
    Products

    10 Energy-Efficient Products for a More Sustainable Home

    These energy-saving products can significantly lower utility costs while reducing a home's overall carbon footprint
    Sept. 21, 2023