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Pictured from L to R: Aileen O’Connor, Molly Cape (MTech), Sean O’Toole (McCarthy), Ale Spray (AMI Mechanical), Lory Nasalroad (AGC of Colorado), Mark Norin (Swinerton), and Brenna O’Connor. (Photo: Home Builders Foundation)

AGC, HBF come together for accessibility remodel

May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 Danielle Andrus 27 Views 0 Comments accessibility

For Brenna O’Connor, a 13-year-old with dreams of being a singer, cerebral palsy made it hard to get around her

Seamless surfaces and integrated technology and appliances are notable trends in kitchens. (Photo: Yuliya Vadi, Dreamstime)

Design Kitchen and Bath Remodel Technology Universal Design

Appliance applications—A look at kitchen appliance trends

May 17, 2019 Amy Guettler 87 Views 0 Comments appliances, built-ins, cabinets, kitchen trends, kitchens, technology

Seamless surfaces and integrated technology and appliances are notable trends in kitchens.

Homeowners favor white features, granite vanities in their master bathrooms. (Photo: Irina88w, Dreamstime)

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Homebuyers stick to tradition in bathroom design

April 23, 2019 Danielle Andrus 189 Views 0 Comments

NAHB’s “What Home Buyers Really Want, 2019 Edition” offers some insight on what kind of features homeowners are looking for.

Former Olympian Amy Van Dyken will speak at HBF's annual fundraiser in June.

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Former Olympian Amy Van Dyken to headline HBF annual gala

April 16, 2019April 17, 2019 Danielle Andrus 246 Views 0 Comments

Amy Van Dyken, a former Olympic swimmer from Colorado, will speak at the Home Builders Foundation’s Annual Celebration in June.

Build Design Green Building Materials Technology

Software aims to assist building designers in lifecycle assessment

April 15, 2019 Danielle Andrus 217 Views 1 Comment

A program designed by MIT was designed to make lifecycle analysis easier and more efficient.

Custom homes give builders an opportunity to work with the higher costs of high-performance housing. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Green builders get creative with custom homes: Rocky Mountain Green

April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 Danielle Andrus 292 Views 2 Comments rmg19, rocky mountain green

Custom homes are an opportunity to test the limits of what green builders can do.

Homebuyers have their doubts about these features. (Photo: Georgerudy, Dreamstime)

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Homeowners say ‘no thanks’ to these design trends

April 4, 2019 Danielle Andrus 388 Views 1 Comment

A study by the National Association of Home Builders identified which features homeowners are happy to do without in a

Younger people are more likely to try to take on DIY projects. (Photo: Tommaso79, Dreamstime)

Design Remodel

Homeowners over DIY remodeling

March 26, 2019 Danielle Andrus 199 Views 0 Comments

Report shows homeowners’ interest in taking on DIY home projects is waning.

CertainTeed's Cedar Impressions line in new color, Seagrass (Photo: CertainTeed)

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CertainTeed expands siding, fencing offerings: Product update

March 25, 2019March 25, 2019 Danielle Andrus 197 Views 0 Comments

CertainTeed has made several product announcements in recent weeks, expanding both product offerings and available colors on existing lines.

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

Design Kitchen and Bath Remodel

Engineered quartz overtakes natural stone in kitchen remodels

March 5, 2019 Amy Guettler 194 Views 0 Comments

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

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