Resources: Blog

Build Your Knowledge: Suggested Reading

We are passionate about sharing knowledge with our community of builders, manufacturers, and service providers. Here you will find a curated selection of articles on a variety of topics for your reading pleasure.
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3 Ways to Give Your Purchasing Strategies a Profitability Boost

For home builders, effective purchasing strategies play a critical role in maximizing profits while ensuring projects stay on schedule and meet quality standards.
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Stand Out from Your Competitors

In today’s competitive housing market, it can be a challenge to stand out in a crowd. Earning awards is a credible way to boost your brand and attract top talent and new customers.
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MonteVista Homes Success Story

Hear how ECI's residential construction suite of products has helped MonteVista Homes operate more efficiently.
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Field Controls: Delivering Premium Air Quality

Field Controls offers advanced HVAC solutions catered to both residential and commercial needs, ensuring optimal air quality, ventilation, and combustion performance for every space.
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The AZEK Company Expands 2025 Portfolio

The AZEK Company Expands 2025 Portfolio with Debut of Premium Vinyl Railing, Steel Railing, and Revolutionary Exterior Trim Made from up to 95% Recycled Material, Reinforcing Leadership in Outdoor Living Innovation
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Thin Brick Veneer for Exteriors: 6 Things Builders Should Know

StoneWorks makes achieving a traditional brick appearance easier and more cost-effective with thin brick veneer and a turnkey installation solution.
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Solve Quality and Service Problems with Effective Production Management

Production management is responsible for delivering quality construction and exceptional customer service and cannot abdicate this responsibility. Product quality starts at the top. Superintendents, suppliers, and trade contractors are not to blame for poor quality.
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2024 Driving for Kids Charity Event Recap

For the ninth year, Emma and Chuck participated in the Driving for Kids charity event, September 20-22, 2024. Driving for Kids supports chronically ill kids and their families to spend a week of camping at Roundup River Ranch which is on the Colorado River in Gypsum, Colorado.
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Partner Spotlight: Cornerstone’s Blueprint for Cutting Costs with Builder Forward Commitments

As your trusted partner, we’re excited to share how Cornerstone is making a difference for builders nationwide through their Builder Forward Commitments program.
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Spice Things Up with The Parma® Kitchen Collection

Want to spice up your kitchen? Let the Parma Kitchen Collection bring the perfect amount of pizzazz to your décor.
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InSinkErator® Next Generation Innovation

America's #1 disposal brand continues to innovate with next generation features.
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Kingswood Capital Management Announces Acquisition of Kichler Lighting and Merger with Progress Lighting

Kingswood Capital Management Announces Acquisition of Kichler Lighting and Merger with Progress Lighting to Establish a Leading Residential Lighting Platform
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Green Park Homes Launches First Homes for HOPE Project

On Monday, September 9th, Green Park Homes and affiliated trades gathered together to kick off their first Homes for HOPE project.
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Introducing Uponor ServicePEX™

Introducing Uponor ServicePEX™— the latest innovation from the trusted name in PEX piping for more than 40 years.
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Endeavor Business Media Announces Acquisition of Scranton Gillette Communications Buildings Media & Event Brands

Endeavor Business Media announces the acquisition of a portfolio of construction related events from Scranton Gillette Communications.
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Guard Your Traffic: Uncertainty is Raising the Caution Flag

In today’s business environment, metrics have become a favorite analytical tool. However, looking at too many metrics can be confusing and distract home builders from focusing on one of the most important metrics at this moment: TRAFFIC.
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Builder Forward Commitments: Your Competitive Advantage

In today’s market, balancing affordability for buyers with maintaining your profitability is no easy task. Rising interest rates have left many buyers on the sidelines, and price reductions aren’t always the best solution. That’s where Builder Forward Commitments come in...
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Schuber Mitchell Homes Announces Acquisition of Cronkhite Homes

Schuber Mitchell Homes is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Cronkhite Homes.
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Emser Tile Takes Home Two Awards

With more than 74,000 voters, Emser Tile has won not only one but two KBB Readers' Choice Awards!
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The Best Material For Exterior Trim That Lasts

All AZEK premium trim products are made using advanced materials science and crafted for installation ease.
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Transformative Model Home Upgrades: The Key to Boosting Sales

In today’s competitive real estate market, making your model home stand out is essential for driving sales. But what does it take to create a model home that not only attracts attention but also converts interest into action?
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In Memory: Remembering Bernie Glieberman 

We are deeply saddened to share the news that Bernie Glieberman passed away on August 26.
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Avoid These Product Design Mistakes

Product design plays a major role in a home builder’s ability to be competitive and profitable. It’s also a common blind spot. Two common mistakes home builders make with product design include having too many plans and designing homes for themselves instead of their buyers.
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The Key to Home Builder Growth and Profitability

In the competitive world of home building, achieving consistent growth and profitability requires more than just quality craftsmanship and market knowledge. A strategic approach to business management is necessary, and this is where consulting and coaching services prove invaluable.
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Higharc Joins Builder Partnerships

Shinn Builder Partnerships welcomes Higharc, an integrated product platform for builders to design, sell, and build better homes, to their partnership program to continue pioneering innovation and pairing builders with industry-leading technology.
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WEBINAR: Navigating the Upcoming 45L Tax Credit Changes and ENERGY STAR® Requirements

Discover how you can EARN TAX INCENTIVES WITH VENTILATION SOLUTIONS THAT HELP MEET ENERGY STAR v3.2 REQUIREMENTS while providing a healthier, more energy-efficient home.
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Photo Journal of Chuck & Emma's Road Trip to Bring the Lotus Emira to Colorado

The Lotus Emira, which was a retirement gift from a group of builders for the "Driving for Kids" event, is now in my garage after its 10-day, 2,565-mile excursion from Naples to Denver.
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Wayne Dalton Shines at the 2024 Spring IDA Expo+ in Las Vegas

This April, Wayne Dalton didn't simply attend the Las Vegas 2024 Spring IDA Expo+; we rocked it!
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Organization for Every Space

With over 30 years of experience in the professional shelving industry, Rubbermaid® is proud to be a reliable brand that builders and contractors can trust for closet organization solutions.
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5 Reasons to Use a Garbage Disposal

Using a garbage disposal keeps food waste out of the trash and out of the landfill – for a fresher, cleaner kitchen and healthier planet.
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The Impact of Lighting Design on Model Home Sales Success

Lighting plays a critical role in the perception and success of model homes. From the inviting glow of natural light to the strategic placement of artificial lighting, the right lighting design can significantly influence a buyer’s decision.
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Larson Announces Additional Programs at Builder Partnerships

Larson Motorized Retractable Screens are now a part of the Builder Partnerships Rebate Program! Models 6+, 7+, 8+, 9+, 10+.
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Lennox Named Best Overall and Most Efficient Air Conditioner Brand by Forbes Home

We’re proud and excited to share that Forbes Home has named Lennox 2024’s Best Overall and Most Efficient Air Conditioning Brand!
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3 Strategies for Minimizing Chaos and Maximizing Profitability

In a strong housing market, mediocre management in a home building company merely lowers profitability. In a weak market, it can result in collapse of the company.
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Leading the Way: Superintendents Drive Home Building Success and Profitability

It’s no secret that skilled superintendents are key to the success of a home building company. Their management talents significantly influence both project outcomes and overall profitability.
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NoviHome Joins Builder Partnerships

NoviHome, a leading innovator in custom app solutions for the homebuilding industry, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Builder Partnerships.
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Field Controls Joins Builder Partnerships

Field Controls is proud to announce its partnership with Builder Partnerships, a collaboration aimed at empowering homebuilders with top-tier HVAC solutions.
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HERS Index vs Energy Star

Energy efficiency in homes is vital for both economic and environmental reasons, which is why builders have robust tools like the HERS Index and Energy Star ratings to gauge and improve the energy performance of buildings.
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TimberTech Cladding

Innovative architecture demands innovative solutions, especially when it comes to weatherproofing.
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DuPont's Education Hub. Keep Learning. Keep Building Better.

Discover educational content at DuPont's Education Hub including their recent webinar, Air Seal with Confidence: Selecting the Right Polyurethane Spray Foam.
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Congratulations to Our Builder Members Featured on Pro Builder's 2024 Housing Giants List

Our builder partners are continually ranked among the top home building companies in the country.
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Breaking Ground on Better Permitting: How to Get to Faster Approvals and Fewer Delays

Permit-related delays cost construction teams valuable time and money. That’s no secret. The good news is, there's a better path forward.
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New Heat Pump and Side-Discharge Inverter Systems

Goodman is transforming residential HVAC systems with the introduction of our new split system, side-discharge air conditioners and heat pumps.
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2023 Financial Study Results: Gross Profit Determines Success in Today's Environment

It is essential to recognize that superior gross profit provides the necessary flexibility to respond to changing market conditions.
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Cornerstone Home Lending Joins Builder Partnerships

Cornerstone Home Lending, a leading mortgage provider, is proud to announce its strategic collaboration with Shinn Builder Partnerships, through a partnership.
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ICS Joins Builder Partnerships

Builder Partnerships is excited to announce its strategic partnership with ICS, a leading consulting firm specializing in tax strategies and inspection services for builders and developers.
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Therma-Tru Announces Updated Rebate Programs at Builder Partnerships!

The Therma-Tru Veris Collection is now part of the Builder Partnerships Therma-Tru rebate program!
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IT'S HERE! American Lighting's New Website is Live!

We are so excited to share new features and updates with you all! 
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Going to SEBC? Several of our partners will be there.

View the list of BP partners participating in SEBC 2024.
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The True Essence of a Builder of Choice™

Contrary to popular belief, being a builder of choice doesn’t equate to being the largest player in the market. It means being the preferred choice within the market.
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Drees Homes Recognized as a US Best Managed Company for the Third Consecutive Year

Drees Homes is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2024 US Best Managed Company.
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TK Design & Associates Designed the 2024 Readers’ Choice for Best Overall Home

From the Craftsman-inspired main home to the luxurious pool house and the meticulously landscaped grounds, it’s no surprise this Northville beauty is our 2024 winner.
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Bradford White Supports Women in the Skilled Trades with New Partnership and Scholarship Funding

The trusted manufacturer announces $10,000 donation and two $3,500 scholarships to support Women in Plumbing and Piping.
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How 2023's Housing Market Conditions Are Affecting the 2024 Market

Last year ended on an optimistic note, but persistent headwinds still exist to keep 2024 from getting the housing market back to pre-pandemic levels.
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TK Design Joins Builder Partnerships

TK Design has developed an alliance with Builder Partnerships to help builders create cutting edge, exciting home plans that maximize absorption and increase margins.
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2024 Executive Summit Recap

Over three action-packed days in Cape Coral, Florida, attendees experienced presentations from an incredible lineup of guest speakers, participated in breakout sessions, and formed a network among their peers.
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Elevate Your Home’s Charm: Unveiling the Power of Curb Appeal

Have you ever strolled down a street, your eyes catching a house that seemed to wink at you with its charm? That’s the magic of high curb appeal.
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Building Excellence: How Superior Management Skills Elevate Superintendent Performance

In the home building industry, the effectiveness of superintendents can make or break a project. Strong management skills are essential for this key role, as they directly impact profitability, customer satisfaction, and the overall success of a construction project.
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9th Annual Driving for Kids Endurance Run

Chuck and Emma Shinn’s “Shindig Rover” team participates once again in the Driving for Kids charity event supporting chronically ill kids and their families to spend a week of camp at Roundup River Ranch.
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NEW 2024 New Products from ThermaTru

Beautiful options for today's homes. Elevate your living spaces with our 2024 product offering, a collection that goes beyond the ordinary.
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2024 Sustainability Report

As a global innovation leader and premier multi-industrial company, we deliver sustainable solutions to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
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Denver-Based Thrive Home Builders Among the First in the Nation to Build Homes to Earn the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR NextGen Certification

Thrive Home Builders (Thrive) is pleased to announce that it will be among the first builders in the country to offer production homes that earn the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR NextGen certification.
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StoneWorks at The New American Home 2024

StoneWorks®, the nation’s #1 brand of turnkey stone installation solutions, is once again a Gold sponsor of The National Association of Home Builders The New American Home® - the official show home of the International Builders’ Show® (IBS).
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Announcing Winners of This Year’s Achievement Awards

On April 23, during the 2024 Executive Summit, Shinn Group recognized the following home builders for their commitment to excellence, discipline, and continuous improvement.
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Building Better Futures: The Path to Increased Efficiency and Profitability

Are inadequate management practices hindering your organization’s growth potential? Is there room for improvement in your team’s knowledge and skills in areas like construction management, communication, and problem-solving? Are inefficiencies in your project management practices leading to delays, cost overruns, and resource misallocation? You are not alone.
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Sell the Efficiency of Your Operation to Trades and Suppliers

You achieve Builder of Choice status when suppliers and trades want to work for you over all the other builders in your market. They will send the best crews and give you the best price. This can be worth 5 to 10 percent in lower costs compared to your competition.
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Trane Technologies Announces Completely New Residential HVAC Product Portfolio

New, more sustainable portfolio will reduce homeowners’ energy costs and carbon footprints and advance company’s emissions reduction targets including Gigaton Challenge
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Fire-resistant Decking in a Class of Its Own

Fire-resistant decking you won’t find anywhere else. TimberTech Advanced PVC offers both beauty and fire resistance, giving you peace of mind and a deck you can enjoy for years to come.
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Richmond’s Builder of the Year

Every year, we get decked out and show up strong for The Home Building Association of Richmond’s annual Major Achievement in Marketing Excellence awards, or MAME awards. These honors recognize the best of Richmond’s homebuilders, communities, homes, builders, and campaigns, while also spotlighting our industry’s brightest talent with Personal Excellence Awards.
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It's Not a Dreamy Home Without Delta

There’s no doubt about it, the bathrooms in this year's HGTV® Dream Home 2024 are an absolute showstopper and Delta® faucets and fixtures add a stylish yet functional touch to each one.
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Gateway: Wayne Dalton's Door Elevates HGTV's Renovation Aloha Makeover

When it comes to first impressions, nothing speaks louder than a home's façade. On HGTV's newest series, Renovation Aloha, this truth was spectacularly brought to life with the help of Wayne Dalton.
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10 Reasons Why Every Builder Should Specify Bora-Care Termite Pretreatments

Now there is a solution to protecting your structures from termites that can earn you points in green building programs such as LEED® for Homes, NGBS Green Poduct Certification ProgramTM, EarthCraft® and many others. Instead of poisoning the soil under a home, Bora-Care eliminates the wood as a food source while saving you one full day of cycle time.
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Safe Lock by Kwikset: The Best Value for Your Home

The Affordable Door Hardware Solution for Your Single-Family or Multifamily Home
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Show Veteran Finds New Perspective at IBS 2024

Despite my many years of attending the International Builders’ Show, this year, it felt like I was seeing everything through fresh eyes. What was the catalyst for this new perspective? Before the show, I attended several NAHB committee meetings. What I learned in the meetings, and the inspiring people I met there, sparked a new outlook and momentum for me that prevailed throughout the entire event.
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International Builder Show2024, 10 Key Takeaways - PART 1

The International Builders Show in Vegas was the highest-attended show in 15 years with over 75,000 attendees.
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Builder Partnerships Names TruTeam 2023 Partner of the Year

TruTeam, the nation’s largest network of local installers, has been named the Builder Partnerships Partner of the Year for 2023. The award was announced during Builder Partnerships' 18th Annual Networking Reception at the International Builders' Show.
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Insightful Perspectives from IBS 2024: Michael Kramer’s Vision for Future Home Design

I recently had the opportunity of speaking at NAHB’s International Builders’ Show (IBS) 2024. As we navigate the evolving landscape of home design, I’m thrilled to share insights into how BSB Design is leading the charge in crafting spaces that transcend mere aesthetics to foster genuine, enriching living experiences.
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Eliant Joins Builder Partnerships

Builder Partnerships is pleased to announce the newest service provider member to our organization.
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Lennox and ServiceTitan Announce Field Service Management Partnership With Enhanced Support

Industry leaders Lennox Residential HVAC and ServiceTitan forge a partnership to help contractors digitize processes, increase profitability, and enhance the customer experience.
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Empervious Wins Best Kitchen and Bath Product at IBS!

Every year, the Best of IBS Awards recognize outstanding products and services in various categories that set benchmarks in design, technology, and functionality. This year, Empervious™ by Emser enjoyed top honors for its innovative design.
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How to Achieve Greater Levels of Success

Our remote and on-site consulting and coaching packages are designed to help home builders transform their organizations by addressing problem areas and building systems to deliver profits well above the industry standard.
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Participate in Emma Shinn's 31st Annual Financial & Operations Study

How did your company measure up in 2023?
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Unlocking LEED Credit Opportunities with Unilock

Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED), is a green building certification program that recognizes best-in-class building strategies and practices that have a positive impact on the health of occupants, while promoting renewable, clean energy.
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How Social Media Management Boosts SEO

In the dynamic landscape of digital marketing, the synergy between social media and search engine optimization (SEO) is undeniable. As businesses strive to maximize their online visibility, the role of social media management services becomes increasingly crucial.
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Trane® Named America’s Most Trusted® HVAC Brand for the 10th Consecutive Year

Trane® has been named the top residential HVAC brand in Lifestory Research’s America’s Most Trusted® study for 10 consecutive years.
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Success with Technology: The Game-Changer is Leadership

The driving force behind success with technology is people, not the technology itself. Understanding this fundamental principle is essential for harnessing the full potential of technology for the benefit of an organization.
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Beyond Bargaining: Negotiate Like a Pro

Let's explore why negotiation skills are so important. For a purchasing team, they're like the secret sauce of success. Have you ever felt like you’re not getting the best deals or that you’re leaving money on the table? That's your cue to focus on sharpening your negotiation skills.
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Why You Can't Afford Not to Take Full Advantage of the Builder Partnerships Rebate Program

Does a six-figure boost in earnings sound good to you?
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Indoor Air Quality & Why Homeowners Need It

Now, more than ever, fresh, clean air is essential to a healthy home. Good indoor air quality means there is just the right amount of humidity as well as low amounts of harmful chemicals, smoke, and particles in the air. More states and homeowners are demanding better air quality inside because fresh, clean air is essential to good health.
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Clayton's Crossmod Homes Offer Attainable Housing Solution in U.S. Cities

The homes combine off-site construction with site-built features and are positioned to help increase inventory while tackling restrictive zoning policies.
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Find the 2024 Buyer

We have had several years of sales price escalation and cost increases. In that time, it was easy to load up our homes or get careless in our design process.
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Sneak Peek: New 2024 Lighting Designs

Exclusive first look at new 2024 lighting innovations, featuring sleek fandeliers, geometric light fixtures, and cutting-edge LED lighted mirrors & more.
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Equipping Your Homes with Limitless Dimming Control

Introducing limitless lighting control with the newest advanced LED dimmer from the radiant® Collection.
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Explore How Doors Come to Life with Glass

Create an entrance that says you have high standards for style, quality and craftsmanship.
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Maximizing Returns: The ROI of Interior Design in Model Homes

In the competitive landscape of the real estate market, builders and developers are constantly seeking ways to set their homes apart and attract potential buyers. One powerful tool in their arsenal is the strategic use of interior design in model homes.
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Pro Builder 2024 Housing Forecast

Builder optimism is up: The share of builders that are optimistic about the state of the markets in which they operate rose to 63.6%, about a 10-point bump up from our survey last year.
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Expand Your Network and Knowledge at IBS 2024

Going to IBS 2024? Don't miss our 18th Annual Networking Reception, our NAHB educations sessions, and be sure to visit us in booth W3759.
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Revolutionizing Outdoor Living to Create a More Sustainable Future

Together with our parent company, The AZEK Company, we’re creating a lasting impact on the world by transforming hundreds of millions of pounds of landfill-bound waste and scrap into beautiful, low-maintenance, long-lasting TimberTech products each year.
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