10 Products, Technology, and Systems for the Future

It’s hard to predict what products, technology, and systems will be important in the next 10 years, but green experts say the looming energy crisis can give us a pretty good idea.

In home building's future, new products and technologies will focus on water, energy, and sustainability.

Home Automation Sector Uses Hotels as Testing Ground

Great place to evaluate new automation systems.
Consolidation Trend Among Home Builders Bodes Well

Important benefit would be the likely decrease in product pricing do to economies of scale.
Technology Products Bundled With Related Services

Companies that supply home builders with entertainment and automation products are venturing with related service providers to create more...

Brinno Inc. PeepHole Viewer

PeepHole Viewer offers high-definition view of outside.
Legrand RF Lighting Control

RF Lighting Control offers wireless lighting control for new and retrofit construction.
Dana Innovations' Trufig Installation Kits

Trufig installation kits allow flush-mounted wall switches and outlets.

Internet marketing experts Mollie Elkman and Brad Bombardiere offer solid strategies for social media, builder Web sites, and more.

Builders Turn to Twitter to Connect with Buyers

Social media site allows home building firms to market to small niches, engage in conversation with customers at minimal cost.
Video: Social Media Essentials

Builder Online’s Alison Rice talks with Dina Gundersen of Monte Hewett Homes about how and why small builders can integrate video into...
BUILDER’s Twitter Directory for the Housing Industry

Are you on Twitter? Is your competitor? Better check this list.
Social Media: An Effective Way For Builders to Connect With Women Home Buyers

IBS speaker: ‘They joined your Facebook page. They want to talk to you.’

Technology Products Bundled With Related Services

Companies that supply home builders with entertainment and automation products are venturing with related service providers to create more...
3D Next Big Thing for Home Theaters?

Both 3D and Blu-ray players are gaining fast traction in the consumer market.
Organic Light-Emitting Diode

Takes the light-emitting diode one step further.

Managing Warranty Issues Through Automation

Several new software solutions for home builders to manage warranty issues effectively and efficiently.
Builders Collaborate With Buyers

New software allows buyers and builders to work together online to design a home.
AIA Issues New Software to Help Firms Perform Energy Modeling

Reporting tool advances the group’s goal of achieving carbon-neutral buildings by 2030.

Structural Insulated Panels Have Many Fans, So Why Don't More Builders Use Them?

SIPs offer superior energy efficiency to conventional stick-frame building.
Yavapai College Wins EnergyValue Builder of the Year Honors

The winners of the 2010 EnergyValue Housing Awards were announced in a pre-IBS ceremony at the Flamingo Hotel.
New Cable Program Will Showcase Innovative Building Products, Ideas

Energy efficiency is likely to be a big focus for “This New House.”

Housing scams targeting military

Aug. 08--FORT DRUM -- In 27 years in the Army, Lynn H. Armwood has seen several soldiers become victims of housing scams.
Builders Collaborate With Buyers

New software allows buyers and builders to work together online to design a home.
Technology, economic shifts shake up real estate industry

Apr. 6--Lori Woodbury was one of the thousands of people who jumped into the Kansas City home-selling business when it was booming in 2005.

News and information on permits, job growth, and construction trends