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About Editor
Peninsula Publishing, Inc. has focused on the USA's homebuilding industry for 20 years. Through print and online media, Peninsula Publishing develops and operates six business-to-business publications, industry websites, and weekly e-newsletters. Titles include: Builder and Developer, Green Homebuilder, 50+ Builder, Options, and Residential Contractor.Get Dirty, Win Big: DuPont Dirty Work Contest Has Begun
DuPont Protection Technologies recently announced the launch of the second annual DuPont Tyvek Dirty Work Photo Contest. Entrants should submit original photos of themselves wearing a DuPont Tyvek garment after completing their “dirty work.” Those who enter will be judged on: … Continue reading →
The Industry Says Goodbye to One of its Own
Chairman, Emeritus Donald P. Kennedy, helped bring up First American Financial Corporation from its humble beginnings as a one-office firm in Santa Ana, into a global FORTUNE® 500 company that introduced many of the technological innovations that transformed the title … Continue reading →
Builder Bytes: Home sales likely rose in January
Home Sales Likely Rose in January: Home sales in the U.S. probably climbed in January to the highest level since May 2010, adding to evidence the housing market is regaining its footing, economists said. Combined purchases of new and existing … Continue reading →
The Housing Market and the 2012 Presidential Election
A video by PBS news hour on how the housing market can affect the presidential election, using Florida. Continue reading →
What is Home Performance
This video by the U.S. Department of Energy discusses what home performance housing is and how it can benefit the building industry, general contractors in particular. Continue reading →
Carmel’s first LEED-Platinum home
Carmel, Calif.’s first LEED-certified home features green traits with a modern look. Continue reading →
Systematically Speaking: Green Domino Effects
Chances are, if you’re not a LEED expert or someone who’s been examining building science or advanced sustainability for several years, you might not give much thought to how green products, manufacturing processes and energy and water supplies can all … Continue reading →
National Home Sales, Builder Confidence Up
New data from the National Association of Homebuilders was released this week showing an upsurge of positivity throughout the housing market. In a recent report by the Los Angeles Times, The National Association of Realtors released a statement crediting December 2011 as the third straight month the … Continue reading →
There Goes the Neighborhood
CBS 60 Minutes reports on a trend in the U.S. housing market that is sweeping the nation as a result of foreclosures and underwater mortgages. Continue reading →
Clean, Green and Radon Free
As we embark on a new year, it’s important to make a commitment to cleaner, greener living, especially inside the home. January is National Radon Action Month and both single family homes and multifamily complexes need to be aware of any amount of … Continue reading →