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Editorial regarding survey of home builders practices during the pandemic and when is the right time to let go of what got them through the past year.

Providing tomorrow's home, today: The Sustainable, Healthier Home in North Canton, Ohio, is a model of energy efficiency, performance, and attainability for 55+ buyers

Ivory Homes in Salt Lake City has been innovating to address issues of housing affordability—just one reason why the Utah home builder is Pro Builder's 2021 Builder of the Year

The House That SHE Built completed by an all-woman crew is the inspiration for a children's book showing girls there are careers for women in home building and residential construction

Leading design expert Jane Meagher notes that builders with pre-packaged or curated design must consider how these packages align with company strategy, not just design studio strategy.

The labor shortage in home building makes clear we need to refill the skilled construction labor pool. And that requires a rethink about how we treat workers

For home builders, transitioning to off-site building methods requires an operational overhaul.

Lean building is never about dumbing down houses and making them hard to sell; it’s about adding value

Phil Kean, President, Phil Kean Design Group Phil Kean is an internationally recognized architect, contractor, interior designer, and certified green professional. Phil Kean Design Group, in Winter Park, Fla., is known for creating innovative, one-of-a-kind, luxury residences with extraordinary attention to design detail, sustainability, and seamless transitions of indoor and outdoor spaces. Drew Smith, COO, Two Trails Drew Smith is the COO of Two Trails, a company focused on helping builders, ...

Pro Builder Reveals Its 40 Under 40 Class of 2021, Including Alexander Akel, President of Akel Homes Share Article Pro Builder unveiled its annual 40 Under 40 list of rising stars in the home building industry and Alexander Akel, President, of Akel Homes is among the honorees profiled in its March/April 2021 issue. Winners are honored for accomplishments achieved before the age of 40, and this year’s class of 19 women and 21 men were selected from more than 100 nominations submitted from all ...