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How to Master Writing a Scope of Work, Explained by a Lawyer
A general scope of work doesn't give you wiggle room—it puts your business in danger
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No Color of the Year 2025 for Sherwin-Williams
Don’t worry: The brand still selected something for its color trend prediction
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Benjamin Moore's 2025 Color of the Year is a Muted Purple
Cinnamon Slate is a response to the demand for saturated color, with added dimension
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Fewer Custom Homes Built in 2023
Custom home building pulls back, but could positivity be on the horizon?
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A Historical Fix on a Modern Foursquare
The Foursquare is an American architectural staple, but modern building has removed some of its historic details. Restoration expert Brent Hull uses a hypothetical redesign to illustrate the point
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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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Five Key Spokes of the Business Bike Wheel
Much like a bike wheel depends on its spokes to work effectively, a business depends on its various departments to find success in the market.
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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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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
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Pro Builder 2022 Forty Under 40 Accepting Nominations
Pro Builder is currently accepting nominations for its annual Forty Under 40 Awards program. The award celebrates leadership skills, productivity,…
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A Brief Introduction
My name is James McClister, and I am Custom Builder’s new editor. It’s with humility that I take over from Nigel F. Maynard, whose shoes are not…
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Veteran Builder Talks Group Purchasing and Building Science on DuPont's Residentially Speaking Podcast
Builder Bill Smithers decided to leave his division president position for a national builder to enter the world of custom home building. He…