Education
Education
A compilation of HousingZone's articles, surveys, ideas, trends, and tips on affordable housing for residential builders, remodelers, and architects serving the residential construction industry.
How Green Building Can Increase Profit and Lessen Impact
In this Taking Care of Business segment, green builder and designer Steve Pallrand joins our host Duane Johns to talk about the benefits of offering green services, plus how to incorporate green practices into your design process
Custom Builder
Floodproof on a Floodplain
An impressive addition to the IDEA Home series, the NEWLOOK Experience Home is a master class in engineering and creative design, with builder Michael Freiburger out-thinking an exceptionally tricky lot
Custom Builder
Why Start a Custom Building Business?
In this Taking Care of Business segment, expert coach and trainer Scott Beebe joins our host Duane Johns to talk about where custom builders could be getting off on the wrong foot
Business
Custom Builder to Talk Color Design with Becki Owens at IBS
At this year's IBS, renowned designer Becki Owens will sit down with host James McClister, editor of Custom Builder, to discuss a variety of topics from basic color play in design to the Allura Spectrum palette, a collection of Sherwin-Williams colors curated for the benefit of pros
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Business
PERC Highlights Sustainability and Efficiency at IBS with 'Clean Build Conversations'
Hear from industry standouts Matt Blashaw and Anthony Carrino at this hour-long Show Village event
Business
5 Foundational Cornerstones of a Successful Custom Building Business
Business coach Scott Beebe shares insights into the often ignored business basics that could be the difference between long-term success and failure
Business
Finding the Intersection of Architecture, Design, and Film
In celebration of the 15th annual Architecture & Design Film Festival, we recently sat down with its director, Kyle Bergman, to learn a little bit more about how and where architecture, design, and film come together
Business
Expanded Tax Credit for Energy Efficient Homes Will Benefit 'Eligible Contractors'
IRS guidance on the expanded 45L tax credit for energy efficient homes includes new opportunities for contractors
Remodeling
NARI of Greater Chicagoland Hosts 2nd Annual Remodeling Education Expo
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry returns to Chicago with its second annual Remodeling Education Expo for industry professionals
Custom Builder
The Power of Stories
At the 2023 Jeff Shore Sales and Marketing Summit, we sat down with author, speaker, trainer, and home building sales expert Ryan Taft to explore his thoughts on storytelling, including its role in successful sales and relationship building
Custom Builder
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…
Education
DuPont Debuts Podcast About Residential Building Trends Featuring Industry Leaders
Building products manufacturer DuPont has released a new education podcast focusing on discussing current and future residential building issues with…
Leadership
Why Starbucks and The Container Store are laughing at you
Starbucks and The Container Store think you’re a joke. OK… maybe not you specifically. They think your training program is. Laughable. Maybe…
Awards
The curious case of Mel Tucker: NFL coach, language learner
Mel Tucker is the new Defensive Coordinator for the Chicago Bears. In theory, that’s a good gig. Less so when you consider the Bears have had one of…