Construction

Case Study: European Standards Drive Performance

What European markets can teach us about low-energy, low-carbon construction.

Remodeling Dominates

Between homeowners staying put and foreclosures in need of repair, remodeling continues to eclipse new-home construction spending.

Modular Mania

The home building industry is fascinated with the potential for modular construction.

Customization and Cost Are What Move Buyers Toward or Away From Modular Homes

Two small builders assess the plusses and minuses of factory-produced modules.

Modular gains traction ... out of site-built

Case Study: Starting Over in the Lower Ninth Ward

The Make It Right Foundation seeks a better approach to creating sustainable neighborhoods in New Orleans.

Helping Homeowners Boost Energy Efficiency Drives Growth of Maryland Startup

Nexus EnergyHomes marries construction design with in-home monitoring.

Water Efficiency Should Be on Home Builders' List of Standard Features

Water shortages will affect counties in nearly every state.

Straw House, Rock-Solid Efficiency

Straw bale walls provide good insulation. But that’s just one reason why this Santa Cruz house is so energy-smart.

Smart Thermostat Learns From Human Behavior, Seasonal Conditions

The new 3iE radiant-heat thermostat picks up on changing conditions and adapts accordingly.

RotoZip Introduces New Ultra-Versatile Flooring Saw

The new multi-purpose tool cuts through a variety of materials and makes both traditional and flush cuts.

A New Hardwood Flooring Installed with Rubber Bands

AMB Bois has introduced a new wood flooring product that promises the sturdiness of stone tile without the cold feet.

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.

Hurricane Fortified

Are you building your homes to be "Fortified ... for safer living"?

Pulte Offers to Repurchase Homes Damaged by Slope Failure

Builder will rebuild retaining wall that collapsed in this San Antonio community.

San Antonio Takes a Harder Line With Builders After Last Month's Hillside Collapse

A “slope failure” at a Centex subdivision exposes lax enforcement of permitting procedures.

6 Prefab Houses That Could Change Home Building

Affordable prices, cool design, easy delivery. What’s not to like?

10 Business Trends to Look for in 2012

It’s that time of year again when economists and other experts start crystal balling where they think the beleaguered U.S. economy and its housing industry could be headed in the next two years.

Construction Spending Finished 2011 Strong

The year as a whole, however, was down 2% from 2010.

10 Strategies to Increase the Energy Efficiency of Your Homes

Discover tactics that are guaranteed to work and won’t break the bank.