Technology

Two More Startups Take Aim At California’s Home Buyers

RSI Development and Trumark Homes step modestly into still-weak housing markets.

Wood-Framed Construction Gaining Ground for Taller Mid-Rises

But going beyond six stories still raises questions in U.S.

How to Succeed in Green Building

New Hampshire Builder Uses Factory-Built and High-Performance Building Componets to Construct Energy-Efficient Homes.

Ten Tech Companies Form Software Alliance

Leading tech firms combine forces to offer best-of-breed products to builders.

Complete Connection

Construction management software provider Builder MT is now marketing and supporting Corrigo's Web-based warranty application.

Work on the Web

A FAMILIAR COMPLAINT among builders is that they can automate their own companies, but getting subs to buy into such automation is still...

Home Technology Holds On

Builders continue to offer home technology even in a down market.

Scaling Back Smartly

Integrated home automation systems can maximize space efficiency and make a small home feel larger.

Smart Meters

Utility companies will be able to interact with home control systems through smart meters.

RadioRA-SR Offers Wireless Control for Single-Room Application

BUILDER Readers' 10 Favorite Products of '08

Sliding door hardware tops the list.

Automatic Portable Generator

Men's dens move up from the basement

Guys need their own space, too—whether that getaway spot is used for woodworking, macramé, late night fantasy football trades on the waiver...

Seattle Builder Offers Lagotek Home Automation

A builder in Bellvue, Wash., offers home automation as a part of a luxury condo project.

Transparent Technology

With its warm woods and decadent finishes, this upscale residence offers proof that a high-tech home needn't be sterile to get its groove...

A Primer on Pay-Per-Click Marketing for Home Builders

Most small business owners have never used this powerful tool for connecting with prospective customers and driving traffic to their Web...

Builder Web Sites Need to be Designed for Access on Mobile Phones

Pared-down sites with most popular information work best.

Tax Credit Burnishes Builders' Internet Marketing

But some companies still don't seem to fully believe in the power of their Web sites as promotional tools.

Collaboration Between Software Developers Benefits Builders

Software companies join forces to offer builders an end-to-end tool.

New Reimbursement Tracking System Software Helps Companies Track Reimbursable Costs

New Reimbursement Tracking System Software Helps Companies Track Reimbursable Costs.

New Software May Help Builders Manage Green Construction

Builder Management Software Systems May Provide Critical Help With Managing Green Construction