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In Business: Modern Design, Compromise, and Money

Custom builder Zane Williams opens up about what it takes to maintain his architectural vision, from handling clients and staying true to his fluid style, to the importance of transparency and how a slush fund avoids awkward conversations mid-construction




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Top Problems Faced by Builders in 2022

Chief among the concerns was the price and availability of building materials, though the impact of waning consumer confidence also grew

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Stretching the Budget to Meet the Massachusetts Stretch Code

We take a look at Massachusetts' Stretch Code and how it's affecting design and construction on The House That Blues Built

Business

84 Lumber Founder Joseph A. Hardy Passes Away at 100

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of 84 Lumber founder Joseph A. Hardy, who passed on Saturday, January 7, his 100th birthday.

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Stubborn or Committed?

Stubbornness is blind dedication

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Effective Trade Partnerships

Seeing trade partners as equals means showing them respect by valuing their work

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An Uncompromising Vision

How one Florida builder maintains a project’s vision and intent from Design through construction

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Custom Home Building Gets Good News

New data from NAHB shows that while much of the market is in contraction, custom home building continues to gain strength 

Business

Five Steps for a More Seamless Custom Build Process

There are several steps that builders should take when developing a custom home to achieve a more seamless process for customers

Business

Smart Home Tech for All

New builder study reveals pervasiveness of home electronics

Business

Where Did the Mojo Go?

Sometimes finding the right words to describe how you are feeling can be difficult. After the crash in 2008, I was asked to talk to a group about “…

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