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What Does Subfloor Panel Testing Mean to Builders?

Choosing an OSB flooring panel that has undergone third-party testing helps ensure you’re choosing a product suitable for each application. LP Legacy panels are evaluated by APA – The Engineered Wood Association and have undergone additional testing

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Tips on Selecting and Installing Building Wrap

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How Companies Use Tech to Differentiate From Competitors

We all know technology can help us get more done in less time, and often and at a lower cost. But it can also be a powerful way for a...

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How Building Codes Are Impacting the Selection of Building Wrap

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Will the Home Design and Preconstruction Process Be a Thing of the Past?

I was watching my 12-year-old son build a home using Minecraft the other day and couldn’t help but wonder what the future might hold for his...

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Sub-floor Best Practices

Backed by Science: University of Maine Puts Sub-Flooring to the Test

All sub-flooring panels undergo some measure of product testing before they’re introduced to the industry. A few panels go even further. ...

Opinion

Outside In: Innovation in the Home Building Industry Will Likely Come From Outside

Innovation with a capital “I” requires a vision our industry seems to lack, and more risk than we’re willing to take

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The Construction Industry's Gender Gap

The numbers show that our industry is making some strides toward equality, but we still have a long way to go

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A Housewrap’s Impact on Occupant Comfort and Indoor Air Quality

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Solving the Housing Affordability Crisis Requires Reshaping Public Policy

A look at how restrictive public policies are limiting developers' ability to bring new, affordable apartment homes to market

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Quality Materials Give Veteran Housing an Added Boost

This volunteer-built home in Minnesota offers transitional housing to female veterans. When it comes to building homes for those in...

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Pro Tip: Use Capped Fasteners When Installing Housewrap Material

Hammering fasteners by hand becomes a tedious task when installing housewrap, plus it leaves holes in the housewrap and compromises its...

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3 Steps to Attract Millennials to the Construction Industry

The construction industry is in need of fresh talent as older workers begin to retire and the surge in new projects demands more workers. Part of attracting new talent is making sure a career in construction is seen as a viable option

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Remodeling Design

Balancing Heritage and Modern Conveniences

Tips for Renovating a Mid-Century Modern House

Project Management

Reduce Jobsite Errors With Tech-Enabled Collaboration

With many different subcontractors working on jobsites and so many ways to communicate, project managers must carefully evaluate the technology they use to collaborate

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Awards

On Going for the Gold: Why Home Builders Enter the NHQA

Who doesn’t want to play for a world championship team? The National Housing Quality Awards program marks its 27th anniversary this year

Opinion

Talk About a Recession

If you’re worried that we are talking ourselves into a recession, I urge you to step back and consider history

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How UV Exposure Affects Weather-Resistant Barriers

One of the primary performance attributes of a high-performance house wrap is its ability to stand up to UV exposure. This is a critical...

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6 Considerations for 55-Plus Home Design

Boomers are redefining aging by trading in early-bird specials for fine dining, cafeterias for locally sourced coffee shops, and “senior...

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What to Keep in Mind When Specifying Building Wrap in Different Climates and Geographic Locations

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Customer Satisfaction

10 Value Adds for Your Next Paint Job

10 ways pro painters can get more out of their work and keep clients happy and their bottom line healthy

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Give Away Swag That Matters

We’ve all been there: an industry convention, a nonprofit fundraiser, or even a meeting with an external sales team. You receive a...

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For Homebuyers, Size Matters

The industry has left a sizable, and growing, group of house hunters in the cold

some homeowners can't afford homes and are left out in the cold

Awards

Great Design for All

The 2019 Professional Builder Design Awards provide ample evidence that great design can be realized in all types of housing at any price point in any market

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SEO 101: 3 Factors to Get Your Website in Front of More Homebuyers

Do you want to put your company in front of potential customers earlier in the buying process? If your answer is yes, then you need your...

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These Are the Best Markets for Buyers and Sellers Right Now

US Rental Market Cools Down Following Several Months of Price Increases

Trends Survey Reveals 4 Residential Design Trends Driven by Rising Costs