10 Products, Technology, and Systems for the Future

It’s hard to predict what products, technology, and systems will be important in the next 10 years, but green experts say the looming energy crisis can give us a pretty good idea.

In home building's future, new products and technologies will focus on water, energy, and sustainability.

Home Automation Sector Uses Hotels as Testing Ground

Great place to evaluate new automation systems.
Technology Products Bundled With Related Services

Companies that supply home builders with entertainment and automation products are venturing with related service providers to create more...
Green Digital Techonology Solutions for Builders

A new report suggests that a tipping point has been reached.

Legrand RF Lighting Control

RF Lighting Control offers wireless lighting control for new and retrofit construction.
Dana Innovations' Trufig Installation Kits

Trufig installation kits allow flush-mounted wall switches and outlets.
Leviton CFL Dimmer

First CFL dimmer introduced.

Internet marketing experts Mollie Elkman and Brad Bombardiere offer solid strategies for social media, builder Web sites, and more.

Builders Turn to Twitter to Connect with Buyers

Social media site allows home building firms to market to small niches, engage in conversation with customers at minimal cost.
Video: Social Media Essentials

Builder Online’s Alison Rice talks with Dina Gundersen of Monte Hewett Homes about how and why small builders can integrate video into...
BUILDER’s Twitter Directory for the Housing Industry

Are you on Twitter? Is your competitor? Better check this list.
Social Media: An Effective Way For Builders to Connect With Women Home Buyers

IBS speaker: ‘They joined your Facebook page. They want to talk to you.’

Technology Products Bundled With Related Services

Companies that supply home builders with entertainment and automation products are venturing with related service providers to create more...
3D Next Big Thing for Home Theaters?

Both 3D and Blu-ray players are gaining fast traction in the consumer market.
Organic Light-Emitting Diode

Takes the light-emitting diode one step further.

AIA Issues New Software to Help Firms Perform Energy Modeling

Reporting tool advances the group’s goal of achieving carbon-neutral buildings by 2030.
New California Residential Building Initiatives Challenge Builders

BIM software can help builders be more efficient and meet these challenges.
Home Builder Software Aimed at Seniors

New applications developed suited market to older buyers.

Yavapai College Wins EnergyValue Builder of the Year Honors

The winners of the 2010 EnergyValue Housing Awards were announced in a pre-IBS ceremony at the Flamingo Hotel.
New Cable Program Will Showcase Innovative Building Products, Ideas

Energy efficiency is likely to be a big focus for “This New House.”
Product Pros and Cons: Oriented Strand Board vs. Plywood

Which panel is right for your homes?

Technology, economic shifts shake up real estate industry

Apr. 6--Lori Woodbury was one of the thousands of people who jumped into the Kansas City home-selling business when it was booming in 2005.
Value judgments: Web sites' guesses on house prices vary widely from actual sales, comparison shows

Dec. 20--A plethora of Web sites promises to tell you what your home is worth.
Software Maker and Mobile Service Provider Partnership

BuilderMT and Verizon Wireless jointly market mobile workflow data management.