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A real risk for construction companies: Ransomware attacks

December 28, 2021 Amy Guettler 47 Views 0 Comments business management, construction industry, ransomware, technology

Ransomware risk is highest for companies in the construction industry. Learn why and discover what you can do to reduce your business’s risk.

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7 home design trends expected to build momentum in 2022

December 15, 2021 Amy Guettler 136 Views 0 Comments accessibility, design, design trends, universal design

Discover seven of the 10 home design and remodeling trends Houzz predicts homeowners will clamor for in 2022.

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COVID-19: Indoor air quality and its importance to disease prevention

May 3, 2021May 3, 2021 John Bohlmann 197 Views 0 Comments coronavirus, covid-19, green homes, HVAC, indoor air quality

Ensuring proper ventilation is an important step for builders to establish indoor air quality and limit the spread of COVID-19.

Victoria and Richard Parsons of Parker, Colorado, wanted to build their forever house. (Photo: Sterling Custom Homes, Inc.)

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

June 25, 2020July 3, 2020 Abbey Blakeman 1420 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.

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)

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AGC, HBF come together for accessibility remodel

May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 Danielle Andrus 706 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)

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Appliance applications—A look at kitchen appliance trends

May 17, 2019 Amy Guettler 1213 Views 0 Comments appliances, built-ins, cabinets, kitchen trends, kitchens, technology

Seamless surfaces and integrated technology and appliances are notable trends in kitchens. Amy GuettlerAmy Guettler is a freelance writing, editing,

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

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Customization is key for kitchen remodels in 2019

February 19, 2019 Amy Guettler 2404 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

Outside areas are often left out of conversations about universal design.

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7 common areas for design dangers

February 12, 2019May 25, 2020 Erik Listou and Louie Delaware 371 Views 0 Comments

Outside areas are often left out of conversations about universal design.

Homeowners can claim up to $5,000 on state income taxes to offset the cost of home modifications. (Photo: Andrii Yalanskyi, Dreamstime)

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Colorado launches tax credit program for accessibility upgrades

January 30, 2019January 30, 2019 Danielle Andrus 1130 Views 0 Comments accessibility, ada, aging in place, taxes, universal design

Homeowners or residents with up to $150,000 adjusted family income can claim the cost of updates up to $5,000 on

HBF facilitated a bathroom model and lift installation, courtesy of Infinity Home Collection and Ascent Mobility.

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Community and industry come together for HBF recipient

January 30, 2019January 30, 2019 Danielle Andrus 635 Views 0 Comments accessibility, universal design

Since a spinal stroke during a routine back surgery in 2017, Bryan Gates uses a wheelchair to get around. Danielle

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