Category: construction
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FourPlans: It Only Looks Like a Two-Story
One-story homes are a versatile and practical option for many buyers, but it’s hard to beat two-story designs for sheer impressiveness. Why not offer a home with the best of both?
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BUILDER Magazine Names Builder of the Year
The annual award recognizes excellence in business strategy and corporate leadership.
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BUILDER Names Fastest-Growing Builders of 2012
The honorees—a national builder and a regional start-up—both significantly boosted their closings in a recovering marketplace.
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Moen Faucets Go Mod
The contemporary 90 Degree collection highlights geometric forms.
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Mystery Inspector 6: Simple, Neat Air Sealing for Plumbing and HVAC
A good start to an inspection on a jobsite in southern Maryland.
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2013 Phoenix Award Winners Announced
The accolade, presented by BUILDER, honors home builders that have risen from the dust of the housing recession.
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An Alternative to Stacked Condos Strikes a Chord
KTGY Group devises a design that aligns townhouses of different widths, side by side, without losing unit density.
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Mystery Inspector Visits Arlington, Va.
Over the past decade as better building practices have worked their way into the code, and as builders and consumers have become more interested in energy-efficient construction, it has been interesting to see if the practices that we write about in magazine articles make it to the job site.
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FourPlans: A Little Bit Country
Country style remains a popular choice for home buyers. Of course, you don’t have to build huge farmhouses to get the effect; these modestly sized homes capture the essence of country living with smart layouts sure to win over buyers of all kinds.
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Mystery Inspector 5: Ductwork Done Right
Sealed ductwork saves energy and keeps indoor air clean, and the materials you use make a difference.