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Stonewood LLC needed a system to stop losing time on basic tasks during custom builds. BuildTools provided the structure they needed to increase efficiency and grow 5X without adding to their team.

The 60-unit Brookland Grove community will offer homes with roof terraces priced starting in the $800,000s in the District of Columbia—Brookland Grove in the Brookland neighborhood.

His leadership role with Drees Homes began in 1965 and his company garnered many industry awards over the decades. Pro Builder presented Drees with its Builder of the Year title in 1991, Drees was a National Housing Quality gold award winner in 1994 and in 2014, Builder Partnerships presented Drees with the Lee Evans Pinnacle of Management Excellence Award.

These flexible solutions represent the next step in the evolution of the plastic enclosures–the dual-purpose functionality allows installers to use the enclosure for structured wiring organization or for AV storage in-wall behind the TV for a clutter-less entertainment space.

Ceiling fans are more than just practical, they can add style to any room. Let us show you how Kichler ceiling fans can shape your space.

Florida Builder creates a leading smart home package to enhance all new homes.

Notice 2021-20 provides much needed guidance on the 2020 Employee Retention Credit (ERC), including a definition of the word “nominal”.

This 5-minute short film, based on the true story of one of HOPE’s clients from Rwanda.

Last year brought supply chain disruptions into sharp focus in the residential construction industry.

The builder aims to support the community in the wake of the pandemic and historic snowstorm. This contribution will support 100,000 meals for those in need, based on estimates that the organization can provide seven meals for every dollar donated.

As we approach the end of March 2021, we thought it might be advantageous for everyone to take stock in their relationships and review ways that builders, manufacturers and service providers keep and build those relationships.

We know you are busy. We can help! Builder Partnerships offers integrations with ECI MarkSystems® and MiTek® KOVA to make rebate submissions easier for our builder members.

Even building pros can’t tell the difference between premium composite and wood. With lumber prices stubbornly fixed at near record highs and showing no signs of budging, it’s easy to see why so many home builders and contractors have turned to composite decking materials.

DuPont Tyvek DrainVent Rainscreen offers superior performance against water intrusion to protect the unique reclaimed wood cladding of the Guadalupe River Ranch.

From the Blog: Community Design in 2021 and Beyond- Part 1, The Thoughtful Home Series- Part 1, Large Land Parcels Create Big Impact, and much more...

The California-based builder has acquired Epic Homes, a well-established builder in the Denver market.

Gas and traditional electric radiant technology dominate cooking appliances, but a better option—induction—is making strong gains and worth consideration. A technology that has been around since the early 1900, induction cooks by heating pots and pans directly, instead of using an electric or gas element. Cooktops and ranges that utilize induction use a magnetic.

Ventilation products manufacturer Broan-NuTone says its latest offering, Overture, is the first whole-home monitoring and fully-integrated ventilation system on the market.

Developer Tellus Group is adding new builders and plans to open a second elementary school in the master plan. [Featuring Builder Partnerships builder members: Grenadier Homes & Shaddock Homes]

With our vast network of nationwide dealers, you can find a Therma-Tru door right in your area.

The outlet allows for USB-based device charging in kitchens, bathrooms, and other areas that require GFCI protection. For the first time, Legrand will offer a ground fault circuit interrupter outlet.

Article featuring four of Builder Partnerships builder members: JayMarc Homes, Taylor Morrison, Camelot Homes & Hakes Brothers.

GAF, an industry leading roofing manufacturer, has received the 6th Annual Builder Partnerships Partner of the Year Award.

Prospective home buyers love the possibility of having an up-to-date, spa-inspired bathroom. With a steam shower, you can offer that important “wow!” factor– and resale value – for your clients.

Mattamy Homes has purchased a 22-acre portion of the Gladden Farms master-planned community in Tucson, Arizona, for $7.5 million.

Google has reopened its application programming interfaces for Google Nest and other smart home products. Following this move, smart home control manufacturer Brilliant has announced that its product will once again be compatible with Google Nest.

Door hardware might not seem all that important in a complex enterprise such as a house, but when specified correctly, it can make a huge difference and contribute to the overall design.

Variances are a major obstacle to achieving high profit margins. If you’re not controlling your variances, you’re not protecting your profits.

We’re pleased to announce we have resumed our in-person events. Judging by the success of last month’s Managing for Profit seminar in Denver, our builder community is just as ready as we are to get back in the classroom for the networking opportunities and dynamic learning experiences our in-person training events are known for.

Online for you to report your 2020 performance and be ranked among the most successful home builders in the U.S. **Extended Deadline: 3/12/2021**

This Shinn Consulting advisor identifies 4 factors for improved margin performance. Just ask Jim Weigel, senior consultant for Colorado-based Shinn Consulting, one of the industry‘s foremost advisory firms. Weigel, a former home builder, offers Shinn clients expert counsel in management, marketing, operations, and finance, as well as quality and valuation issues.

At the outset of 2020, Emma Shinn felt confident that home builders were poised to have a “super” year. Back then, demand looked promising, and builders were controlling their operating expenses. Shinn, perhaps more than most housing industry prognosticators, had the advantage of historical perspective.

The New Home Company (NYSE: NWHM) has earned an industry-leading reputation for designing homes and living experiences that put homebuyers first. NWHM first learned about the new Brilliant Smart Home System, which offers integrations with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit and Siri, in 2019.

Creates efficiencies by automating and linking all processes. Allows you to work smarter when faced with limited staff and resources, and much more...

Smart Lighting from the radiant® Collection means enhanced ease, convenience, and security thanks to superior control via app and home assistants like Alexa.

The Genie Company is pleased to announce that Aladdin Connect smart garagge door openers and controllers are now integrated with Universal Remote Control (URC), a leading smart home automation and control solutions company.

The Genie Company is pleased to announce that Aladdin Connect smart garagge door openers and retrofit kits are now integrated with the package-delivery porch box from BenchSentry, the premier porch box solution.

America’s top color experts have made their choices for the 2021 Colors of the Year or in some cases 2021 Palettes of the Year. We've pulled them all together to provide you with one convenient resource.

DJK Custom Homes’ flagship model home project features the latest cutting-edge products and materials, which played a part in the home reaching its LEED Platinum certification.

Introducing the 2021 Kichler® Ceiling Fan Collections.

Industry standard profits are usually around 3% to 6%, according to Jim Weigel, a Denver-based consultant with Builder Partnerships, but he believes that by pricing homes properly, builders can improve that to 12% net or better.

The FASB recently voted to provide private companies and not-for-profit entities with the option to perform the identification and evaluation of a triggering event for goodwill impairment at the reporting date.

Homebuyer demand for smart technology has been on the rise for years, and if you have yet to embrace home tech, smart light switches are one of the best and easiest ways to do it.

Home buyers looking to build a custom home are often faced with several complexities during the process, including finding the right piece of land, hiring a great architect, and designing the home of their dreams, all while sticking to a budget. JayMarc Homes, a Seattle-based custom builder, aims to solve these key pain points with the launch of its new JayMarc Curated collection.

Bosgraaf Homes needed to make a change. After a thorough evaluation, the team decided to go with MarkSystems and has been happy ever since.

The home building industry is at the crux of a crisis: the shortage and high cost of lumber is a real threat. Due to a shortage of raw material, many lumber mills are shutting down, causing additional uncertainty about lumber availability and concern that prices will continue to rise.

Builder Partnerships recently conducted its annual survey of our builder members. Each year, we request that our membership share information about their current successes and challenges along with their outlook for the upcoming year. Even with 2020 being the year that it was (full of changes and challenges mainly driven by a global pandemic), our builder members found a way to succeed.

Builder Partnerships is committed to helping our manufacturer and service provider members gain exposure to their target market and connect with our community of successful and engaged builders. When we learned that the IBS Virtual Experience (IBSx) was experiencing technical difficulties and that many of our members' virtual booths were impacted by the outage, we immediately got to work on a plan to help our members share their product information and educational content with our builder community.

With IBS 2021 transitioning to a virtual event, our annual IBS networking reception has been cancelled. We look forward to seeing everyone at the 2022 event. We encourage our manufacturer and service provider members to make the most of your marketing budgets by investing in our powerful outreach programs designed to help you increase sales and selling efficiency, click article to view.

If you are not currently looking at implementing an integrated management solution to manage your company, you need to be. Read the Homebuilder’s Guide to ERPs to learn more about the value of having an integrated system.

Look at the technological improvements TimberTech AZEK has made in recent years. Improved moisture resistance. Because these products use no organic material, they don't rot and they don't support mold or mildew growth.

Garage door manufacturer Wayne Dalton is offering its first extruded aluminum exterior security shutter, designed for extra security for exterior access to residential properties. The Model 523RX Security Shutter is made to be installed at the driveway access from the street or at residential property entrances in high-traffic areas.

Make sure you’re ready by joining us to learn how to find leads, plan jobs fast, and close more sales after severe weather hits with GAF WeatherHub. Find out how you can unleash the power of payments and financing with GAF SmartMoney powered by Payzer.

Three model homes at the McSweeny Farms master-planned community in Hemet, California. Collection floor plans available at McSweeny Farms: one single-story plan and two two-story plans. The homes range from approximately 2,080 to 2,660 square feet in size, with up to five bedrooms, up to three baths, and two-car garages.

Dallas-based Gehan Homes, the tenth largest private home builder, acquired the Denver-based Wonderland Homes. Canada-based Empire Communities [launched its U.S. Homebuilding Division in 2016 in Houston, TX], one of the largest North American private builders, acquired Shea Homes North Carolina. American Southern Homes (ASH) has now entered the Arizona markets through its acquisition of Dorn Homes.

The Genie Company is pleased to announce that Aladdin Connect smart garage door openers and retrofit kits are now "Works With SmartThings" certified.

Join RubinBrown’s Manufacturing & Distribution Services Group for the first installment of the 2021 Supply Chain Webinar Series.

The two largest demographic groups will need housing during this decade. Baby boomers will be entering their last stage of housing demand as they become empty nesters and hit retirement age, and millennials will be demanding housing throughout the decade.

Don't miss Emma Shinn, Builder Partnerships & Shinn Consulting VP, speaking on the on-demand Q&A session with an all-female panel of leaders in the idustry moderated by Monica Wheaton, Director of Customer Success, Residential Home Construction at ECI.

This catalog features our extensive line of profiles, including our core stocked assortment as well as specialty sizes and finishes.

Environmental StoneWorks develops stone solutions with the installer, builder and homeowner in mind. The only national manufacturer and installer of stone veneer and thin brick.

The Energy Information Administration reported a 6.2 million-barrel draw on U.S. propane inventory.

American Standard representatives facilitated the Asanos’ builders’ engagement of Patuxent Environmental Group (PEG), one of the nation’s leading HVAC consulting engineers.

Don't miss Shinn Consulting consultants Ed Hauck and Jim Weigel, along with Stephen Moore Senior Partner at BSB Design, with their on-demand education session available until March 31, 2021

Update from Builder Partnerships (updated December 7, 2020)

Therma-Tru has reimagined its Classic Craft premium entry door series, with new and old options developed and curated based on customer preferences and trending design styles.

Updated 2/11/21: Our Manufacturer & Service Provider Members Want To Connect. Optional links, platforms and on-demand sessions available from our manufacturer and service provider members.

The long-awaited sixth edition of Emma Shinn's essential book, Accounting & Financial Management for Residential Construction, is available for preorder.

Pacesetter Homes first learned about the Brilliant Smart Home Control System based on a recommendation from its technology integrator partner, ESD Technologies. The Brilliant system immediately piqued their interest because was the first in-wall smart home system that could be affordably installed as a standard feature by a production builder.

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released its annual list of the top 10 states for LEED green building with Massachusetts leading the country in 2020 with the most certified square feet per capita. Across the top states, more than 60% of certifications were office, healthcare, higher education, and K-12 projects.

Case Study: With a top-of-the-line design in mind, the team at Dale Hicks and Associates, LLC chose Uponor - a brand they have relied on for years - to provide the PEX plubming and fire sprinkler system solutions.

The ERC (Employee Retention Credit) is a refundable payroll tax credit designed to help employers adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic who maintain employee payroll during qualifying periods in 2020 and 2021.

Good news for users of ECI MarkSystems®, MiTek® BuilderMT, and MiTek® KOVA. Builder Partnerships offers integrations with these systems for direct data transfer of rebate submission information. Submit rebate information simply by posting a close date. It's that easy!

Weathermate Plus Housewrap is a non-woven, non-perforated polyolefin-based wrap designed for enhanced job-site durability and long-term product performance for builders.

Jacksonville, Florida–based Dream Finders Homes announced the price of its initial public offering (IPO) of 9.6 million shares of Class A common stock at the price of $13 per share.

Last quarter, Toll Brothers recorded the most signed home contracts in the builder’s 53-year history—on top of the 68% year-over-year increase. TIME reports Toll Brothers’ buyers are spending big on customization, with an average of buyer upgrades hitting $183,000 last quarter, another record.

“At Taylor Morrison, the reason we are where we are is that we love what we do,” said Sheryl Palmer.

No matter where you live and work, the winter season is a great time to focus on business-building skills.

Learn how to leverage your system to increase your bottom line in this on-demand webinar. As a production builder, variances are the most critical area to focus on in your business.

Executives from two leading home builders offer advice on how to design a Fortune 100 best place to work.

A new year comes with renewed optimism. Now is the perfect time to review the many opportunities and programs we offer to help you grow your market share and gain a competitive edge.

We are giving our manufacturer and service provider members a chance to have a product “shout-out” in our February editions of the Monthly Briefing and Manufacturer Access newsletters.

That’s 10% off everything in your kit — not just the solar panels. Each piece of the system included in your kit will be 10% cheaper, including: Racking, Inverter(s), Batteries & Backup (if applicable), Accessories, Hardware & More.

The annual National Housing Quality Awards recognize four home builders for their commitment to continuous operational improvement. The validation, and the reckoning, begin well before the home builders that apply for Pro Builder’s National Housing Quality (NHQ) Award receive the final feedback report from the judges who assessed their operations first-hand.

Propane may be a surprise player in green building's quest for zero-net-energy homes. Is achieving net-zero energy in a remodel on your resolution list? Look into propane. The director of the Propane Education and Research Council shares why, including propane's cost and performance.

Therma-Tru offers outstanding fire protection and meet building code requirements with a door designed for easier handling and installation.

We strive to connect manufacturers and mid-tier builders, and assist in the development of the relationship. Manufacturers are provided insights on how builders operate and how they are adapting to ever-changing industry trends. Manufacturers can use our database to inform their decisions and help them improve their businesses. Our direct network includes more than 1,500 builder members.

Environmental StoneWorks, the only national manufacturer and installer of stone veneer, is a part of the Cornerstone Building Brands family. Environmental StoneWorks is the only national manufacturer of stone veneer, offering stone veneer, panels, thin brick, and their installation.

CounterStrike® CSST has been designed with a proprietary jacket material in place of the standard yellow jacket.

After years of anticipating shifts in demographics and buyer demand, home builders and developers in Colorado are reaping the benefits, particularly with master-planned communities.

BSB Design experts will share their insight during the education series at The International Builders' Show.

At the close of 2020, Keystone’s trade partners and suppliers set a new record by generating more than $178,000 in donated or discounted services! Including the Keystone match, a resulting donation of more than $356,000 was given to Homes for HOPE.

Brizo’s Odin Collection features both sleek lines and soft curves available in seven different finishes.

Unbound Solar specializes in designing, building and delivering custom solar systems that integrates seamlessly into your existing building plans – no need to go back to the drawing board.

Homes for HOPE would like to thank the Mojo Foundation, led by Mick McGraw, CEO of Eastbrook Homes, for their record gift of $100,000! This donation enables HOPE International to provide biblically based training, savings services, and loans for more than 5,300 families living in poverty around the world!

Builder Partnerships is Pleased to Announce New Incentives from Brilliant

How to Set Expectations and Manage the Customer Experience. Learn more about the stages of customization and commoditization.

January 2021 Residential Market Update | Combat Myths in the Residential Space

Green Brick Partners, in partnership with Meritage Homes, has closed on the purchase of approximately 2,400 homesites for the development of Eastridge, a new residential community in Princeton, Texas, north of Dallas-Fort Worth.