Professional Builder (1993) back issues from September 2000:
Letters.
Sep 01, 2000 ... "40 Ways to Build A Better House in July PB offers lots of good ideas. Gene Leger Building It Better Your article, "40 Ways to Build A Better House" (July 2000) is very interesting and offers a lot of good ideas. Two of the tips raise ...
Sustainability.(Environmental values in the building professions)(Brief Article)(Column)
Sep 01, 2000; ... I clearly remember sitting cross-legged in my kindergarten class and listening as the teacher played "This Land Is Your Land" by Woody Guthrie on her acoustic guitar. The song's message has remained with me my entire life. Great ideas seem to sustain themselves. The love of this ...
K & B's New Urban Vista.(Kaufman and Broad Home Corp. plan nation-wide infill housing project)
Sep 01, 2000; ... New venture to take infill from local niche to regional strategy Along held belief about succeeding in the infill home building business is about to be tested. The notion is that success with infill is largely a function of a builder's deep knowledge of a particular city as well ...
In My Briefcase.(Personal digital assistant vs. briefcase files)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2000; ... Not convinced that tech toys like Palm Pilots are as indispensable as some purport them to be, some builders opt for the old-fashioned information carry-all: the briefcase. Tom Lewis, president of T.W. Lewis Co. in Tempe Ariz., is one of those builders. Actually, he claims, he's not really ...
Screaming From Rooftops.(Publicly traded house builders protest low share prices)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2000; ... Like the Howard Beal character in the movie "Network," they're as mad as hell and they're not going to take it anymore. For the last several years, this nation's largest publicly-traded home builders have piled one record-setting quarter on top of another, while watching their ...
Buyers Love Bygone Homesteads.(Russell Versaci)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2000; ... Architect Russell Versaci has always cultivated his own interest in authentic historical architecture. Through the years, he has discovered many kindred spirits in the home buying public--buyers who perhaps long for the days of visits to their grandparents' country farm, from the bench ...
Is Builder Merger Mania Returning?(K. Hovnanian Enterprises; Washington Homes Inc.)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2000; ... Since Lennar's deal to acquire U.S. Home last spring, there's been a long void in home builder acquisition activity. But the cork just popped out of that bottle. Recently, K. Hovnanian Enterprises, a public company headquartered in Red Bank, N.J., and Washington Homes, another ...
Design Center for City Buyers.(Concord Home Div.)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2000; ... To make shopping for interior finishes for buyers' new homes easier, Concord Homes has put a new twist on an old idea. With the development of five townhome, loft and condominium communities in downtown Chicago, the Palatine, Ill.-based home builder decided a large, centrally located ...
National Green Building Standard Takes Shape.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2000; ... As reported in Upfront in July, there is a movement afoot to develop an overarching standard for green building. The ultimate goal of this process, say its organizers, is nothing short of market transformation. They are at the beginning of doing just that by establishing a ...
Flat Rates, High Earnings Boost Builder Stocks.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2000; ... Home building stocks are finally getting the favorable attention that has eluded the group for years. In a matter of a few weeks during July and August, a composite index of home building stocks rose nearly 40% and will likely go higher in the coming months as investors begin ...
Anthem's Wide Area Network.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2000; ... The laptop strikes back. For months now, the hottest trend in computing devices for builders has been small, hand-held computing devices. But at least one builder is rediscovering the principal advantage of using laptop computers: a greater ability to handle bandwidth. ...
AQ and Building Don't Need to Be at Odds.(Air quality and the EPA)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2000 ... Stricter air quality standards published by the EPA in 1997 under the provisions of the Clean Air Act are among the most compelling, most contentious and potentially most costly clean air rules ever undertaken by EPA. They should have been developed carefully based upon sound ...
Total Quality Self-Assessment Survey.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2000 ... How do you measure up on total quality? Is there room to improve management practices that foster a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction company-wide? What is the ultimate model of quality excellence and what needs to be done to get there? Assess your own company with the free ...
Do Search For New Technologies.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2000 ... Our industry has a long history of resisting change and innovation, but that inclination to sell and build houses as we always have, seems to finally be falling away. We're not on the leading edge, but housing is nonetheless caught up in waves of the New Economy. Innovations are ...
Metro Green.
Sep 01, 2000; ... Just two miles from downtown Austin, Texas, home builders and environmentalists find common ground. Residential development has never been easy in Austin. Astride the Balcones Escarpment, with rocky, cedar-covered Texas Hill Country to the west and fertile blackland prairie to ...
Sustainable Sites.
Sep 01, 2000; ... Some are old and some are just beginning, but no matter what stage they're at, the communities, the builders and the developers profiled here are the ones writing a new set of rules for residential development. To them, sustainable and development aren't mutually exclusive, but rather ...
Refined, Real and Traditional.(new home design from Larry Garnett)
Sep 01, 2000; ... A new boomer design for TND lots from Larry Garnett When Larry Garnett went to the drawing board earlier this year to produce a home design based on the preferences of aging baby boomers (PB, May 2000), he made an arbitrary decision that the plan should fit a standard ...
Houston Home Run.(Beazer Homes markets housing less than $100,000)
Sep 01, 2000; ... Beazer's new affordable product line, with all houses priced below $100,000, taps a mother lode of pent-up demand. For most of the 1990s, Houston was a bastion of housing afford ability. The late 1980s Texas economic collapse depressed land values and housing prices to such an ...
Don Bradley.(Bradley Builders and Developers Inc.)
Sep 01, 2000 ... Interviewed by Rob Fanjoy Solar housing began as a college interest for this Philadelphia builder, but he turned it into a bright career. Don Bradley became interested in solar technologies long before he became a solar builder. While attending Santa Ana College in ...
Quality Construction--Part III: Internal Opportunities.
Sep 01, 2000; ... Better communication and consistent construction practices can significantly improve customer satisfaction. Our last article focused on the customer's perception of quality and "external opportunities" for achieving a quality signature. We begin building customers' expectations ...
The State of Green Building 2000.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2000; ... Green building. Resource-efficient construction. Sustainable design. These are the buzzwords for home building--and home buyers--now and in the future. Success for builders and buyers, however, involves creating a common understanding of what these terms mean. For example, too ...
Builder Green.(Statistical Data Included)
Sep 01, 2000; ... While no longer a new term, green building is still in the process of being defined and understood by the residential construction industry. The oldest green builder programs have been around less than a decade. And, like a lot of children nearing the double-digit milestone, these first ...
Buyer Green.
Sep 01, 2000; ... Green building is reaching into the heart of America. In an amazingly short time the American consumer has become increasingly aware of green building and its inherent benefits. Perhaps the doubling of gas prices in the last year has brought energy back into the minds of the public ....
2000 Brand Leaders: Brand Power EXTRAORDINAIRE.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2000 ... As Ranked by Readers of Professional Builder magazine in the 2000 Brand Study You might say that Professional Builder magazine led the charge for the future when it first launched its annual Brand Study in 1974. Only now have we learned the true power of branding. ...
The Power of a Brand.(housing development)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2000 ... Increasingly, consumers and contractors turn to the Internet for brand information. Where would the world be without brands, like Kleenex[R], Xerox[R] and Perrier[R]? It's safe to say it would be a lot different. Brands are our connection to everyday life. The same ...
Builders Give Thumbs Up to A.O. Smith Water Heaters.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2000 ... Glamorous it's not, but essential functional and state of the art it is. The water heater is not the most notable product in a new home's construction, but it's critical. to the health and well being of its owners. For A.O. Smith, producing the designs discerning customers ...
CertainTeed WeatherBoards [R] First in Brand Awareness.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2000 ... Newcomer to the FiberCement siding scene, Certain Teed attains a significant builder following. In a little more than a year, CertainTeed has secured a significant following in FiberCement siding with its WeatherBoards [TM] line. After building a state-of-the-art ...
Builders Use -- and Prefer -- Certain Teed Siding.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2000 ... The sky's the limit -- and Certain Teed siding will get you there. Certain Teed's vast array of siding styles, colors and customizing options, as well as innovative products in every price range, have made it the number one brand by builders in use and preference, according to ...
ClosetMaid [R] Shelves the Competition.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2000 ... ClosetMaid ranks no. 1 with builders in awareness, use and preference. Storage systems aren't for closets only. In pantries, garages, basements and much more, consumers can't seem to get enough of these versatile products. For builders, they're the perfect way to add value and ...
Cultured Stone [R] Keeps Builders Coming Back.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2000 ... Year after year, Cultured Stone shows its strength in brand leadership. More versatile and stylish than ever, manufactured stone veneer is the way today's builders make memorable projects. From coast to coast, for every style home, design dreams come true thanks to ...
Top Brand Awards Go to David White.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2000 ... Professional builders trust their projects to David White construction lasers and optical instruments. Having the right tools for the job can make or break a project from the start. That's why builders overwhelmingly chose David White optical instruments and lasers for their new ...
Della [R] Seals Its Leadership in Use and Preference.(Delta Faucet Co.)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2000 ... Builders prefer Delta faucets. A preferred product that also scores high marks for builder use, Delta kitchen and bath faucets are brand leaders again for 2000. According to the Brand Study by Professional Builder magazine, 73.1% of builders surveyed use Delta kitchen ...
Builders Go 'BLUE [TM]' with STYROFOAM [TM] Brand Insulation.(Dow Chemical Co.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Sep 01, 2000 ... Energy efficient, quality homes come easy with STYROFOAM brand insulation. Home construction today is all about quality and energy efficiency. The Dow Chemical Co. Midland, Mich., must have had a crystal ball when it invented the rigid foam insulation product more than 50 years ...
Ford Trucks Take Charge of Construction.(Ford Motor Co.)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2000 ... Ford commercial trucks capture the builder market. Ford is America's No. 1 selling brand of cars and trucks and the builder-contractor community wholeheartedly agrees. Propelled to success through constant innovation in vehicle design, style, power and other features, ...
Heatilator: Brand Champion of Builders.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2000 ... Year after year Heatilator captivates the builder audience. Always the building products expert, Heatilator continues to capture the professional builder market with a diverse selection of product and cutting edge manufacturing processes that result in safe, efficient and ...
Builders Use Prefer James Hardie[R] Fiber-Cement Siding.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2000 ... Brand leader James Hardie keeps the builder-customer first. The vote is in. Hardiplank[R] lap siding and Hardipanel[R] vertical siding products continue their stronghold on the builder market. According to the 2000 Professional Builder Brand Study, builders not only ...
Builders Use Therma-Tru Doors.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Sep 01, 2000 ... With a fiberglass door for every project, builders make Therma- Tru Doors their brand of choice. The entrance door. It leaves a first and lasting impression on a home's design. And, more builders than ever count on Therma-Tru fiberglass exterior doors for design appeal and ...
Certified Graduate Builders Rely on Visions 2000(r) Vinyl Windows.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Sep 01, 2000 ... For the seventh straight year, Visions 2000(r) is a National Brand Leader in the all-vinyl window category. Ask builder Collin Acuff what brand of vinyl windows he uses on his Kansas City area homes and the answer will be Visions 2000(r) from Weather Shield. Talk to Ed Schmidt ...
Paslode.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Sep 01, 2000 ... A 30 framing nailer, the PowerMaster Plus weighs 7.9 lbs. and drives 2 to 3-1/2" nails through engineered lumber with ease. From framing and sheathing to fence and deck construction, the ...
Senco.(Senco Products Inc.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Sep 01, 2000 ... Its first non-pneumatic tool, Senco's DuraSpin DS200-14v Cordless Screw Driver is ideal for drywall, floor sheathing and underlayment applications. The 4.9 lb. DuraSpin features Senco's patented clutch design ...
Vaughan and Bushnell.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Sep 01, 2000 ... The new Blue Max California Framer features Head Start, a magnetic nail holding notch to give users further reach in starting and setting nails. It holds both 16D and 29D nails. An ...
DeWalt.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Sep 01, 2000 ... A new line of heavy-duty, durable toolbelts, pouches and bags in either lightweight ballistic nylon or top-grain leather are available from the manufacturers of the familiar yellow ...
Makita.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Sep 01, 2000 ... Makita's stationary bench top miter saw is available as the easily portable LS711DWBEK 7-1/2" Cordless Slide Compound Miter Saw. Powered by an ...
Vermont American Tool Co.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Sep 01, 2000 ... The Xchange Drill and Drive System offers users an easier way to tackle a host of drilling and driving jobs. This self-contained integrated system features a double-ended quick-change bit release ...
Hilti.(introduces PR60 Rotating Laser)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Sep 01, 2000 ... Ideal for leveling applications during the early stages of any construction job site, the weatherproof PR60 Rotating Laser is a Class I ...
Ryobi.(launches new product)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)(Statistical Data Included)
Sep 01, 2000 ... With the highest power rating in its class, the model SGL 1150 is a 4-1/2" angle grinder from the new SteelSite Tools line. Deburring and smoothing recently cut, punched or drilled metal components ...
Nupla Corp.(launches Power Drive line of dead blow hammers)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Sep 01, 2000 ... The Power Drive line of dead blow hammers feature a patented shot-loaded composite interior cavity, which delivers 40% more striking power than conventionally ...
Stanley-Bostitch.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Sep 01, 2000 ... The lightest angled finish nailer in the industry, the N62FNK Industrial Oil-Free 15-gauge Angled Finish Nailer Kit weighs 3.8 pounds and uses magnesium in the housing to create a ...
Bosch.(Robert Bosch AG)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Sep 01, 2000 ... Powerful and versatile, Bosch's line of 10 high-speed, high-torque corded drills includes 6.5, 7.5 and 8.0-amp drills. They each feature a tough, impact-resistant magnesium front ...
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Sep 01, 2000 ... All-metal Grip-Lok keyless chucks prevent slipping in the Hole-Shooters models 0233-21 and 0235-21 (pictured). Hardened jaws provide high-gripping torque and are extremely ...
Metabo Corp.(launches WPS7-1 15 Quick Ergo Angle Grinder)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)(Statistical Data Included)
Sep 01, 2000 ... The WPS7-1 15 Quick Ergo Angle Grinder features an ergonomic back handle and a yellow switch, more commonly known as a dead man switch, which disengages if the operator releases his grip on the ...
Porter-Cable.(launches new miter saws)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)(Statistical Data Included)
Sep 01, 2000 ... Two new miter saws, a 12" compound miter saw, model 3802, and a 10" slide compound miter saw, model 3807 (pictured), offer maximum cutting power, durable die-cast bases and a host of professional ...
PVI Unlimited.(offers X-Tender Drawer)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2000 ... The X-Tender Drawer is a sliding elevated platform that mounts into the interior of a truck and slides out for easy access to the materials stored on top, while providing plenty of space for material storage ...
Hy-Lite.(launches new product)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2000 ... The nation's leading manufacturer of acrylic block windows offers a new diamond pattern, constructed using a combination of ...
Olfa Products Group.(launches Pro-Load Multi-Blade Cutter)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Sep 01, 2000 ... The Pro-Load Multi-Blade Cutter accommodates up to six heavy-duty blades and virtually eliminates the need for continuous blade changes. An auto-lock ...
State Industries Inc.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Sep 01, 2000 ... The Maytag Series 12 PC is the industry's first "intelligent" water heater with an energy-saving, programmable electronic thermostat control that allows the homeowner to reduce the temperature of water stored in the tank automatically during standby or no-demand periods, ...
Cooper Tools.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2000 ... Nicholson introduces the SandShark Material Removal Tool featuring new Sanding Steel technology. The SandShark is offered in coarse grit and medium/fine grit ...
Power Fasteners Inc.(launches new product)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Sep 01, 2000 ... By requiring a smaller hole than traditional toggles and no fixture or screw to set it, the Strap-Toggle offers a quick installation. Designed for plaster, wallboard, concrete block or hollow ...
Alltrade.(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2000 ... The Alltrade Lighted Ratchet features a bright, built-in light that illuminates the work area, helping the user locate and drive fasteners in low light work ...
Magna Industrial Tool Co.(launches new product)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Sep 01, 2000 ... Whether it's pipe, composite or nail-embedded wood, the Progressive Tooth Reciprocating Blade handles it all. The progressive tooth design eliminates blade changes for cutting ...
Swanson.
Sep 01, 2000 ... Three versatile combination squares--a 16-in, professional size, 12-in, standard size and 6-in, pocket size--feature die cast ...
Architectural Products by Outwater.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Sep 01, 2000 ... More than 250 styles of paint and stain-ready Wood & Polymer Carvings are suitable ...
Leading Your Company Through Technology Innovation.(Column)
Sep 01, 2000; ... Transform yourself from a reactive technophobe to a proactive technology innovator. Understanding and feeling comfortable with all the technology tools available today is a daunting task for even the most accomplished IT professional. It is no wonder that many home builders feel ...
The Blame Game.(in construction and other industries)(Column)
Sep 01, 2000; ... Sometimes making it right is all that counts. As I write this, I am in the middle of a 3000-mile road trip. While trying to feel secure with my 17-year-old son Tyler at the wheel--who thinks I am being unreasonable by not letting him exceed the speed limit by 15 mph--I have just ...
Growing Up.(construction industry)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
Sep 01, 2000; ... My oldest daughter is 10 this year. It is an interesting age and, if truth be told, a challenging one for both of us. Her sights are set on being everything she couldn't be as a child--independent, in charge and free to explore the world in her way. My job is to help her do all those ...