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Self-Taught MBA: Are You Ready for Building Information Modeling?

FPR, contributor | February 15th, 20134 comments

Building information modeling (BIM) is the next evolution of CAD, involving the five-dimensional generation and management of digital plans. This post, written by my colleague Kristin Dispenza, introduces a new product specifically for small firms.

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Self Taught MBA: From Single to Multifamily Builder

FPR, contributor | August 16th, 20122 comments

The transition from single family to small multifamily builder presents fewer challenges than from homebuilder to remodeler. You use the same designers, the same subs, and even the same mindset. Now that the multifamily market is booming, perhaps there's an opportunity for you.

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Mountain Porch Retreat

WarthConstruction, member | November 14th, 2011

Our region has an extended outdoor season that the homeowners wanted to take full advantage of. The existing deck was not adequate for hosting large parties and had no covered space for protection...

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Green Jobs' Growing Share of Construction

FHB_Building_News, contributor | October 13th, 20111 comment

A McGraw-Hill Construction study indicates green jobs comprise about one third of the design-and-construction workforce

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Adapting Home-Building Projects to Survive in a Down Market

FHB_Building_News, contributor | August 21st, 2011

Phoenix-based Modus Development revisits a condo project proposed in 2007, and, in response to market conditions, redesigns it as rental apartments

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Blueprint-Reading Basics: How to Navigate a Set of House Plans

rwotzak, Web Producer | February 25th, 20113 comments

Construction documents are usually more organized than they look. Learn some common symbols and drawing types that will help you find what you're looking for when you pick up a set of plans.

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AIA Billings Index Takes a Peek at Positive Territory

FHB_Building_News, contributor | October 22nd, 2010

Billings for residential projects were unchanged, but commercial and industrial specialties drove the index to its best score since early 2008

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AIA Survey: Practical Upgrades Prevail Over Luxury Add-ons

FHB_Building_News, contributor | September 21st, 2010

The American Institute of Architects Design Trends Survey for the second quarter shows ongoing client interest in home performance improvements

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Green Building is for Whiners and Hippies

RYagid, senior editor | September 13th, 20106 comments

Scott Adams (the creator of Dilbert) and the Wall Street Journal take aim at green building.

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SketchUp for Builders and Remodelers: Build a Virtual Lumber Yard

TheTimberTailor, member | May 14th, 20107 comments

Remodeler Matt Jackson introduces SketchUp — the easy-to-use free 3D drawing software from Google — as a great tool for planning and selling small construction projects.

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Haiti InnoVida Update

FPR, contributor | February 3rd, 20101 comment

Short movie shows how these homes go together.

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IBS 2010: Green Builder Donates 1,000 Homes to Haitians

FPR, contributor | January 28th, 20105 comments

New building technology firm, InnoVida™, donates 1,000 homes to Haiti using Fiber Composite Structural Insulated panels introduced at IBS.

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Circa:1680 Colonial Farm House on Long Island, NY

andybuildz, member | December 4th, 2008

I purchased an historic circa:1680 farm house in Cold Spring Harbor, LI, NY (50 minutes from Manhatten) that no one else would take on. It sat vacant for a very long while. It took me...

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