It’s frustrating when factors outside of your control cause you delays or unexpected expenses during a project. Those factors could be weat…
It’s a silly name, but a “butt joint” is an application technique where two pieces of material are “butted” up against each other. It is th…
For many years, construction pros have relied on experience and gut instinct more than on data, but that’s rapidly changing. Many banks, in…
The three main buckets of costs to build a home: cost of land, cost of materials and cost of labor. Regarding labor costs to build a house,…
The mood of builders in the 55+ single-family sector can be described in just two words: very optimistic. Earlier this year, the NAHB 55+ H…
Both general contractors and building product dealers have a lot on the line when they use subs, so it’s important to understand subcontrac…
While many building professionals actively seek out exterior trends at the start of the new year, it’s important to keep on top of trends a…
One of the most vexing problems in home construction is that productivity isn’t rising fast enough – even though there are fabulous product…
The on-going shortage of skilled labor in the construction field is forcing manufacturers to find creative ways to deal with it, particular…
Homebuyers are quickly realizing that there’s a new symbol of excellence in energy-efficient homebuilding: the Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH…
About half of America’s would-be homebuyers are Millennials, but many have postponed their first home purchase because of sizeable student …
It’s easy for small amounts of water to enter a home’s wall cavity, both during and after construction. When water evaporates it becomes a …
Why the “Field Verify” Approach Can’t Last Forever Last year LP invested $45 million in Entekra, one of the nation’s leading off-site ho…
Home Owner Associations (HOAs) are the governing bodies of many communities throughout the U.S. – and remodelers can miss out on HOA busine…
“The use of color is widely recognized as an important strategic advantage in successfully marketing new residential developments. Color cr…
Materials like plywood and gypsum haven’t changed much in decades, but engineered wood is continuously evolving. While LP is more easily ab…
One of the best ways to market your construction company is to use signage on or near the job site. It’s possible that more people will see…
For builders with a limited staff, it’s difficult to meet all the timelines and expectations unless every team member does an outstanding j…
Big builder market share has doubled in the last 25 years and now represents about 50 percent of housing starts nationwide – and even 75 pe…