Remodeling
IBS Remodeled Show Home Aims to Keep Original Mid-Century Character
Staying true to its original character is the primary objective for The New American Remodel® 2022 – a flagship exhibit of the 2022 NAHB International Builders’ Show® in Orlando. As the project continues to take shape and prepares for its debut at IBS Feb. 8-10, the build team is confident show attendees will be impressed with the final product.
How the NGBS Can Help You Navigate Green Renovations on Historical Properties
Learn how the ICC 700-2020 National Green Building Standard® (NGBS) provides a flexible roadmap for green renovation projects — including the conversion of existing buildings to residential use, even if that building is subject to historical preservation regulations.
NAHB Remodelers Awards Offer New Opportunities to Showcase Projects
The NAHB Remodeling Awards recognize the industry’s finest work in residential remodeling. And NAHB recently created even more opportunities for remodelers to gain recognition for top-notch craftsmanship.
How Remodelers Can Improve Their Target Marketing
NAHB’s Remodeling Expenditures by ZIP Code datasets give remodelers unique insights about market conditions. The data can help remodelers, product manufacturers and many other industry pros accurately gauge home improvement spending trends and more efficiently target their marketing efforts.
Join NAHB this Summer for Webinars on Wednesdays
NAHB Education hosts webinars on Wednesdays for members covering a wide range of important issues. This summer, hot topics like the labor shortage in construction, high-performance remodeling and much more will be covered.
Remodeling Industry Confidence Improves Year over Year
The NAHB/Royal Building Products Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the second quarter posted a reading of 87, up 14 points from the second quarter of 2020. The finding is a signal of residential remodelers’ confidence in their markets, for projects of all sizes.
Most Home Builders are Small Businesses
New NAHB research shows that despite declining self-employment rates and the rising top builder market share, residential construction remains the industry of independent entrepreneurs. Close to 80% of home builders and specialty trade contractor firms are self-employed independent contractors.
Remodeling Boom Shines a Light on Lead-Based Paint Violations
Hiring a hire a professional remodeler has numerous benefits – especially if the project involves a home built before 1978. Among the various nuances of renovating older homes, properly identifying and mitigating exposure to lead-based paint remains one of the most critical.
Emerging Remodeling Project and Product Trends for 2021
Join a panel of pro remodelers as they explore emerging remodeling project and product trends and discuss how they are dealing with soaring material prices.
Marine Corps Veteran Finds New Opportunities to Serve in the Trades
Providing service to others can be much more than simply a way to make a living. For Josh Anderson, owner of Bea Day Plumbers in Iowa City, Iowa, service is a significant part of his overall character.
