Construction

Is the McMansion Dead?

From accusations of ostentatious overconsumption to environmental indifference, the McMansion has taken some brutal hits in the recession...

Construction Trends

Timing the Materials Market

As the price of materials such as lumber and concrete continue to fall, many developers are employing an "as-needed" approach to purchasing...
Top Builders Disappear

It’s not a mistake: The industry’s longtime major players didn’t make the 2010 rankings.
Remodeling Overtakes New-Construction in Spending

Improvements to existing homes has exceeded new single-family consturction value since February 2009.

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Modular

Design Competition Challenges Architects to Create Sustainable, Safe Housing for Disaster Victims

Kit homes were designed using the same set of materials, each of which fits into a single shipping container for easy transport to disaster...
California locality releases Ryland from plans to build subdivision

July 22--A Live Oak housing development announced at the height of California's real estate boom will soon no longer be even lines on a...
Philly building boom continues around Temple

July 16--Don't tell Nick Pizzola there's a building bust.

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6 Prefab Houses That Could Change Home Building

Affordable prices, cool design, easy delivery. What’s not to like?

Energy-Efficient Construction

New Meritage Community Offers Affordable Energy Efficiency

Lyon’s Gate in Gilbert, Ariz., illustrates benefits of trade partner cooperation in green building initiatives.
Leasing Programs Put Solar Systems On More Homes’ Roofs

Solar's growing acceptance, say home builders, is taking some of the sting out of rigid lending practices and myopic appraisals.
Philadelphia Adopts Cool-Roof Law

City will work with Dow Chemical to retrofit an entire city block of 39 homes.

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Products

Green Products Collection

These products can help home buyers save water, energy, and resources.
Legrand RF Lighting Control

RF Lighting Control offers wireless lighting control for new and retrofit construction.
Gateway Safety Cover2

Cover2 offers a more stylish over-the-glasses eye protection.

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Building Technology

10 Products, Technology, and Systems for the Future

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

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Construction Safety

San Anselmo files suit against owner of eyesore property

Jun. 4--San Anselmo is ramping up its efforts to eliminate one of its most prominent roadside eyesores.
Pulte Offers to Repurchase Homes Damaged by Slope Failure

Builder will rebuild retaining wall that collapsed in this San Antonio community.
San Antonio Takes a Harder Line With Builders After Last Month's Hillside Collapse

A “slope failure” at a Centex subdivision exposes lax enforcement of permitting procedures.

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