Lighting is one of the most impactful elements in residential construction, yet it is often treated as an afterthought. Well-planned residential lighting design does more than illuminate a room; it shapes how spaces feel, functions, and support daily life. For home builders and contractors, understanding the principles of modern lighting can elevate a project from […]
The Pacific region of the United States, encompassing Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington, represents one of the most dynamic and competitive housing markets in the country. According to the 2019 Professional Builder Housing Giants Report, the top home builders in this region closed tens of thousands of new homes in 2018, with lessons from
An analysis of the top home builders in the East North Central region from the 2019 Housing Giants report reveals how PulteGroup, M/I Homes, Lennar, and others achieved market leadership through geographic strategy, operational scale, and market focus.
The 2019 Housing Giants Report from Professional Builder ranked the top 50 single-family detached home builders in the United States, led by industry heavyweights D.R. Horton with 47,208 closings, Lennar at 36,629, and PulteGroup at 19,659. These numbers represent far more than bragging rights. They reveal patterns in how multi-market home builders succeed by combining
The construction industry remains reluctant to adopt information technology, hindering productivity and efficiency. Explore the barriers to digital transformation in home building and strategies for builders ready to close the technology gap.
A properly installed under-slab vapor barrier is one of the most critical components in residential concrete foundation construction. Without adequate protection between the concrete slab and the ground beneath, moisture migrates upward through the concrete, leading to flooring failures, mold growth, indoor air quality problems, and long-term structural concerns. Builders who prioritize vapor barrier specification
Learn how home builders can evaluate new construction technology with a practical framework, avoid hype traps, and make smart timing decisions about digital tools and systems.
The home building industry has operated on the same fundamental model for decades: build model homes, attract buyers through curb appeal, and guide them through a linear sales funnel. But the world around home building has changed dramatically. Consumers who can order groceries by voice command, book vacations without speaking to an agent, and have
The Persistent Patterns Holding Home Builders Back Home building is a business unlike any other. With a relatively modest investment, a builder can purchase a plan, secure a lot, subcontract the work, and start generating revenue. In many states, a contractors license is not even required if all work is subcontracted. Building just one or
Regional home builders across the United States are increasingly looking beyond their home markets to capture growth. Whether driven by land scarcity in established metros, demographic shifts, or the ambition to scale, the move to expand into new territories is both an opportunity and a risk. Drawing on insights from builders who have successfully entered
