My Home of the Future

A few weeks ago, I featured several homes that provided a glimpse into the future of homebuilding. As a follow up, I figured I’d share what I think the home of the future will look like, featuring smart home building products and materials. Here are some key...

8 Brands Not to Miss at PCBC 2011

Just eight short days from now, San Francisco will host one of the nation’s largest regional builders’ shows. PCBC brings together builders, developers, building scientists, architects, environmental engineers, landscape companies, and manufacturers to...

Overstuffed: Is less really more?

It seems the more you have, the more you need. What if Americans traded in all of their “somethings” for nearly nothing? The recent “extreme-downsizing” trend is becoming a tempting challenge for many, and – as their piles of possessions...

Marketing Home and Building Products as Services

Long gone are the days when a milk man delivered the milk. We have gained, however, infinitely more services, especially with the internet’s advancement. Way better, perhaps, than milk delivered to your door. These days, there are services available to meet...

CNN, CNBC Report Commercial Real Estate Rebound

Investors are expressing interest in what CNN calls “the slow moving commercial real estate recovery”.  CNBC interviewed portfolio managers who agree.  Might related industries such as building contracting and building products benefit?