There will come a point when we can now longer blame supply chain shortages and lack of labor for declining construction productivity and rising costs.
“This code appears to have the most substantial changes we have seen in the Texas market since before the 2015 IECC,” he said. The published
Time for a Pool Remodel? Geometric Pools For larger pools, materials are an extension of the inside. Think refined and minimalistic. The modern look is
Today’s homeowners want to make use of every square inch of their lot, meaning they view outdoor space as an extension of the living space.
The Elevated Bathing Experience When we speak of a personal retreat that serves as a place of peace and a source of strength, we’re not
…Encourages Social Interaction Large islands with bar seating, wine refrigerators, coffee centers, professional grade appliances and faucets, and workstation sinks with integrated inserts and accessories
A Delicate Balancing Act In the fall season, cities across the country are preparing to update their building codes, using the 2021 International Code Council’s
The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) hosted builders from 36 states and 300 cities at its annual Sunbelt Builders Show™ at the Hilton Anatole earlier
2022 is a Critical Time for Change Since 2015, we’ve become used to wetter years in Texas, but that is about to change. Remember the
Trends are Changing for Surfaces! Natural stone’s presence has the power to profoundly transform spaces— adding character to an island, transforming a wall into an
Home Development Hotbeds:South and East of Dallas, North and East Collin County, Fort Worth UnionMain Homes, founded in 2017 by former Gehan Homes CEO Tim
2021 Energy Codes Raise the Bar; More Aggressive Changes Are Ahead Continuing to raise the bar in energy code requirements stands to benefit nearly all,
Getting To the Baseline; Going to Zero With increasingly stringent energy code requirements (see our Savvy Special Report on Energy Codes), the home building industry
HVAC System Choices Are Only Part of the Energy Use Equation Home heating and cooling systems consume more energy than any other home system, accounting
Competing with 410 entries totalling more than $116 million in remodeling projects for the 2022 National/Regional CotY Awards, the following from Dallas/Fort Worth were among
What are the Most Sought-After Features in a Home? According to Zillow’s December 2021 report, the total value of private residential real estate in the
