Professional Builder (1993) back issues from January 2009:
People to Know: Nicolas P. Retsinas Housing's Discerning Eye.(SUPPLEMENT: GIANTS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... By Bill Lurz, Senior Editor In our new feature, People to Know, we profile Nicolas P. Retsinas, whose work as the director of the Joint Center for Housing Studies has predicted while cautiously interpreted the market. Perspective and insight are in short supply these ...
News & Moves.(SUPPLEMENT: GIANTS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Staff New Home Building Industry Coalition Asks for Bailout Watching one industry after another cue up for federal bailouts finally triggered a response from America's largest home builders, and from the NAHB, which in November pulled together "Fix Housing First," a ...
Take Your Trade Partners online.(SUPPLEMENT: GIANTS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... By Tom Gebes, BuilderMT CraftMaster Homes saved two FTEs by organizing subcontractor and vendor purchase orders, schedules and payments. CraftMaster Homes builds single-family and multi-family homes in the Richmond, Va., market. Final 2008 numbers aren't in, but even ...
Is it moxie? We think so.(SUPPLEMENT: GIANTS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... By Sara Zailskas, Assistant Managing Editor Taking the leap to digital was a challenge we met. The improvements don't stop there. Surprise! We've done it again. It's been a year since Housing Giants debuted as a digital-only magazine, and we've already tweaked the ...
Hardwood, Laminate and Bamboo, Oh My!
Jan 01, 2009 ... Staff Walk the Plank Staff Want an aged, wire-brushed or oiled look? Karelia has them all in the Full Plank products. The one-strip products join the new Spice line, which includes the walnut-colored Oak Full Plank Black Pepper, the medium gray Rock Salt ...
Read All About It!
Jan 01, 2009 ... Staff I'm a Big Fan Staff Meyda now offers customizable pendant/fan fixtures for residential and commercial applications, and it's a good bet you haven't seen anything like these. The Tall Pines at Dusk (107646), for example, features a Silver Mica shade ...
Gear Up Safely.
Jan 01, 2009 ... By Nick Bajzek, Products Editor Despite all the rules and regulations, the construction industry remains one of the most dangerous jobs on the planet -- mine clearing and bear taming barely have it beat. Here's the scoop on common job-site safety hazards and new solutions. ...
Sprinkler Setback.
Jan 01, 2009 ... By Matt Power, Contributing Editor NAHB efforts to stop a vote that could make single-family home fire sprinklers part of the next International Residential Code have failed -- at least in part. The NAHB and the fire safety industry -- represented by the National ...
Sound and Sturdy.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Staff Caught in the Moment Staff You can't put a price on strength! Stronger than site-built or factory-built shearwalls, Simpson Strong-Tie's Moment Frames allow larger openings while offering the high load values that structural designers and builders ...
Desert Oasis.
Jan 01, 2009 ... By Sara Zailskas, Assistant Managing Editor In the hot Arizona climate, Camelview Village showcases how Optima combined new technology, prefabrication and thoughtful design to create exemplary green low-rise condominiums. The story of Optima's eco-friendly complex ...
Color It Purple for 2009.
Jan 01, 2009 ... By Mark Jarasek, Senior Editor, Electronic Media Purple is 2009's must-have color, according to the Color Marketing Group, an international non-profit association of color design professionals that has been predicting color trends for more than 45 years. Other colors ...
High-Density Detached Homes Deliver Charm, Affordability.
Jan 01, 2009 ... By Susan Bady, Senior Editor, Design Municipal planning boards know that smaller lots and more homes mean greater profits, but they're concerned that higher density equates to lower quality. BSB Design has a solution: Pocket Towns, which are not townhomes as the name implies, ...
Show Village 2009: A Hands-On Display of Home Building Innovation.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Staff If you read this magazine and have attended the International Builders' Show once in the past seven years, you've likely seen Professional Builder's Show Village and all its splendor. Show Village has offered a close-up look at a wide variety of products -- both new and ...
Green Home.
Jan 01, 2009 ... By Mark Jarasek, Senior Editor, Electronic Media Systems work in harmony to produce a green living environment. Show Village has incorporated green features before, but this year, the Green Home will be what's known as an Environments For Living Certified Green Home. ...
Media-Enhanced Home.
Jan 01, 2009 ... By Mark Jarasek, Senior Editor, Electronic Media The present meets the future with the technological innovations in this home. Certainly it sports the smart design and attractive details that you might expect, but it's what's inside the Media-Enhanced Home that ...
Quiet Living Home.
Jan 01, 2009 ... By Mark Jarasek, Senior Editor, Electronic Media An unyielding respite from the din of uninvited sound Simple and elegant in its single-story design, the Show Village 2009 Quite Living Home serves as a showcase for products that help reduce noise. One of the fringe ...
The Show Village 2009 Learning Center.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Staff Education: It's so elementary, why didn't we think of this before? Come to a series of hour-long educational sessions Tuesday through Thursday between 8 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. Building science and home building industry experts will address a range of topics and do ...
Gettin' Lucky: 13 Reasons to Visit Show Village.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Staff Here are a handful of reasons -- lucky 13! -- why you should stop by Show Village this year: 1. It's a party! Block parties with music, drinks and tours of our modular show homes are held from 4 - 6 p.m. every night of the show. 2. If you're from the ...
Spotted at Show Village.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Staff They're out of the office and in your face. Keep your eye out for these editors! Paul Deffenbaugh - Our fearless leader, Paul is the editorial director of the Residential Construction Group. He oversees all the editorial content and endeavors of Professional ...
Who is Palm Harbor Homes?
Jan 01, 2009 ... Staff You have to admit the idea of constructing four homes on a parking lot in Las Vegas sounds pretty extreme. Think of the logistics: can you imagine the "wide load" flat-bed trucks with huge portions of a modular house driving down the Strip? Even in Las Vegas that spectacle ...
Is This Real Change?
Jan 01, 2009 ... Paul Deffenbaugh, Editorial Director Let's be reasonable. Going back to the days of steady, sustainable development will be better for everyone. Do you remember back to the serious days following the 9/11 attacks? Across the nation, we speculated that these attacks ...
Number Crunch.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Staff Think about it 10 Forbes.com has a list of 10 affordable places to hide out in this economy. No. 1 on the list is Madison County, Ala. No. 10 is Johnson County, Kan. Nothing like affordability to keep people happy. $40 billion Demand for windows and ...
Design Meets Demand.
Jan 01, 2009 ... By Paul Cardis, CEO, Avid Ratings Annual Avid Ratings Survey reveals what buyers really want in their homes. Although the age of extravagance has ended for many home buyers, that does not mean they have stopped demanding certain amenities and design features. In ...
Fair Trades.
Jan 01, 2009 ... By Felicia Oliver, Senior Editor Want a better working relationship with your trades? Starting a trade partner council is a great first step. A trade partner council can do a lot to foster a mutually beneficial relationship with your trades. For tips on how to run an ...
A Business World YouTube?
Jan 01, 2009 ... Sara Zailskas, Assistant Managing Editor Admit it: You've probably watched kittens at some point on YouTube, which led to another video and more time wasted. Wouldn't it be great if an ad or presentation your business posted got the same response? A new site, ...
Top 5 Business-Tax-Friendly States.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Staff Housing is a local business, but where is the most tax-friendly place to set up shop? The Tax Foundation in Washington, D.C., released its 2009 State Business Tax Climate Index, which ...
Finance Solutions to the Rescue.
Jan 01, 2009 ... By Bill Lurz, Senior Editor Desperate times calls for creative measures when it comes to financing home building projects. Builders desparate for new sources of capital are turning to new kinds of private investment sources. Pensco Trust Co., chartered in New ...
Best Foot Forward.
Jan 01, 2009 ... By Bill Lurz, Senior Editor 7 steps to public hearing success You've sweat blood to put this deal together. Your home building company's ability to stay in business hangs on this vote. The equity investors you spent six months recruiting are in that room, waiting to ...
Reading and Waiting.
Jan 01, 2009 ... By Jan Mitchell, Contributing Cditor Experts say the downturn is the best time to take stock of your marketing programs, your media choices and even your mission statement. Three soon-to-be-released books address how to build an organization that will make a difference in the ...
Create Buzz!
Jan 01, 2009 ... By Felicia Oliver, Senior Editor There's no better time for you to draw attention and enthusiasm to your home building business, but you likely need alternatives to direct advertising, which gets pricey. We've culled some useful tips and examples from successful marketers on how ...
Don't Say They Didn't Tell Ya'.
Jan 01, 2009 ... By Sara Zailskas, Assistant Managing Editor NAHB's 2007-2008 "Consumer Preferences Survey" sheds a lot of light on what people want in new homes. Here's a look at how you can make the data work for you: The Facts: Of the 2,318 respondents, 65 percent were willing only ...
Other Survey Takeaways.
Jan 01, 2009 ... Staff 60% More than 60 percent said they'd like an energy management system. 92% listed the laundry room as "essential" when it ...
Dos and Don'ts of Marketing to the Generations.
Jan 01, 2009 ... By Sara Zailskas, Assistant Managing Editor Each generation has its quirks. Generational expert and author Neil Howe broke down the generations and how to market to them in his keynote presentation at the fall Professional Builder Benchmark and Avid Leadership ...
Do Your Floor Plan Names Mean Something?
Jan 01, 2009 ... Jennifer Powell, Staff Writer Terry Jones, founder of Travelocity, has a good tip up his sleeve because so many home buyers -- he cites 80 percent -- search online. Look at your Web site the way a visitor would. Think of your models and floor plans and consider what they're ...
Conquer Customers' Fear.
Jan 01, 2009 ... By John Rymer, New Home Knowledge Tackle their fear by knowing and sharing with them the fundamentals. In addition to low traffic levels, our industry is also experiencing one of the lowest traffic-to-sales conversion levels in its history. It's easy to look at sales ...
Rock Solid.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)(Edward S. Nikles)
Jan 01, 2009; ... By Susan Bady, Senior Editor, Design Ed Nikles wears many hats, including builder, remodeler, educator and mentor. Never afraid to dig into something new, he's stayed ahead of his competition for 45 years and has become the NAHB Custom Home Builder of the Year. Home ...
Beautiful toBehold.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)
Jan 01, 2009; ... By Susan Bady, Senior Editor, Design Inspired by a landmark California residence, this Connecticut home mixes elements of the Prairie and Craftsman architectural styles. After two years of research, the clients had a clear vision of what they wanted: a home inspired ...
Great Design is Recession-Proof.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)
Jan 01, 2009; ... By Orren Pickell, Orren Pickell Designers & Builders When stocks, bonds and commodities are not delivering, what design trends are worth the cost for your clients? When the market is down, homeowners investing in real-estate will trend toward quality. Smart custom builders will ...
Make a Grand Entrance.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)
Jan 01, 2009; ... By Jennifer Powell, Staff Writer A point of entry doesn't have to be just a door and some plants. It defines the rest of the home, whether it's an inviting and comfortable environment or a castle surrounded by a moat. Although there are no moats here, these ideas can help you ...
Notice Anything Different?(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)
Jan 01, 2009; ... Susan Bady Happy New Year, and welcome to the new Custom Builder ! From the logo to the last page, we've reworked the magazine to deliver more projects, more people and more of the type of business information you need to run a successful company. There is now space ...
Coping with the Crash.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)(Stephen Hann)(Paul Magleby)(Interview)
Jan 01, 2009; ... By Susan Bady, Senior Editor, Design Two former Custom Home Builders of the Year take stock of the housing crisis and its short-term effects on the custom-home market. CB: How is the housing crash affecting your business? Stephen Hann : I've become more ...
Natural Habitat.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009; ... Susan Bady The perfect living environment for a young family, this 9,694-square-foot custom home in Brentwood, Calif., blends natural materials with high-tech features. Architect Rocky Rockefeller calls it a modern Craftsman -- a contemporary California interpretation ...
Magnificent Modular.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)(design of modular home)
Jan 01, 2009; ... By Nick Bajzek, Products Editor Some builders can't see past visions of glorified double-wides when it comes to custom modular building. They're missing out. You can't distinguish a modular-built home from its traditionally built counterpart, and neither can your ...
Bright Ideas and Shocking Innovations.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Staff Crafty Metal Staff The 7086 is the latest to come from Chicago's New Metal Crafts lighting and design company. The fixture was originally designed for the Windy City's historic Blackstone Hotel, and now it's available for home buyers. This ...
Open Up and Say Wow!(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Staff Heavy Lifting Staff This one has enough muscle to hoist even the heaviest of the well-insulated new overhead doors. Linear's LCO-75 is rated at three-quarters horsepower, can be used with rails from 7- to 14-feet and is robust enough for commercial ...
Why Building Systems Work.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)(Column)
Jan 01, 2009; ... By Tom Stephani, Custom Construction Concepts Early in my career, I worked for a production home builder, carpentry contracting companies and building component manufacturers. I learned how prefabricated components helped control costs, speed construction and reduce waste. At ...
Break Language Barriers.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)
Jan 01, 2009; ... Sara Zailskas The term 2 by 4 triggers the same picture -- a piece of wood -- to most people. Say "2 by 4" to someone who wasn't raised in the U.S., however, and he or she might think of the number 8 or stare blankly -- a communication struggle a non-native speaker of English ...
Unlimited Imagination Goes Into Murals.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009; ... Jennifer Powell Here's an option to offer your clients: murals. Envirooments: Atmospheric Interiors offers a special kind of mural for clients who dream of living in Paris or having an ocean view. The artist, Sean McConnell, creates an illusion of another world by using a ...
Custom Comfort.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009; ... Nick Bajzek Contractor Tito Gabilondo, owner of A.G. Service & Repair in Tucson, Ariz., developed a comprehensive, custom HVAC comfort system for a 3,300 square-foot custom home in southern Arizona. Gabilondo ultimately installed two 4- and 5- ton, 16-SEER Rheem air conditioners ...
$40,000,000,000.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)(demand for doors and windows)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Staff Demand for windows and doors in the U.S. is estimated to rise 2.8 percent annually to $40 billion in 2012. Demand for windows is projected to rise 3.7 percent per year ...
Spec Writers: Remember the K.I.S.S. Rule.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)(Carl Seville)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009; ... Susan Bady Carl Seville of Seville Consulting in Decatur, Ga., is a green builder, educator and consultant on sustainability. He's also an NAHB Certified Trainer and HERS rater, so he knows a thing or two about writing specs for trade contractors that leave no room for creative ...
39%.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)(interior designs)(Survey)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Staff The American Institute of Archi-tects "Home Design Trends Survey" results show special function rooms are waning in popularity. Although the home ...
A Google Guide to Boost Your Web Presence.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Mark Jarase Well-known fact: people turn to the Internet to search for a new home. Little-known fact: Google has a free guide to help make your Web site more search-engine friendly; many people search for "custom builder", and you want them on your site, which is ...
Glulam Beams Warm Up Minnesota Cabana.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom Builder)
Jan 01, 2009 ... SB When summer's over and the weather grows cool, the owners of a custom home near Minneapolis can keep the party going in their 600-square-foot cabana. A glass wall, clerestory windows and exposed wood beams add light and warmth to the structure, which is sandwiched between a ...
A Wish List for Obama.(SUPPLEMENT: GIANTS)
Jan 15, 2009; ... By June Fletcher, Contributing Editor The new president faces an industry in crisis. What do builders want? Troubled lenders have been given millions in bailouts, and Barack Obama has promised to put the concerns of distressed homeowners high on his list of ...
7 Essential Tips To Manage The Private Equity Maze.(SUPPLEMENT: GIANTS)(Column)
Jan 15, 2009; ... By Michael P. Kahn, Michael P. Kahn & Associates Navigating the world of private equity requires a few basics. Here's a guide to getting prepared. As we kick off 2009, I'd like to outline how you can personally navigate the private equity maze and get to the finish ...
News.(SUPPLEMENT: GIANTS)
Jan 15, 2009 ... Staff KB Home Leaves Atlanta-- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Home builder KB Home is leaving the Atlanta market. Liens Against Home Builder Add Up-- The News & Observer St. Lawrence Homes in Raleigh, N.C., has more than 400 liens against the ...
Pricing Spectrum holds key to recovery.(SUPPLEMENT: GIANTS)
Jan 15, 2009; ... By Bill Lurz, Senior Editor, Business Buyers will bite with the right price, Bill argues in his blog, Ear to the Ground. A press release from Lexington, S.C., caught my eye recently. It noted an increase in pre-sold, custom-built homes and theorized it was driven by ...