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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
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3 Questions Answered About Reliable Energy in Home Construction
Energy expert Bryan Cordill makes a case for why and how propane is an answer to growing concerns about reliability and resilience in home construction
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Custom Builder to Talk Color Design with Becki Owens at IBS
At this year's IBS, renowned designer Becki Owens will sit down with host James McClister, editor of Custom Builder, to discuss a variety of topics from basic color play in design to the Allura Spectrum palette, a collection of Sherwin-Williams colors curated for the benefit of pros
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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
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The Lean Building Blog: Nothing left to take away?
If asked, I would be hard-pressed to pick a favorite author, but if forced to choose just one I would go with Antoine St. Exupery. St. Ex, as he is…
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The Customer Code – are you meeting it?
One of the greatest misconceptions about Lean process and methods is that they cheapen the product. Lean is first and always about value, and the…
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2 hot design trends that will delight your customers
Our lives are busy and getting busier. Some of the most popular new design trends focus on making life a bit easier. Simplifying access and flow to…
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Poster child for bad design
The accompanying picture was used recently with what was an otherwise good article on how to create profitable design. That article is much bigger in…
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4 baby steps that will save you $150 or more per house
"Baby step onto the elevator... baby step into the elevator... I'm in the elevator." If you have not seen Bill Murray in "What about Bob," make some…
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8 Trends in Retirement Housing | Selling the Custom Builder Experience | Exterior Products
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'If you think you can, or you cannot, you are right' — Lean Tuesday with Scott Sedam
Henry Ford was a genius and if not father of the automobile per se, he was arguably father of the automotive industry. As usually accompanies genius…
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Value engineering’s role in Lean design – Lean Tuesday with Todd Hallett
Imagine yourself walking into McDonalds and ordering lunch (if you are anything like me this would probably not be a huge stretch). You walk up to…
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Many designers, architects doubt manufacturer claims on sustainability: Study
Survey shows they see environmental goals as important, but worry about getting products
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Look ma! No jogs!
Look ma! The war cry for young show offs world wide. I’m sure you have had a “look ma” moment or two in your life. I don’t know about you but mine…