Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

2020 National Electrical Code Resets GFCI Rule. Prior to the 2020 edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC), ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) weren’t required on connections between a new home’s electrical system and the air conditioning condenser unit—the part of the HVAC system that sits outside the home.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Home Improvement, Remodeling Spending Expected to Rise. Stronger gains will come with remodeling in the large metros, with expected growth of nearly 5% this year whereas 2020 only experienced a 2% growth. A total of 14 metros are expected to have an even stronger remodeling growth with increases larger than 6%.

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Pro Builder

JULY 31, 2020

2020 Pro Builder Top 100 Products. Fri, 07/31/2020 - 06:00. Available in an array of colors and styles, with new colors added in 2020 as well as a new, matte Brushed Finish, the nonporous surface resists stains, chemicals, and heat, and doesn’t require sealants, the company says. . . Pro Builder Staff. . Kitchen + Bath.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Majority of Remodelers Report Lumber, Other Material Shortages. Mon, 10/26/2020 - 09:42. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) wanted to zero-in on remodelers and found that 77% of surveyed remodelers are running into a framing lumber shortage, 65% report windows and doors shortages, and 63% are short on plywood.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Fri, 12/11/2020 - 09:08. The Do-It-Yourself aspects of the kitchen and bath remodels kicked in as soon as Americans began to sequester at home, Darcy says. For many families working and schooling from home, 2020 wasn’t the ideal time to redo a space as essential as the kitchen or bathroom. cbroderick. Read More. .

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 27, 2021

Which Home Improvement Projects Did Homeowners Undertake Most in 2020? Comparing 2020 results to 2019, nearly all types of home improvement projects increased. In the analysis, we compared the percentage of households undertaking repair and remodeling projects in 2019 and 2020. Remodeling. Remodeling.

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Pro Builder

JULY 31, 2020

Fri, 07/31/2020 - 09:03. Home building and remodeling accounted for 3.3% For these and other reasons, home building and remodeling have demand-side potential that can help fuel a recovery in the labor market, given the widespread impact that construction has on the economy in terms of jobs and state/local tax revenue.

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Pro Builder

JULY 21, 2021

What Lessons Aftermarket Alterations and Remodels Can Teach Builders. But in the housing industry, homebuyers continue to seek out aftermarket alterations, and it’s a lesson that can be learned from remodelers. Outdoor living has been growing in popularity over the last 15 years but then there was 2020. Remodeling.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Two Ways to a Faster Insulated Remodel. Wed, 12/16/2020 - 13:29. How insulated sheathing helped New York builder and remodeler Jeremy Kassel bring old homes up to modern standards. Exterior Renovation and Remodel Results. We have now used ZIP System R-sheathing in multiple remodeling projects with great results.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Did Homeowners Call on the Pros or DIY More Often in 2020? With an unprecedented number of Americans staying at home, many homeowners realized the inadequacies of their current homes, which opened up a demand for remodeling projects. But who’s doing the remodeling? Remodeling. Remodeling Projects. Remodeling.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Fri, 12/18/2020 - 09:30. In addition, kitchen remodels increased by 40% in June 2020 compared to last year, proving that buyers and homeowners do not want to settle in the kitchen. As 2020 brought out the chefs and bread bakers within us, I expect to see higher-quality kitchens top homebuyers' wishlists. cbroderick.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 22, 2020

Mon, 06/22/2020 - 09:21. Links to more information about the New Home Company, Professional Builder’s Builder of the Year , and the 2020 WIRC Conference which Pro Remodeler and Pro Builder will be co hosting this year can be found in the episode’s show notes. Check out Rachel Brown's episode here and remodeling pros here. . .

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

With many variations of farmhouse styles including rustic, modern, and western, there’s a style to fit any kitchen build or remodel project. . For many kitchen remodels, the wish list can grow quickly—even when the budget can’t. A 2020 analysis from the Department of Energy (DOE) found that the energy costs of propane ($18.81

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The post-virus peak rate of hiring occurred in May 2020 (10.3%) as a rebound took hold in home building and remodeling. In April 2020, the layoff rate was 10.9%. Hiring has generally slowed since that time, with the exception of a weather-related rebound in March 2021. Hiring has been impeded due to a lack of workers.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Construction employment decreased from December 2019 to December 2020 in more than half of the nation’s metro areas despite a surge in homebuilding and remodeling, according to an analysis of new government data that the Associated General Contractors of America released today.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

in May 2020, NAHB’s Eye on Housing reports. The post-virus peak rate of hiring occurred in May 2020 (10.3%) as a rebound took hold in home building and remodeling. It has trended higher since the Fall of 2020 as the broader labor market has improved and construction hiring has increased. growth rate. Construction.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 30, 2022

The post-virus peak rate of hiring occurred in May 2020 (10.4%) as a rebound took hold in home building and remodeling. In April 2020, the layoff rate was 10.8%. Hiring in the construction sector increased in February, rising to a 5.2% Construction sector layoffs remained low at a 2% rate in February.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 26, 2021

Broader Economy Suffered in 2020 While Home Improvements Thrived. in 2020 as home improvement project spending increased by 3%, according to Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies. cbroderick. Fri, 03/26/2021 - 09:32. economy dipped 3.5%

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 5, 2021

in November and remodeling spending saw lesser growth with a 0.2% The NAHB construction spending index, which is shown in the graph below (the base is January 2000), illustrates the solid growth in single-family construction and home improvement from the second half of 2019 to February 2020, before the COVID-19 hit the U.S.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 24, 2021

Homeowners Spent 15% More on Home Improvements in 2020. According to the report, the amount of home office projects increased by 4% in 2020, and people spent 10% more on them compared with the previous year. Remodeling. Remodeling. cbroderick. Thu, 06/24/2021 - 11:00. Read More. . Kitchen + Bath.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 16, 2020

Tue, 06/16/2020 - 10:19. Join the editors of Pro Builder, Pro Remodeler, Custom Builder, and PRODUCTS as they talk with guests from around the industry about important topics of the day. . The Weekly. The first installment of The Weekly is now available! View here: [link]. Industry Data + Research.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 16, 2021

Bank of America also estimates 2020 home improvement sales and services reached $767 billion, making it the 20th largest economy in the world. Home Depot sales in 2020 totaled $132.1 Remodeling. billion, and Lowe’s rang up $89.6 billion in sales, making them two of the 10 largest retailers in the U.S. Shares are up 15.6%

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The exhibits alone are reason enough to attend the show, but IBS offers so much more: Network with other builders, remodelers, manufacturers, engineers, designers, and housing industry professionals . The 2020 show welcomed more than 90,000 attendees. Best of BALA 2020. Find new opportunities to grow and expand your business .

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Mon, 12/21/2020 - 13:04. Milwaukee remodeler Abby Binder, owner of Abby’s Windows & Exteriors, discusses the difficulty of holding onto subcontractors in the current labor-challenged environment in several markets across the country. Solutions for Subcontractor Problems. cbroderick.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Wed, 11/11/2020 - 09:37. Home building and remodeling are relative bright spots for the overall economy, while nonresidential construction will experience greater headwinds. . Construction Labor Market Remains Strong, Sees Reduced Turnover. cbroderick. Since March, the construction labor market has continued to see a strong recovery.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

in January, it remains well below pre-pandemic levels recorded at the beginning of 2020. Over the last 12 months, home builders and remodelers added 114,600 jobs on a net basis. While the labor force participation rate rose 0.1 percentage point to 62.4% Residential construction employment now stands at 3.3

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Pro Builder

APRIL 4, 2023

The post-virus peak rate of hiring occurred in May 2020 (10.4%) as a post-covid rebound took hold in home building and remodeling. Hiring in the construction sector ticked down to a still solid 4.7% rate in February. Read more Labor + Trade Relations Construction Human Resources Labor + Trade Relations

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 7, 2020

2020 Aurora Awards: Single-Family Detached Homes and Kitchen + Bath. Wed, 10/07/2020 - 14:57. See the full list of 2020 Aurora Award winners. 2020 Aurora Awards: Multifamily and Project of the Year. Calusa Construction and designer Ellie Scott were able to double the size of the original kitchen with this remodel.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 21, 2020

Fri, 08/21/2020 - 09:24. Builders do not in general buy lumber directly from sawmills, but from an intermediate wholesaler or retailer—often a lumber yard (see Buying Products for Home Building & Remodeling: Who and Where). Rising Lumber Cost Pushes New Home Prices Up $14,000. cbroderick.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 4, 2021

The problem for home builders and remodelers is that although lumber futures have begun to moderate, lumber packages quoted to builders have held at or near record highs. National Association of Home Builders. After months of headlines about rising lumber prices, recent news has focused on significant price declines.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Fri, 11/13/2020 - 09:14. Outdoor spaces have experienced surges of renovations and remodels this past summer as a result of the pandemic. Demand for Outdoor Kitchens Remains Strong. cbroderick. The cool fall days and even colder winter months are here, but that does not mean outdoor entertainment is closed for the year.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Wed, 09/16/2020 - 09:11. I started buying power tools and began a side-hustle as a remodeler, but it bothered me that I didn’t see more women working for general contractors,” Spencer said. These Tradeswomen Are Working to Diversify the Construction Industry. cbroderick. Women make up 10.3%

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Thu, 12/17/2020 - 10:47. For apartment construction, we will see some weakness for multifamily rental development particularly in high-density markets, while remodeling demand should remain strong and expand further. What Will Come for Housing in 2021, According to the Experts. cbroderick. Read More. . Market Data + Trends.

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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2015

The NKBA and NAHB today announced their respective trade shows will continue to co-locate together through 2020 as one of the world’s largest gatherings focused on new ideas, products and technologies to design, build and remodel homes. Kitchen & Bath Industry Show'

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Pro Builder

JUNE 19, 2020

Fri, 06/19/2020 - 08:59. In this week's episode of the Weekly, editors from Pro Builder, Pro Remodeler, and PRODUCTS get the skinny on current opportunities for builders, accessible homes in the wake of the pandemic, and tools that remodelers and custom builders can use in their businesses today. .

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Tue, 11/24/2020 - 09:40. Top projects this past year were interior painting projects, bathroom remodels, and new flooring installations. . Home maintenance projects, such as cleaning and landscaping, saw the biggest year-over-year increase, rising from $1,105 in 2019 to $3,192 in 2020. Remodeling. cbroderick.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 31, 2021

I can say with confidence that the market conditions of 2020 and early 2021 are examples of a supply chain and pricing environment most of us have truly never encountered. . A month later, in March 2020, COVID-19 threw a wrench into everything, causing uncertainty across all industries. Lumber Prices—How We Got Here.

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