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LEEDing the Lower 9th Ward
In 2007, Bard Pitt started the Make It Right Foundation to rebuild a New Orleans neighborhood with 150 LEED-Platinum homes due Dec. 2010.
By Kristen Eichenmuller
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One Firm, Two Innovative Projects
Merz Project’s Hoover House and The Galleries at Turney homes community are turning heads for their design and sustainability successes.
By Maren Faulkender
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Constructing the Extreme Dream
Ed Sanders, a members of the hit show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” builds his own custom home in Claremont, Calif.
By Wendy Lewis
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A Creative Cottage Community
Ross Chapin Architects, Skyward Construction and Smart Development create a small “pocket neighborhood” of 18 homes in White Salmon, Wash.
By Kristen Eichenmuller
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Builder Books
PenPub presents top reading picks for builders.
By Kristen Eichenmuller
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DEPARTMENTS
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Residential Contractor News
Up-to-date information on the latest headlines in
residential construction. |
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Right-sized Homes for Certification
If you’re thinking about getting a home LEED-certified, thinking about the size will help earn points.
By Katherine Austin
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Reliable Roofing
There are many options in roofing products. Choosing one that performs against weather is a good place to start.
By Richard K. Olson
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A Builder’s Rights
The SB 800 bill has helped protect builders from litigation issues, but a clearer bill may be needed.
By Bruce Wick
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Eco-Conscious Contracting
An integrated approach and focus on proper design can generate less waste on future homebuilding projects.
By Matt Beaton
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Motivate the Home Team
Identify goals and team leaders in a meeting before every construction project for optimum productivity.
By George Hedley
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The Cool Tool
DEWALT launches a new line of heavy-duty XRP hammerdrill/drill/drivers and a new XRP Lithium Ion drill. The drills are designed for performance, durability, run time, and are ergonomic. |
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