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
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
Why AI Is Now Key to Our Trade Partner Strategy
Thompson Custom Homes Business Manager Erin Day explains how AI became a crucial part of building and maintaining successful trade partner relationships
Customer Service
A Smart Home Built Smart
Custom builder August Homes blends efficient, high-tech home automation systems with high-performance, sustainable building strategies
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Technology
Lennox iComfort Wi-Fi Thermostat
This Wi-Fi-enabled thermostat from Lennox lets homeowners make adjustments through an app from any smartphone or other compatible device.
Technology
EasyHeat FGS and FG Thermostats
These dual-voltage programmable (FGS) and non-programmable (FG) thermostats are engineered to offer precise control of floor temperature via floor warming mats or cables.
Leadership
Buy it now book recommendation: Ctrl Alt Delete by Mitch Joel
I’ve been enjoying the Chicago Blackhawks run to the Stanley Cup Finals. I went to a party last week where a friend, Bobby Krueger, owner of…
Technology
buildmanprolite
This app generates inspection reports and requests for information (RFI) for architects, engineers, inspectors and contractors. To complete an…
Technology
Pitch Gauge
This app allows quick and easy roof measurement for any project without having to climb the roof. Roof pitch and steepness can be determined from the…
Technology
Floor Finder
Utilizing Lumber Liquidators’ entire catalog of more than 340 flooring varieties, The Visualizer feature in this app lets users drop any sample into…
Technology
Southwire Voltage Drop Calculator
This app helps users compute the proper wire size for an electrical circuit given its voltage drop and current carrying capacity. It can also…
Technology
HomeSnap
This app can give users a wealth of information about any home they see simply by taking a picture of it, including size; current value; local…
Structural Systems
Lean and Green Builder: Stick vs. panels - a greener way to frame
Looking at this topic, I am reminded of my days as a security system salesperson. The sales pitch for a door-to-door salesperson is safety and…
Technology
MagicPlan
MagicPlan allows users to measure, draw, and publish interactive floor plans on the web, just by taking pictures. Create a floor plan in minutes…