If you are a production homebuilder, you know the importance of delivering energy-efficient, comfortable homes at a competitive cost....

When I first started in residential construction, my 3 primary framing and cornice crews were all 4th or 5th generation...

Heat pumps have gotten a bad rap for not being adequate for cold climates. In the past, this was partly true, necessitating an electric...

On first reflection, this may seem like a ridiculous question - but it's Christmas, and that’s always a good time of year to ponder. When...

I recently participated in an industry workshop where +/-30 professionals from many facets of construction gathered to help craft the...

In recent years, extreme weather events like Hurricane Helene have highlighted the urgent need for resilience in homebuilding. A...

With every new administration in the White House, there are shifts in federal policy that can significantly impact the homebuilding...

We all know that the HVAC equipment is the biggest “energy user” in a home. What’s the second? The hot water heater. Traditionally, most...

We all play various roles in life, and I’m no exception. Above all, I am a devoted father and husband. I am also a son, a brother, a...

Buying a home comes with many, many decisions. The first one that homebuyers must make is: “Should I build a new home or purchase an...

The Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2024 , also known as the $25,000 First-Time Buyer Home Grant, was first introduced by the Biden...

It happens to the best of us. In our darkest hours, with the weight of decisions and deadlines looming, we conclude that if we just had...

A sweeping trend across the U.S. right now is painted brick veneer. Many homeowners are choosing to paint their red or yellow brick homes...

For America's biggest builders, this is a tough question. In good times, when your divisions are selling every home they produce, and...

I’ve been in this industry long enough to see the typical production builder wrestle with the superintendent-to-homes-under-construction...

The demand for faster, more efficient home construction continues to increase. How can the homebuilding industry address these demands...

Have you ever read the book Who Moved My Cheese?  by Spencer Johnson?  It describes four reactions to change in one’s work and life,...

In new residential construction, HVAC systems and ductwork are most commonly installed in attics – especially in the sun belt states....

The home is just about finished, and closing is within reach. Relief for the superintendent, right? Not yet. In order to get the home...