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<h1>Construction Quality</h1><p class="vocab-desc">A compilation of HousingZone's articles, surveys, ideas, trends, and tips on construction quality for residential builders, remodelers, and architects serving the residential construction industry.</p>
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Crawl Spaces to Basements: Proceed with Caution
Converting a crawl space to other uses can upgrade a home and add significant value, but when done incorrectly, it can also be disastrous
You Need to Talk About It: Mental Health in Construction
Men in the construction industry die by suicide at a rate nearly four times the national average. What should business leaders do about it?
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How to Attach a Patio Roof to an Existing House
A graceful integration may mean more work but improved functionality and aesthetics
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Durosko: 10 tips for a great remodeling experience (Part 1)
Craig Durosko offers his first five tips for creating a great remodeling experience for your clients
Strategic plans require buy-in and solid tactics to succeed
Remodelers need to update their plans regularly to be successful
Product Trends: Going Green Gains Steam
The latest products and design trends shaping sustainable remodeling
Special Report: More Remodelers Opt for Green
Fourth survey shows growing popularity of green remodeling, but challenges persist
Protecting your remodeling company from green litigation
Green construction attorney and blogger Chris Cheatham talks about the potential legal pitfalls in green building and remodeling
Remodeler overcomes major structural issues to revamp kitchen
Dallas remodeler Curb Appeal Renovations successfully manages hidden structural challenges for a beautiful kitchen facelift that blends creative design with resourceful structural repairs.
Stress-free remodeling: Using trade walkthroughs
The more details that can be discussed, clarified and understood before signing a construction contract, the better it is for both the homeowner and the contractor.
People You Should Know: Michael Luzier
NAHB Research Center is helping remodelers and builders find ways to incorporate smart practices
Federal Reserve releases interim rule on home appraisal process
The Federal Reserve released a new interim rule on home appraisals that helps to clarify the home appraisal process. Under the guidelines, home builders may ask appraisers to consider additional information about the property being appraised, including information about comparable properties.
NAHB: Smaller homes to remain popular even after recession's end
A new look at housing starts based on data from the Census Bureau finds that single-family homes in the U.S. continued to get smaller last year, and the downward trend is likely to last significantly beyond the end of the recession. From a peak of 2,268 square feet in 2006, the median size of new single-family homes dropped consistently through last year, when the size was down to an even 2,100, according to NAHB.