Builder Magazine

FEATURES

Whole-House Makeovers Emphasize Good Design

Rehabs, retrofits, and re-dos may offer a lifeline to builders in tough times.
2009 America's Best Builders

Conservative fiscal policies, strong architecture and air-tight quality control make the difference for these three builders.
America's Best Builders 2009: Estes Builders

The Washington State builder may be a small operation, but it has adopted best practices of volume builders
America's Best Builder 2009: The Dragas Cos.

Strict adherence to ultra-conservative financial policies keeps the company profitable through tough times.
America's Best Builder 2009: EYA

EYA was founded to do one thing--dense, urban infill housing. Today, few builders do it better.

INSIDE STORY

Light commercial provides alternate income to builders during the housing downturn

Three experts see opportunities in retail rehab in particular.
KB Homes Introduces New Designs to Sell Against Resales

Builder's “Open Series” stresses efficiency
LGI Homes in Texas Stands Out

Converting renters to owners makes this builder one of the few that are growing during the downturn.

SUCCESS STORIES

Bad Economy? Not For This Carolina Builder

Small details translate into sales for Zinn Design Build.

TOP SHELF

GREENHOUSE

Builder Learns About Certification Process by Building a Model Home to the Highest NAHB Standards

Builder wanted to see how his homes stacked up to the green building program.
New AIA Trends Survey Shows a Growing Demand for Infill Development

New AIA Trends Survey Shows a Growing Demand for Infill Development.

PRODUCTS

Hot Kitchen and Bath Trends That Will Appeal to Buyers

In a buyer's market, a few minor details can create great impact.

TECH TOOLS

New Reimbursement Tracking System Software Helps Companies Track Reimbursable Costs

New Reimbursement Tracking System Software Helps Companies Track Reimbursable Costs.
New Software May Help Builders Manage Green Construction

Builder Management Software Systems May Provide Critical Help With Managing Green Construction

NATIONAL BEAT

National Green Building Standard is ANSI Appproved

The National Green Building Standard has received ANSI approval.
Make History at the 2009 Legislative Conference

Let your voice be heard on Capitol Hill at the 2009 Legislative Conference.

LAST WORD

Questions and Answers with Cynthia Russell

Builder talks to the Florida home builder whose essay won her tickets to the inauguration

OTHER ARTICLES

Banks Continue to Tighten Builder Financing

As banks continue to tighten financing, builders feel the pinch.
Several Reports Indicate That We May be Nearing the Bottom of the Housing Downturn.

Lest we forget, builders traditionally do 40 percent of their yearly sales from March through June, so business may seem a little better as spring rolls around.