Technology

Wood-Framed Construction Gaining Ground for Taller Mid-Rises

But going beyond six stories still raises questions in U.S.

How to Succeed in Green Building

New Hampshire Builder Uses Factory-Built and High-Performance Building Componets to Construct Energy-Efficient Homes.

Hardy Growth in Green Jobs Projected

Building industry likely to branch out in coming decades.

Feds Targeting North Florida Real Estate Fraud

Oct. 20--In the past two weeks federal prosecutors have charged at least eight real estate professionals with some type of mortgage fraud...

Ten Tech Companies Form Software Alliance

Leading tech firms combine forces to offer best-of-breed products to builders.

Complete Connection

Construction management software provider Builder MT is now marketing and supporting Corrigo's Web-based warranty application.

Wireless Network Standards Merge With IT Standards

ZigBee Alliance announces incorporation of IT standards to enable more seamless integration.

Home Technology Holds On

Builders continue to offer home technology even in a down market.

Scaling Back Smartly

Integrated home automation systems can maximize space efficiency and make a small home feel larger.

Video Mount In-Wall Adapter

In-Wall Box Adapter allows TV to be installed in the wall.

Home Technology Holds On

Builders continue to offer home technology even in a down market.

RadioRA-SR Offers Wireless Control for Single-Room Application

Blu-ray Recommended as Best Choice for Home Theaters

Survey by leading customer electronics trade publications says Blu-ray is the first choice for home theaters.

Home Theater Audio Design

CEA and CEDIA Standards Committee creates a roadmap for home theater audio design.

Profit With Wireless Whole-House Audio

Builders and integrators are discovering that presented properly wireless whole-house audio can be very profitable.

Now Marked Down: Dallas Mansions

Sep. 18--The French-style University Park house has limestone floors, a three-car garage, a swimming pool and guest quarters out back.

Start-Up Plans To Build 25 Eco-LBM Stores in California

New Home Inc. stores will carry more than 200,000 eco-friendly products from more than 500 manufacturers.

New Web-Based Design Studio Offers Hope for Poorly Designed Kitchens

Service offers benefits to builders as well as consumers.

Building Information Modeling Promises to Improve Planning

A number of companies join forces to streamline their building planning process.

Web-Based Service Measures Roofs Remotely With Satellite Images and Aerial Photos

High-tech GeoEstimator saves time while providing accurate data for roofers and others.

Collaboration Between Software Developers Benefits Builders

Software companies join forces to offer builders an end-to-end tool.