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Author: Abbey Blakeman

focus on healthier homes
Natural lighting and open spaces are a big request from consumers when it comes to building a healthier home. (Photo: Universal Design Living Laboratory)
Build Design Kitchen and Bath 

Healthier homes—How COVID-19 will impact home design

June 30, 2020July 3, 2020 Abbey Blakeman 497 Views 0 Comments covid-19, design trends, home office

Something that is beginning is the way homes are designed, with a new focus on healthier homes.

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universal design homes
Victoria and Richard Parsons of Parker, Colorado, wanted to build their forever house. (Photo: Sterling Custom Homes, Inc.)
Build The Homebuyer Universal Design 

Built for life—Buyers look to universal design for forever homes

June 25, 2020July 3, 2020 Abbey Blakeman 918 Views 1 Comment design, senior living, universal design

The owners of two of the country’s most outstanding universal design homes share the stories behind their houses.

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construction site © Diego Vito Cervo | Dreamstime.com
A construction worker helps a fellow worker. © Diego Vito Cervo | Dreamstime.com
Coronavirus Insurance and Risk Management Labor and Safety 

Majority of construction workers at high risk of severe COVID-19 infection: CPWR

June 8, 2020June 10, 2020 Abbey Blakeman 1092 Views 0 Comments coronavirus, covid-19

CPWR data suggests health disparities in construction industries and occupations in relation to coronavirus, identifying groups who are higher risk.

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new-house
A new home being built in a suburban area © Kanpisut Chaichalor - Dreamstime.com
Build Coronavirus 

Looking forward—Predicting changes in demand for new housing

May 19, 2020July 3, 2020 Abbey Blakeman 669 Views 0 Comments builders, covid-19, new homes

As people continue to move out of cities and towards the suburbs, opportunity is being created for builders to build new homes.

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The COVID-19 pandemic highlights new needs for healthy homes. (Photo: Hakinmhan, Dreamstime)
Coronavirus Green Building Outdoor Living 

Healthier homes—How COVID-19 will impact home design

May 5, 2020May 5, 2020 Abbey Blakeman 585 Views 0 Comments coronavirus, covid-19, home office

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the value of these design features.

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Custom garages
As we're spending more time at home, customizing a garage adds functionality and increased value to a house (Photo: Visivasnc, Dreamstime)
Build Design Remodel The Homebuyer 

5 ways custom garages add value for homeowners

April 22, 2020April 22, 2020 Abbey Blakeman 734 Views 0 Comments #customization, custom garage, remodel

As we’re all spending much more time at home, many homeowners are thinking about investing in their homes. Michael Beninati,

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model home
In order to maintain social distancing guidelines, private tours of model homes become a popular option for showing properties (Photo: Chernetskaya, Dreamstime)
Coronavirus Industry and Economy 

How home builders are tackling coronavirus

April 22, 2020April 22, 2020 Abbey Blakeman 417 Views 0 Comments builders, coronavirus, covid-19

As we settle into the current reality, builders are adapting where they can to keep businesses running.

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Capital and Finance Coronavirus Industry and Economy The Homebuyer 

How COVID-19 will impact the Colorado housing market

April 10, 2020April 10, 2020 Abbey Blakeman 278 Views 0 Comments coronavirus, covid-19

Metrostudy details the economic impact of COVID-19 and what it means for building and buying homes.

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Colorado Builder Winter 2020
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Pandemic dampens some renovation plans
Build Coronavirus Design 

Pandemic dampens some renovation plans

November 16, 2020 Danielle Andrus 0
New LEED credits address health and safety as communities reopen from COVID-19
Build Coronavirus Green Building 

New LEED credits address health and safety as communities reopen from COVID-19

November 2, 2020 Charlie Woodruff 0
Overcoming exhaustion with social capital
Business Development Business Management Community and Philanthropy Coronavirus 

Overcoming exhaustion with social capital

October 20, 2020 Sarah McDaniel 0
Denver real estate doesn’t miss a beat
Business Development Business Management Coronavirus The Homebuyer 

Denver real estate doesn’t miss a beat

October 12, 2020 Michael Beninati 0

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Employers’ labor responsibilities in winter
Business Management Labor and Safety 

Employers’ labor responsibilities in winter

January 15, 2021 Troy Sibelius 0

In addition to slowing down projects, winter weather can cause unusual conditions and higher risks for those in the construction industry.

Renewable energy sales and use tax exemptions for builders
Business Management Green Building 

Renewable energy sales and use tax exemptions for builders

January 15, 2021 Alan Smith 0
Uniting affordability, efficiency in a mixed-use development
Build Green Building 

Uniting affordability, efficiency in a mixed-use development

January 12, 2021 Jennie Rodgers 0
Offsite construction unlocks green building opportunities
Build Business Management Technology 

Offsite construction unlocks green building opportunities

January 11, 2021 Audree Grubesic 0

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