Direct construction costs are the largest cost classification for home builders. They typically represent 55%-62% of a home price. If builders want to earn superior profits compared with competitors, they should start by lowering these percentages. ... Read...

The final action hearings for the International Green Construction Code (IgCC) begin on Wednesday, November 2 in Phoenix, AZ. The current lack of a provision for low-rise residential within this new code is both stunning and controversial. While the ... Read...