Creative options for surviving tough times in home building. The role of design in a home's energy efficiency. New tools take some guesswork out of trim work. Expert advice to get the most out of every gallon of gas.
Business Tip:
OSHA: Preventing Fatal Falls in Construction
http://www.osha.gov/doc/falls/preventingfalls.html
Segment 1:
Description:
In the News:
- New home sales rebound in September, although median price dropped.
- Housing market Index falls to record low.
- Builder techniques to improve business: smaller floor plans; work equity program; how-to book
- Trilogy by Shea Homes is first national builder to make solar a standard feature.
- HGTV Green Home 2009 in Port St. Lucie , Florida .
Resources:
Trend Homes "Paint Your Way to a New Home"
http://www.azcentral.com/members/Blog/AZResidential/35461
The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index
http://www.nahb.org/generic.aspx?sectionID=134&genericContentID=529
KB Home
http://www.kbhome.com/
Sales Booster: Give a How-To Book To Your Buyers
http://www.builderonline.com/sales-and-marketing/sales-booster-give-a-how-to-book-to-your-buyers.aspx?cid=BLDR081016002
Shea Superiology
http://www.sheasuperiology.com/trilogy/index.cfm?CFID=38663993&CFTOKEN=8f117981d98e30c-1A638776-1438-50C3-B012055701A2ED3C
Trilogy
http://www.trilogylife.com/index.cfm
BP Solar
http://www.bp.com/modularhome.do?categoryId=8050&contentId=7035481
W3 Architects
http://www.w3architects.com/
Building of HGTV Green Home 2009
http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/pac_ctnt/text/0,2595,HPRO_20196_71261,00.html
Core Communities
http://www.corecommunities.com/
Segment 2:
Description:
It's All About Building Products: a smart sprinkler system that monitors the weather; using propane in home building and remodeling.
Resources:
The Propane Education & Research Council
http://www.propanecouncil.org/
Scott's Tool Box: Cyber-Rain
http://www.cyber-rain.com/
Product of the Day Sweepstakes
http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/pac_ctnt/text/0,2595,HPRO_20196_36676,00.html
Segment 3:
Description:
The Best Practices for doing business better: new tools speed up precision trim work.
Resources:
Trim & Molding
http://www.buildiq.com/
Segment 4:
Description: news of a mileage rate increase. Plus smart driving techniques so you get the most from every fill-up.
Resources:
IRS Mileage Rate Increase
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=184163,00.html
GMC Trucks
http://www.gmc.com/
Building the HGTV Dream Home
http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/pac_ctnt/text/0,2595,HPRO_20196_69552,00.html
Ledson Homes
http://www.ledsonhomes.com/
HGTV Dream Home Central
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dream_home/
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