10 Products, Technology, and Systems for the Future

It’s hard to predict what products, technology, and systems will be important in the next 10 years, but green experts say the looming energy crisis can give us a pretty good idea.

In home building's future, new products and technologies will focus on water, energy, and sustainability.

Home Automation

Look for Key Trends at CEDIA Expo

When the market comes back, builders will find a different environment in terms of home technology.
Technology Product Development in Home Building

Many technology products for the residential market originated in the commercial market.
Home Automation Sector Uses Hotels as Testing Ground

Great place to evaluate new automation systems.

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Home Technology

Wired homes give new meaning to 'screened-in'
Home Entertainment Systems Move Toward Cloud-Based Storage

Home media manufacturers face competition from remote content storage companies.
Tech Lighting's Railtones

Railtones is a wireless speaker system that incorporates lighting and sound.

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10 Ways For Builders to Improve Their Online Marketing Efforts

Internet marketing experts Mollie Elkman and Brad Bombardiere offer solid strategies for social media, builder Web sites, and more.

Builders Turn to Twitter to Connect with Buyers

Social media site allows home building firms to market to small niches, engage in conversation with customers at minimal cost.
Video: Social Media Essentials

Builder Online’s Alison Rice talks with Dina Gundersen of Monte Hewett Homes about how and why small builders can integrate video into...
BUILDER’s Twitter Directory for the Housing Industry

Are you on Twitter? Is your competitor? Better check this list.
Social Media: An Effective Way For Builders to Connect With Women Home Buyers

IBS speaker: ‘They joined your Facebook page. They want to talk to you.’

Home Theater

Home Media Experience 2.0

Comprehensive home media experiences will help differentiate builders' products from their competitors.
Look for Key Trends at CEDIA Expo

When the market comes back, builders will find a different environment in terms of home technology.
Home Theaters Updated

New video solutions that keep home media spaces current.

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Software

Your Website First Point of Contact

Builders need to know the five key points to a successful website.
Business Software Developers Wins Ruling

Federal appeals court in Seattle upheld the terms of a commercial software publisher's end-user license agreement.
Software Developers Create Apps for Builders Using iPads

The iPad hasn't replaced laptops just yet but it's coming.

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Building Technology

Deck Ledger Flashing

Keeping water away is the key to a well-built deck.
Continuous Load Path

You don't have to live in a high-wind or seismic-prone area to benefit from a continuous load path.
Sound Control

Reducing noise from the outside or between rooms can boost comfort and marketability.

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Internet

Your Website First Point of Contact

Builders need to know the five key points to a successful website.
Is Social Media All That It's Cracked Up to Be?

Two experts debate the pros and cons of consumer-driven Internet marketing.
Top 10 markets to invest in, buy, and rent out foreclosures

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