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The recipient of the 2021 Lee Evans Award for Management Excellence is Atlanta-based builder Rockhaven Homes.

For over 65 years, LARSON® has worked hard to become a leading innovator, delivering the best products and services, and offering storm door installation systems that are the easiest in the market to install.

Legrand’s existing adorne and radiant smart lighting product collections now offer products with integrated Netatmo smart home technology.

Mattamy Homes has announced plans to open sales for 83 homes in Jacksonville, Florida’s Mandarin neighborhood, located 15 miles south of downtown, in late spring 2022. The gated Olde Mandarin Estates community will offer a choice of three estate-style floor plans on 70-foot lots, with home prices starting from the mid-$400,000s.

The Cottages at Springfield Town Center are set to start construction in early 2022. This project is the second collaboration between the builder and developer following Baxter Village, also in Fort Mill.

Benchmarking is a method used to evaluate or check performance by comparing to an industry standard or other data.

Improving the reliability of the construction schedule is one of the most effective strategies for improving company performance.

The Wyatt Nantucket Retreat model is a two-story floor plan with two first-floor flex spaces, that includes 2,731 square feet of living space.

Our 2021/22 catalogue includes over 40 new products! Explore our newest on-trend collections, including striking pool tile Immerse, shimmering wall tile Luxo, and stunning marble-look Parkview.

Earlier this summer, Taylor Morrison—the No. 5 builder on the 2021 Builder 100—launched its virtual home buying platform, where buyers can purchase a new home from the comfort of their couch.

Brizo has created a new series of bath fixtures in collaboration with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, developed to evoke the celebrated architect’s design philosophy and approach.

Help Your Ag Customers Harvest More Savings. New propane grain dryers are a game changer on the farm.

Davidson Homes—No. 93 on the 2021 Builder 100—announced the expansion of its leadership team as the company prepares for its next stage of growth. The Huntsville, Alabama–based builder promoted Greg Duriez to chief operating officer and appointed Jeff Deane as chief financial officer.

One of the best aspects of the improving housing market is the manufacturer’s focus on estaships with buildersblishing relation.

Colorado-based builder Saint Aubyn Homes, originally founded by LeRoy Landhuis and a subsidiary of The Landhuis Co., will change its name to Tralon Homes. The change is a result of a new vision and direction for the company, according to the press release, and is effective immediately.

Last year’s net profit average for builders reached the highest level since management consulting firm The Shinn Group began tracking net income data in 1994. The previous record was set in 2006, but 2020’s net profit average of 11.4% beat out 2006’s levels by just 0.25% and exceeded 2019 income by 1.8%.

“We try and stick to the things we are very good at,” says Mirto, owner of Reliable Energy Solutions in Kerhonkson, New York. Those services are in high demand in his Hudson Valley market.

The builder team will consist of SLC Homebuilding, Southern Land Co.’s in-house building group, as well as two Colorado home builders: McStain Neighborhoods, based in Denver, and Wonderland Homes [a Builder Partnerships member], based in Greenwood Village.

Remarkably, the donation generated through this project by the Grand Homes team and their committed trade partners and suppliers, will push them beyond three million dollars of lifetime giving in support of Homes for HOPE!

An impressive jump in profitability for home builders is among the compelling results of the 2020 Financial and Operations Analysis.

Emser Tile has introduced new tile collections designed for use in outdoor living environments, as well as expanded its existing outdoor tile options. New offerings include four collections of pool-rated tile.

Builders and remodelers can now provide homeowners with a system that monitors and optimizes the air in their home, with Broan-NuTone's new connected indoor air quality system, Overture.

Today’s home builders coordinate numerous elements—location, product, pricing, personnel, documents, schedules, service, trades, and suppliers, among others—to run their business. At the same time, home buyer satisfaction is an essential component of success and receives constant attention from wise companies with a goal of achieving customer loyalty and the repeat or referral sales that can generate. 

At our builder group meeting last month in Birmingham, several members were able to mark an item off their bucket list and test out their driving skills at the official US driving school of Porsche on the track at Barber Motorsports Park.

It is our pleasure to announce this year’s winners and congratulate them for their dedication to excellence and continuous improvement.

As you know, California recently made solar systems mandatory on new builds, while 10 states are currently considering similar measures. Meanwhile, 6 states have issued "solar-ready" mandates. Reserve your seat today for our live webinar on Thursday, July 29th, 2021 at 10:00 AM PDT.

Since the 1990s, the American master bath, as a concept, has exploded both in size and in luxury, making it one of the crucial rooms in the home.

Mungo Homes—a Clayton Properties Group brand—announced that Richmond, Virginia–based CraftMaster Homes is joining with the family-run, South Carolina–based builder.

Dublin, Ohio-based Epcon Communities—No. 59 on the 2021 Builder 100—has announced its entry into the Indianapolis market with two new communities. This will be the first new market for Epcon’s corporate office in 11 years.

Rustic farmhouse, French country, coastal, industrial…with so many different design styles, it can be difficult to determine what is best for your model home and prospective buyer.

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From windows to kitchen details, there are American-made products in every industry category. Builder Partnerships Manufacturer Partner - Organized Living - Featured in BUILDER Online's article.

With Kwikset’s selection of lock products and innovative solutions, it's never been easier to keep your family healthy and safe.

A follow-up review of the Brilliant Smart Home Control switch for easily setting up or expanding a smart home environment. Continues to be a great solution!

To help you educate yourself and your customers on this often overlooked and misunderstood roofing system component, GAF has developed a brand new series of attic ventilation videos.

With a wide selection of quality products in the latest colors, textures, and finishes, you can create outdoor spaces that mirror the comfort and luxury of the indoors.

Mattamy Homes—No. 19 builder on the 2021 Builder 100—closed on a land purchase in the Westside area of Tucson, Arizona. The 27-acre property, purchased for $2.44 million, will contain 105 home sites and will be called Westbridge at Silverbell.

The housing industry has been on fire since the six-week shutdown last year due to the pandemic. New home sales surged 20.4% from the prior year, with the median sales price only increasing 2.9%.

If you’re a home or commercial builder in California… You’re probably aware that the Golden State has introduced a solar mandate to support its ambitious clean energy goals.

The Employer of Choice Award recognizes home building companies that maintain a supportive and motivational working environment. Winners of the Employer of Choice Award have demonstrated excellence in providing employees with clear lines of communication and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Builder Partnerships is mourning the loss of Kevin Pfeifer, a well-respected marketing consultant to the home building industry. Kevin, founder and principal of Pfeifer Consulting and Professional Housing Tours and Conferences, passed away on May 30, 2021.

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Rosewood Communities has faithfully partnered with HOPE since 2011, and now they are thrilled to announce the building of their 6th Home for HOPE! Located in Mauldin, South Carolina, this home will be a beautiful addition to Rosewood’s Whispering Meadows community.

Builder Partnerships offers integrations with these systems for direct data transfer of home closing information to make rebate submissions easier for our builder members. Our API connection allows users to input necessary rebate information simply by posting the close date. It's that easy!

Organized Living’s newest closet storage solution, the VUE fixed-wood shelving system, is designed to provide an easy alternative to wire shelf-and-rod systems for builders and buyers alike.

After months of rigorous testing, the PureAir™ and PureAir™ S Air Purification Systems, with the Lennox Healthy Climate™ Carbon Clean 16® air filter, remove over 99% of the virus that causes COVID-191 from the air. “We understand that indoor air quality is a higher priority now more than ever before. While COVID-19 has changed the world around us, it hasn’t changed our unwavering commitment to delivering consistently clean, comfortable air to homeowners through our Lennox Healthy Climate™ and Ultimate Comfort System™ indoor air quality products.” -John Whinery, VP of Product, Lennox Industries

Builder Partnerships is Pleased to Announce Updated Programs and Name Change to Our Rebate Program for Huntsman Building Solutions (Formally Known As: Icynene-Lapolla)

Remember the days when the only options available to manufacturers to get the word out about their products were trade publications, trade shows, and exclusive distribution relationships?

The Builder of Choice Award recognizes a builder’s commitment to creating and maintaining an environment that allows trade contractors and suppliers to accomplish their work efficiently and effectively.

Builders Must Establish Effective Material Controls. Direct construction costs are the largest cost classification for builders

DuPont has reformulated its Froth-Pak two-component polyurethane spray-foam insulation, eliminating hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) blowing agents and reducing the product’s overall global warming potential by over 99% compared with current formulations.

Microchips don’t just run your smartphones, cars and computers. They help control appliances and are one of the reasons that refrigerator deliveries are holding up kitchen renovations across the country.

The land parcel, part of the San Tan Heights master plan, is platted for 324 homesites, and the new community planned for the site will be known as Pinnacle at San Tan Heights.

Brought to you by Propane Education & Research Council. A New York mountain home demonstrates the complementary value propane heating and standby generators can provide.

The transaction includes Newland’s management company, as well as the (5%) general partner’s equity interest in 15 out of the 20 master-planned communities Newland is developing.

Royal Building Products has added a number of new product options to the Cedar Renditions aluminum siding series. A new 6-inch soffit is available in all markets, plus an 8-inch siding profile and new color launched in the Canadian market.

Through both internal programs and external ventures, Taylor Morrison's chairman and CEO has demonstrated a lifetime to public service. A passion for public service has been ingrained in Sheryl Palmer’s way of life since age 16.

While going public can generate cash for growth, it's unknown how long the 'window' for builder IPOs will last.

SKUWorld is an innovative and forward-thinking organization that provides data management and analytics solutions to the homebuilding industry.

Home building hired gun, Carl Bast, has built over 400 homes with BuildTools. See how BuildTools helped him make each company more productive and profitable along the way. Bast brings productivity and profitability gains to home builders.

After running out of resources in 2018, Ana contacted a loan officer at Esperanza International, HOPE’s partner in the Dominican Republic, and began the process of rebuilding. The relationships Ana built through Esperanza gave her hope that she could overcome her family’s extreme poverty.

Huntsville, Alabama–based Davidson Homes—ranked No. 93 on the 2021 Builder 100—announced it has expanded its operations into Texas and will begin building its first homes in Houston.

With communities in Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio, Fischer Homes is expanding into Missouri. Fischer Homes has announced its expansion into the St. Louis market through an agreement with local builder Payne Family Homes.

Newly public builder Landsea Homes—based in Newport Beach, California, and ranked No. 48 on the 2021 Builder 100—announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Vintage Estate Homes, a Florida-based builder with communities in both Florida and Texas.

Mosaic offers value-engineering services for Jasper by Mandalay Homes and Adora at Timber Sky.

Problem-solving mindset to meet city approval and client budget.

The Middle Tennessee builder closed on over 1,000 homes and donated over $1 million to local charities last year.

A customized learning resource for residential construction professionals. The EDU HUB is available 24 hours a day, making it a convenient tool to learn more about the portfolio of DuPont residential construction products, current industry trends and to access a broad range of interactive content.

On HorizonTV this week, Managing Director Julie Hancock of Camelot Homes shares how a goal to diversify the luxury production home builder's revenue landed on building detached single-family rentals for infill locations. Camelot Homes found a niche in the luxury Scottsdale, Arizona market, it opened Arcadia Communities, which focuses on single-family rentals.

Learn why going dual fuel helped this influential project achieve the owner’s comfort, resilience, and ultra-efficiency goals.

According to the builder, the community will contain a mix of single-family homes from its Designer and Maple Street collections, as well as low-maintenance options from the Paired Patio Homes Collection.

GAF, a Standard Industries company, has created and patented a new manufacturing process that recycles waste shingle material into the material mix for new asphalt roofing shingles.

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Gain instant access to this immersive virtual environment where you can explore new products, trends, training and more now through December 31, 2021.

Virginia-based Stanley Martin Homes is forging ahead with an ambitious market expansion goal that it plans to meet via organic growth and acquisition, one company at a time.

Featuring one of Builder Partnerships Manufacturer Members: Electrolux. Electrolux EFLW427UIW 27-inch Front Load Washer. This front loader uses uses 60 kilowatt hours per year and 4,059 gallons of water.

Continuing the firm’s dedication to remain on the leading edge of architecture and innovation, this change represents the next level of forward-thinking operations and management for BSB Design.

You can sell a GAF roofing system tough enough to qualify for the GAF WindProven™ limited wind warranty.

Join RubinBrown’s Manufacturing & Distribution Services Group for the second installment of the 2021 Supply Chain Webinar Series. Don't miss this opportunity to get ahead of your competitors and be prepared for the future.

Listen to discover...Why every low-profit and “loser” job wipes out the profit you’re making on other jobs!

Regency Builders were looking for a way to simplify the building process. BuildTools centralized and organized their project data and made it easily accessible for clients, crew, and contractors.

Since 2004, Dave Hanula of Hennick Construction in Fredericksburg, PA, has been faithfully supporting HOPE’s work around the world.

A strong integrator-builder relationship has been an industry-wide goal for years for the obvious benefits — more work and getting into the project at the earliest stages.

From designing your door, how to pick the best door color and social media content, ThermaTru offers a number of inspirational options to help get your project moving.

Too many builders determine the sales price of their homes based on direct construction cost and land. They come up with a plan, establish the standard specifications, go out to bid, add up the costs, and put a markup on the costs to determine the sales price.

We wanted to take the opportunity to communicate with you the many successes our valued partners achieved overcoming challenges.

Platinum Series Homes needed a system to stop losing money on change orders. BuildTools centralized critical project details to improve client relations and their bottom line.

Earth Day on April 22 and all next week is a perfect opportunity to continue to build awareness about propane as a clean energy. Share these PERC resources all week!

The job of senior management is to look at the big picture and identify the best opportunities for growth and increased profitability.

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5 Ways to Increase Your Profits on Every Job!

Don't let your home office kill your productivity. Honey Built Home has the tutorial you need to build your dream office using Royal® PVC Board.

Smart home technology is an increasingly popular way for tenants and condominium owners to manage their lighting, sound, security, and climate of their residences from their smartphones or other devices.

More and more builders, developers and investors are reevaluating their multifamily properties to ensure they can create the most profitable housing options based on changing market conditions. Rising to the top of their consideration is single family built for rent.

Check out our roundup of current kitchen trends, and see how adding the latest in awe-inspiring features and superior functionality can start serving up sales!

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.