Drying, bending, steaming, charring—when it comes to engineering wood with heat, builders are innovating in more ways than one
The state of Illinois recently passed House Bill 4715, acknowledging the essential duties of interior designers in the built environment, but it’s not the first state to pass such legislation, and advocates say it also won’t be the last.
Custom home builder Kory Robison attributes his company's growth to his success in the annual Utah Valley Parade of Homes
The solar industry faces its first shortfall in eight years, and smaller installations could be put on hold as a result.
Researchers recommend that tornado-prone areas adopt more robust design standards similar to those used by coastal regions to help homes survive hurricanes.
Sales of newly built, single-family homes rose 6.4 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 433,000 units in April, according to data from HUD and the U.S. Census Bureau.
Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes in May fell one point to 45 from a downwardly revised April reading of 46 on the Housing Market Index.
A new study conducted by GuildQuality shows that homeowners who purchased a National Green Building Standard-certified home in the past three years are happy they did.
Given its strong emphasis on visuals, Pinterest might seem like a perfect fit for marketing new homes, but builders should be mindful of their larger marketing strategy before jumping on the Pinterest bandwagon.
Kicking off a series of updates that will span the complete construction of The House The Blues Built, a 4,000-plus-square-foot, high performance custom home currently under construction in Massachusetts—and being closely followed by both PRODUCTS …
Estimating is not just about the numbers on a computer screen, there is a lot more to it than that…
Before Rachael joined APB, she was wearing all of the hats in her building company, and even with an MBA, didn’t feel prepared to operate in the construction industry.
There are five key numbers in a residential building company's financials that you must be completely across on a QUARTERLY basis… To gain a full understanding of construction financials, check out our latest book, Professional Builders Secrets.…
Brightleaf Homes is still looking, but the builder has learned some valuable lessons along the way
Rotelle Development gets its brand out there by positioning staff as a resource
Custom-home builders share why they gave Instagram a try and why the social media platform is essential for their marketing outreach
A next generation custom home builder takes a virtual leap to help clients see their future
Energy and building codes now require a high level of insulation, high-performance glazing, and better air sealing—compact duct layouts may help
Using floor-to-ceiling sliding or folding glass doors is an effective means of enhancing the connection between interior spaces and the outdoors.
The architects of a San Francisco home solve the problem of a missing backyard
The architects of a San Francisco home solve the problem of a missing backyard
In a densely populated Seattle neighborhood, two adjacent infill sites were developed: The Lookout and Shake Shacks
Design/build allows firms to guide clients toward smart design decisions, while anticipating construction challenges
See the creative solution for keeping his and her home offices separate and private
After four decades of marriage, Sherry and Ed Binkley continue to find success working, building, and adventuring together
Robert Humble has pieced together three facets of the construction industry to design, build, and develop in Seattle
Steve Glenn and Plant Prefab work their way into the future — at their own pace with a hybrid system using factory-built modules and panels to construct custom homes.
While construction was not in her blood, education and planning lead to success for this Minnesota custom builder
This is Steve Thomas' story about following your passion to become a successful builder
How a small architecture and construction firm in Maine became a leader in the prefab and passive House movements
Following his interests led The Construction Zone's Andy Byrnes to make his mark on the Arizona desert with projects others might avoid
From custom residential to multifamily, hospitality, and product design, this NYC firm leverages its philosophy across four design verticals
"You never want to get to the next phase and realize somebody's not happy."
