Danielle Andrus, Author at Colorado Builder Magazine

As we connect more of our business to online networks, cybersecurity is less a theoretical exercise and more about anticipating

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Building a network of success

April 3, 2020April 3, 2020 Danielle Andrus 111 Views 0 Comments giving back, referral platform

Michael Johnson wanted a platform that would allow him to send repair requests to multiple contractors, so he decided to

The coronavirus may force a new way of doing business, but builders who manage the changes well could come out on top.

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Builders optimistic in face of COVID-19 disruption

April 2, 2020April 2, 2020 Danielle Andrus 265 Views 0 Comments coronavirus, covid-19

Companies that stay flexible may be best positioned to grow after the pandemic passes.

Large windows and doors that open a view to the entire outdoor area help homeowners enjoy it even if they’re sitting or working in other parts of the home. (Photo: Abigail-Elise Design Studio)

Design Outdoor Living

The great outdoors—How to design for living well

March 27, 2020April 8, 2020 Danielle Andrus 286 Views 0 Comments green building, outdoor living

Contractors and designers can help their homeowners live well by incorporating biophilic design principles.

With most projects halted, housing nonprofits are focusing on fundraising and engaging with their communities. (Photo: Dave Bredeson, Dreamstime)

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Housing nonprofits still engaging with community to support missions

March 26, 2020March 26, 2020 Danielle Andrus 147 Views 0 Comments coronavirus, covid-19

Housing nonprofits are calling for support as they navigate the many changes that COVID-19 measures have forced.

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Industry and Economy Remodel

Remodeling spending to slow in 2020: JCHS

March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 Danielle Andrus 193 Views 0 Comments housing market, remodeling

Spending on home remodeling may increase just 1.5% in 2020, according to Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, down from

Social distancing is an effective way to limit the spread of COVID-19. (Photo: Dimitri Karastelev, Dreamstime)

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Builders’ guide to managing COVID-19

March 18, 2020March 24, 2020 Danielle Andrus 340 Views 0 Comments coronavirus, covid-19

There’s still a lot we don’t know about coronavirus. Here’s what we do know about keeping workplaces safe.

Code advances mean new homes are more likely to be high-performance than resale homes, says Todd Gamboa of Builder Trust LLC. (Photo: Vladimirs Prusakovs, Dreamstime)

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