Amy Guettler, Author at Colorado Builder Magazine

Homeowners are looking for durable options like engineered quartz for kitchen redos. (Photo: Omid Nakhjavani, Dreamstime)

Engineered quartz overtakes natural stone in kitchen remodels

March 5, 2019 Amy Guettler 80 Views 0 Comments

When Americans upgrade their kitchens, much of the remodeling focus is on central components like countertops and backsplashes. A fabulous

Open kitchens and transitional styles top homeowners' kitchen wish lists. (Photo: Danny Raustadt, Dreamstime)

Design Kitchen and Bath Remodel Universal Design

Customization is key for kitchen remodels in 2019

February 19, 2019 Amy Guettler 134 Views 0 Comments accessibility, aging in place, kitchen trends, kitchens

Whether they like it or not, homeowners spend an inordinate amount of their time in the kitchen. Hives of activity

Builders are confident about growth in the 55+ housing market, NAHB found. (Photo: Mark Adams, Dreamstime)

Business Management Industry and Economy

The housing market for 55+ Americans stays strong, say builders

February 7, 2019February 15, 2019 Amy Guettler 171 Views 0 Comments 55+ housing, builders, multifamily, single family

When it comes to housing the older than 55 crowd, the National Association of Home Builders’ most recent 55+ Housing

A proposed bill would help schools fund hands-on training to introduce students to trades. (Photo: Auremar, Dreamstime)

Business Management Labor and Safety Legislation and Regulation

With looming labor shortages, new legislation aims to bring shop class back to school

January 28, 2019January 31, 2019 Amy Guettler 158 Views 0 Comments business management, construction industry, education, labor shortage

A proposed bill would help schools fund hands-on training to introduce students to trades.

Construction unemployment is at historic lows, but labor challenges persist. (Photo: Jon Rehg, Dreamstime)

Industry and Economy Labor and Safety

December construction employment figures reach historic highs

January 21, 2019 Amy Guettler 330 Views 0 Comments hiring, remodelers, unemployment

As 2018 concluded, employment in the construction industry strengthened, with jobs reaching the highest level since March 2008.

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Industry and Economy Labor and Safety

Workplace deaths decline in 2017, but Colorado construction deaths rise

January 18, 2019January 21, 2019 Amy Guettler 258 Views 0 Comments construction industry, osha, trends, worker safety

Falls and opioid use continue to present major threats to workplace safety.

Major demographic changes have influenced home design trends. (Photo: Lmphot, Dreamstime)

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Powerful and persistent home design trends for 2019: Part 2

January 7, 2019 Amy Guettler 981 Views 1 Comment aging in place, design, design trends, fireplace, kitchens, master bathroom, master bedrooms, multigenerational living, outdoor living, universal design

In Part 1 of this series, Colorado Builder outlined many of 2018’s most influential home building design trends as they

Open spaces that flow into each other are in high demand among homebuyers. (Photo: Monkey Business Images, Dreamstime)

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Powerful and persistent home design trends for 2019: Part 1

January 4, 2019January 7, 2019 Amy Guettler 657 Views 0 Comments aging in place, bathrooms, design trends, homebuilding, master bathroom, open concept, premium features, remodel, showers, single family

Another year may have elapsed, but that’s no excuse to let the home building design fads of 2018 slip from

Single-family starts were down in November, whil multifamily starts soared. (Photo: Andrii Yalanskyi, Dreamstime)

Business Management Industry and Economy

Home affordability concerns depress single-family starts in November

January 2, 2019 Amy Guettler 251 Views 0 Comments affordable housing, multifamily, NAHB, permits, real estate, single family

It’s no secret that housing costs are on a rapid upswing in many parts of the country, and it’s putting

Construction unemployment reached a record low in November.

Business Management Industry and Economy Labor and Safety

Unemployment among qualified construction workers falls to record low

December 13, 2018January 21, 2019 Amy Guettler 567 Views 0 Comments construction employment statistics, construction industry, construction jobs, economic trends, economy, unemployment

The construction industry sees 4% year-over-year growth in November as employment figures rise and hourly pay increases.

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