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HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge Announces Forthcoming Resignation
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge has said that she intends to leave office later this month
Built on concrete pillars, the NEWLOOK Experience IDEA Home requires plumbing to span the distance between the ground and the home's elevated foundation
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge has said that she intends to leave office later this month
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
We've collected highlights from a number of data reports published throughout the industry in November
Fall-related violations continue to plague the construction industry despite ample free education and resources
A soon-to-be-appointed Pandemic Task Force seeks to strengthen the built environment in the face of disease-related threats
In October, we saw reports on remodeling spending, individual septic system installations, and the widespread use of rate buydowns to sell new homes
The best way to understand the residential construction industry is to speak with residential construction professionals. And with that being said, we humbly ask for your input in this year's survey
ZERH Version 2, released in December of 2022, will boost the efficiency and performance of single-family homes, preparing them for the increasingly oppressive weather
Attracting skilled laborers remains a top priority for the construction industry, but according to Steve Bench, founder of Generational Consulting, the biggest roadblocks to recruitment and retainment are generational differences
In our inaugural episode of Taking Care of Business, host and custom builder Duane Johns sits down with Scott Beebe, head coach and founder of My Business on Purpose, to talk vision, purpose, mission, values, and more
Thompson Custom Homes Business Manager Erin Day explains how AI became a crucial part of building and maintaining successful trade partner relationships
Author and sales expert Mark Richardson shares his insights on the industry and how to rethink your approach to success in the new year
You may not think of yourself as a tour guide, therapist, doctor, marriage counselor, or investment advisor. But those are the skills custom builders need in today's market
Custom builders have only one week left to submit their projects for recognition
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
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
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
Hear from industry standouts Matt Blashaw and Anthony Carrino at this hour-long Show Village event
Custom builder and historic restoration and preservation expert Brent Hull walks us through the careful details of his Pennsylvania Farmhouse project
Residential experts weigh in on outdoor living trends in new report
A poorly sealed wall or ceiling between the garage and the main house can let harmful fumes into the living space
Custom builder and Pro Builder Forty Under 40 awardee Chris Adams built his business from the ground up by first, and most importantly, building relationships
Jessica Cargile owns and operates a custom building company with her husband, a dynamic that requires constant teamwork and an intentional effort to strike a healthy work/life balance
Master builder Jeff DuBro's novel approach to design and architecture embraces not only how clients intend to live in the home, but also how they intend to live in the surrounding community
With a design approach rooted in sustainability and simplicity, Marc Jambert and Dijana Savic-Jambert are bringing the best of European style to a Midwestern market
With a social media following surpassing 1 million, builder and influencer Kyle Stumpenhorst is educating a new generation of skilled workers
How one Florida builder maintains a project’s vision and intent from design through construction
After four decades of marriage, Sherry and Ed Binkley continue to find success working, building, and adventuring together
Robert Humble has pieced together three facets of the construction industry to design, build, and develop in Seattle
Steve Glenn and Plant Prefab work their way into the future — at their own pace with a hybrid system using factory-built modules and panels to construct custom homes.