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BP Welcomes New Members and Associates |
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Builder Partnerships is pleased to announce our newest Builder Members:
Bedrock Builders
Bob Adams Homes
DiSipio Design & Construction
Hills Homes
Kerwin Homes
Neighborhood Builders
Tom Woodruff Signature Homes |
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Don't Forget |
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The second quarter is
coming to a close and
builders need to submit their units by July 15th. Checks will go out within 45 days after the quarter closes.
DON'T MISS OUR
AUDIO CONFERENCES
Monthly discussions
on timely topics. Visit www.builderpartnerships.com for information and schedules, or contact monica@builderpartnerships.com for more details. |
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BP Online and in the News |
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Builder Partnerships members and associates are regularly featured in online magazines.
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Builder Partnerships
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Volume III, Issue VI
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June 2008
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| From the Desk of the CEO |
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I was reflecting the other day about the 44 years I have been in this industry and about the things that I have experienced during that timeframe. As you can imagine, I have witnessed and experienced a lot and, I am happy to say, that most of it was good and positive. The home building industry is a great industry with some great people. Read more... |
| When Will The Upturn Come?
Watch Economic Indicators |
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By Robert Siegel of Robert L. Siegel & Associates, Inc.
If you want to know when the upturn will come, look for the news in economic indicators. Here is a checklist of what needs to occur before home building can rise again. Read more... |
| 50 Mistakes Builders Make:
A New Series From the Profit Doctor |
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By Charles C. Shinn, Jr., Ph.D.
Shinn Consulting
Starting next month, I will begin a new series exploring the 50 common mistakes that builders make. Through this series, I will present various alternatives for avoiding these mistakes and also discuss options on how to resolve the issues if you have already made them. Read more... |
| Good Products Reflect Customers' Desires |
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Today builders are eager to find ways to set their homes apart from the competition. As kitchens continue to be one of the most important rooms in the house, it is no surprise that appliances in and around the sink require just as much consideration as other kitchen features. Read more... |
| Logic Plumbing Can Increase
Profits and Reduce Liability |
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 Energy conservation and environmental concerns are prompting builders to rethink outdated, inefficient plumbing systems. The old methods and materials of yesteryear are quickly being replaced by an innovative, efficient design that uses fewer materials, makes installations more efficient and maximizes your profits. It's called Logic Plumbing. Read more... |
| Building Industry Recognizes Gerber's
Leadership and Innovation |
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Significant advancements in the plumbing industry, such as water conserving faucets and high-performance toilets, have excelled in the residential market in recent years. Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC continues to demonstrate leadership in the building arena with another year of industry recognitions commending the high-quality innovation and builder's preference for its well performing kitchen and bathroom products. Read more... |
| Kaye Homes Weathers the
Storm in Naples, Florida |
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 Since 1985, Builder Partnerships member Kaye Homes has built over 3,000 homes. As the largest locally owned and family operated homebuilder in Naples, Florida, they build both multi-family and single-family homes priced from the high $100s to the mid-$500s, with sizes ranging from 1,200-2,700 sf of living space, many on large homesites. Read more... |
| BP Manufacturers Strongly Represented in
Builder Magazine's Favorite 50 of 2007 |
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Many Builder Partnerships Manufacturer Associates are featured in Builder magazine's 2008 Buyer's Guide. BP has four of the 'Favorite 50' -- the 50 most popular products of 2007 -- on board as associates: #24 is CHI's Overhead Doors and Carriage-house garage doors; #27 is Kahrs International's Walnut Flooring; #27 is Beam Industries' Central Vacuum; and #47 is Kohler's Water-saving showerhead. Read more... |
Save Water and Energy with
Tankless Water Heaters, Part 3 |
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 Energy saving products continue to gain attention from both builders and homeowners trying to save money. Tankless water heaters can use up to 50% less energy because they only consume energy when hot water is requested. This final installment in a three-part series on tankless water heaters will focus on electric tankless. Read more... |
| Water Efficient Fixtures for Kitchens and Baths |
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Green is no longer just a color. It's a trend that has infiltrated businesses across the board, including the building industry. The green building trend will not simply be a fleeting fancy in our industry-it will eventually become a standard of practice. Read more... |
| Connect with Buyers with BuilderInTouch |
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 John Laing Homes has selected BuilderInTouch to provide a powerful suite of marketing and communication tools for their developments across Denver and Colorado Springs. Read more... |
| Dow is a Cool Products Competition Winner at PCBC |
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Dow Building Solutions' STYROFOAM SIS™ Brand Structural Insulated Sheathing was just announced as a winner in the Industry category of the PCBC 2008 Cool Products Competition. PCBC is being held June 24-27 in San Francisco. Read more... |
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BP Members on Top 200 List |
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Congratulations to the following Builder Partnerships members who made the Builder magazine Top 200 list: Berks Homes, Cooper Homes, David Powers Homes, Hills Communities, Keystone Custom Homes, Mercedes Homes, Park Square Homes, T.R. Hughes, Inc., The Jones Co. of Tenn., and Woodland Homes of Huntsville. Read more... | |
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