The residential construction industry has never been an early adopter. While other sectors have been reshaped by technology, home building has moved deliberately, adopting innovations like PEX piping and plated roof trusses at a measured pace. But the pressure to change is mounting. Builders face skilled labor shortages, shrinking margins, rising material costs, and buyers […]
The single-family rental market has evolved into one of the most dynamic segments of residential construction. Build-to-rent communities, where entire neighborhoods of newly built detached homes are developed exclusively for renters, represent a fundamental shift in how Americans think about housing. For home builders, this emerging model opens new revenue streams and requires a fresh
Building codes and standards continue to evolve as new data emerges from natural disasters, climate research, and material innovations. The winter of 2024 brought several important developments that directly affect how home builders approach seismic design, flood mitigation, energy performance, and wildfire resilience. Understanding these changes helps builders make informed decisions about materials, methods, and
Value engineering has become something of a loaded term in home building. For many builders, it conjures images of stripping out features, downgrading materials, and squeezing every last cent out of a budget. But that misses the point entirely. True value engineering is not about making homes cheaper to build at the expense of quality.
How Pardee Homes Crafts a Boutique Active Adult Community with Local Character When TRI Pointe Group decided to enter the 55-plus housing market, the company faced a strategic question that many national builders encounter: should it roll out a uniform brand across all markets, or let each local operation shape its own identity? The answer
The International Builders’ Show (IBS) has long been the premier event where the housing industry gathers to showcase what is next for residential construction. The 2019 edition of the IBS Show Village took this tradition to a new level, presenting homes that challenged long-held assumptions about how buildings are designed, fabricated, and delivered. From unfolding
Southern Home Architecture: Timeless Design Principles for Modern Builders The homes of the American South carry a distinct architectural identity shaped by climate, culture, and craft. From deep wraparound porches to steep roof pitches that shed rain, these designs evolved to solve real problems while creating some of the most beloved residential architecture in the
Building Codes and Standards Update: What Residential Builders Need to Know The landscape of building codes and standards continues to shift, bringing both…
Building a home building company that thrives across market cycles requires more than financial discipline. It demands a deliberate strategy for diversifying risk across buyer demographics, product types, and geographic markets. Few companies illustrate this better than Trumark Companies, named the 2018 Builder of the Year by Pro Builder magazine. By targeting Millennials entering the
The Rise of Connected Communities in Home Building Home builders today face a new kind of buyer expectation. Homebuyers no longer ask only about square footage and cabinet finishes. They want to know whether the home is wired for the future, whether the thermostat learns their schedule, and whether the front door locks itself from
