Builder articles from October 2001

Builder archives from October 2001

Divine inspiration: Your next great idea may come from a highly unusual place.(21st Annual Builder's Choice Competition cites custom home design by Obie Bowman Architects, OTKM Construction)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN TO NEWPORT, R.I., IT'S WORTH THE trip. You can tour more than a dozen over-the-top mansions from what was appropriately termed The Gilded Age. The crown jewel is The Breakers, a four-story limestone palace built from 1893 to...

BMAIL.
October 1, 2001... Service Counts I ENJOYED YOUR EDITOR'S NOTES COMments on competing with national builders (August, page 19). As co-owner of a small building company, we have spent years building higher-quality homes in niche markets in the Denver area. We...

Builders' Nightmares.(animal attacks, mudslides, supernatural phenomenon all affect residential construction industry)(Brief Article)(Industry Overview)
October 1, 2001... Welcome to the strange and scary side of home building. NEXT TIME YOU START TO FEEL SORRY FOR yourself over dragged-out permitting processes, draconian zoning laws, or the deplorable state of the labor pool, thank your lucky stars you don't...

Royal Welcome.(Royal Building Services, Construcciones y Decoraciones del Suerete e Inmobiliaria offer fast-track concrete house construction products)(Company Business and Marketing)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... In August 1999, we wrote about Royal Building Systems ("Groundbreakers," page 134), a Canadian-based company aiming to bring its fast-track concrete housing to the United States. While U.S. builders have been slow to respond, a Mexican...

Coming to Terms.(trend in second residences, definition of half-backs)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... HALF-BACKS: A newly coined term in demographics and marketing describing active adults and empty-nesters who move to the Sun Belt but also buy a home somewhere halfway between their families "up north" and their winter residence. Example: An...

Undercover Affordable.(Centex Virginia, Edgemoore Homes)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Most jurisdictions around the country now have affordable housing requirements. The tricky part is blending entry-level designs into luxury communities without alarming the market-rate buyers. Some builders in Northern Virginia have found a...

Pony Up.(staff-level employee salaries)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 2001... A new survey anticipates a 5 percent rise in staff costs for 2001. A MICHIGAN-BASED RESEARCH FIRM, PERSONnel Administration Services (PAS), has released a new survey of what construction employers pay their staff-level employees. ...

War in the West.(nuclear waste dump, Yucca Mountain)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Nevada residents battle nuclear waste dump in Yucca Mountain. RESIDENTS OF NEVADA ARE united in their opposition to plans by the federal government to bury the most toxic garbage mankind has ever produced--77,000 tons of highly radioactive...

Steam Heat.(from Calpine)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Steam produced by the earth's magma, an energy source once harnessed by the Romans, helps California keep the lights on. Magma may be an untapped resource in other parts of the country, too, Seventy-two miles north of San Francisco, Calpine...

Arsenic and Old Land.(toxins found in Washington)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Buried chemical agents including arsenic and other toxins such as mustard gas were found in Washington, in the Spring Valley neighborhood and the grounds of American University. Members of Congress and The Washington Post have called for an...

The New American Home-2002.(International Builders' Show in Feb 2002 will feature designs of Melanie Taylor Architecture and Gardens, John Wieland Homes)(Company Business and Marketing)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... The tradition continues at the International Builders' Show in February 2002. The National Council of the Housing Industry of the NAHB and BUILDER will unveil the '02 edition of TNAH at Vinings Estates, in Vinings, Ga. The three-level,...

Sprawl Stuns!(USA Today ranks US cities on urban sprawl)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 2001... Where does your city rank in the world of sprawl? WHAT DO OCALA, FLA., AND SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., have in common beside palm trees? The doubtful distinction of having the highest sprawl ratings of all U.S. cities and cities under 250,000...

PUNCH LIST.(housing industry news includes lawn toupees, HUD project, increase kilowatt usage)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... BUILDER'S editors pick the best, worst, and most intriguing housing-related news. LAWN TOUPEES: Artificial turf or fake grass is growing as a lawn alternative for residential communities. Sales rose 25 percent this year to $250 million for...

Manufactured Mess.(Manufactured Housing Institute reports high repossession rates in manufactured housing industry)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 2001... Repossession rates remain high as manufactured housing reels from easy credit financing. MANUFACTURED HOUSING CONtinues to buckle under the glut of repossessions caused by the easy credit terms that finance companies offered thousands of...

Goliath vs. Goliath.(large home builders band together to form NewHomeSource.com online listing of new homes)(Internet/Web/Online Service Information)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Largest home builders create dot-com to compete with Homestore.com. Stung by the success Homestore.com has had in listing homes for sale on the Internet, in September the nation's five largest builders launched their own Internet listing...

Payless No More.(Payless Cashways Inc. closes)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Payless Cashways closes:, plans to liquidate stock by years' end. MISSOURI-BASED PAYLESS CASHWAYS is closing its doors for good by year's end as it completes a bankruptcy court--approved liquidation. More than 65 percent of the building...

Buildscape Buffeted.(online building supply company lays off employees)(Company Financial Information)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Buildscape lays off 50 as the dot-com downturn worsens. THOUGH THE RECENT TERMINATION OF 50 of its 185 jobs at home building--related dot-com Buildscape was termed by management to be routine, Internet industry observers said the company is...

Clean in a Can.(Lava cleaner towels)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... You KNOW LAVA-THE PUMICE-POWERED bar that's as permanent a fixture on your utility sink as the sink itself? Instead of toting around that little green bar, and the sink for that matter, pop open a can of premoistened, fiber-reinforced Lava...

Rough and Tough.(Toughbook 28 notebook computer)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... ACCIDENTS HAPPEN, AND THE TOUGHBOOK 28 NOTEBOOK COMPUTER IS DE signed with that in mind. Made for pros on the move, the wireless-ready notebook is encased in a magnesium shell that resists bricks and kicks--something most notebooks can't...

Lighten Up.(iColor Cove fixture)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... THESE AREN'T YOUR REGULAR CHRISTMAS LIGHTS. IN FACT, THEY'RE NOT Christmas lights at all. The iColor Cove fixture brings digital color-changing light and lighting effects to alcoves and accent areas. Featuring a LED light source chat has...

Razor Sharp.(pocket knife)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... THIS SPORTY ADDITION TO YOUR TOOL BELT MAY MAKE YOU THE talk of the town. The SportUtility knife is a two-in-one knife with a DynaGrip rubber grip for secure, comfortable handling. Equipped with a retractable razor on one end and a 420...

Shower Power.(massaging showerhead)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... YOU SAY YOU WANT A revolution? Suit yourself. The Revolution massaging showerhead delivers a full-body spray by twisting and spinning water droplets in a figure-eight design. The FreedomDial--which controls the force, frequency, and coverage of...

In-Vested.(vest designed to hold electronic devices)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... TIRED OF RELEGATING PRECIOUS PANTS REAL ESTATE FOR your portable gadgets? That's what we thought. Check out the Scott eVest. It's a lightweight, water-repellent, 15-pocket vest that allows you to link your electronic devices from pocket to...

Custom Touch.(housing development in Florida's Gulf Coast)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... To accommodate hundreds of full- and part-time residents buying on Florida's Gulf Coast, WCI built a state-of-the-art design facility. And the profits are pouring in. ONCE A HAVEN FOR WINTER RESIDENTS, FLORIda's southwest coast is now...

Trumping the Riverside.(Trump Place marketing plan)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Donald Trump's 200 Riverside Boulevard logo and brochure celebrates park access and river views. NEW YORKERS CRAVE APARTMENTS WITH VIEWS, BUT FEW homes that offer this option are available in the market. To satisfy the demand, the...

Take a Walk.(Olson Construction Company markets Haritage Walk housing development in Pasadena, CA)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Mission-style charm and pedestrian access helped drive the marketing message at Heritage Walk in Pasadena, Calif. WITH JUST 38 RESIDENCES, THE OLSON Co.'s HERITAGE Walk had to be marketed as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The California...

eplans.com.(housing plans online)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... IS A DATABASE OF THOUSANDS of house plans in a huge variety of sizes and styles including the most popular options in today's housing market. Builders and their customers can easily view portfolios from a wide range of designers, customize each...

Optimal Framing.(energy-saving framing techniques)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Our multi-faceted demonstration home, to debut at the 2002 International Builders' Show, puts energy-saving framing techniques to the test. THE LONGER YOU BUILD HOMES, the more you understand why construction techniques take so long to...

Search for the Holy Grail.(home builders marketing on the internet)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... The Web can dramatically improve sales traffic and help builders stay connected to their buyers during the entire homeownership cycle. THE HOME BUILDER'S SEARCH FOR A legitimate fit with the Internet has felt like the endless search for the...

War Jitters.(terrorist attacks affect on investing)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... How will the recent terrorist attacks affect investing? HISTORICALLY, HOUSING STOCK prices and consumer confidence fall after military actions or major disasters a recent study by Credit Suisse First Boston found. The unique study,...

Heated Debate.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Government agencies, manufacturers, and public interest groups are quarreling about air conditioning and heat pump efficiency standards. THINGS WILL HEAT UP THIS FALL," says Kit Kennedy, senior attorney at the National Resources Defense...

Pulling the Plug.(cordless circular saws)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Cordless circular saws offer pros power and convenience. HOW ABOUT PULLING THE PLUG ON your circular saw and going cordless? Although cordless circular saws haven't made the same impact on the cutting world that cordless drills have in the...

Legislation Aids Struggle.(for home ownership)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 2001... Though homeownership is at an all-time high, many, especially minorities, struggle to achieve the American Dream. LEGISLATION PENDING IN CONgress would help open the door to homeownership for a new generation of Americans while providing...

Stagnant Stance.(protecting endangered species)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... In August, a new agreement between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and environmental groups ended a year-long moratorium on new endangered species listings. The FWS moratorium was to have reassessed policies and inadequate funding...

Housing Won't Crash.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Though appreciation may slacken, housing demand will not. THE U.S. ECONOMY WOULD NOW BE in recession without strong support from the housing sector. Rising home prices have been key to housing's support of the economy, energizing investment...

Brown Afforded.(Gregory S. Brown named director of affordable housing for multifamily)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... On September 4th, the NAHB named Gregory S. Brown director of affordable housing for multifamily. Brown will be responsible for development, finance, and property management issues that impact affordable housing. He will also direct the...

Policy Maven.(NAHB vice president of multifamily policy named)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Peggy K. Cullom, a 20-year veteran of the multifamily and mortgage banking industries, has been named NAHB vice president of multifamily policy. She will oversee legislative and regulatory multifamily activities as well as the development of...

It's All at the Fair.(sponsorship of county fair)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Carbon Builders Association rejuvenates fair IN PALMERTON, PA., THE Carbon Builders Association (CBA) helped revitalize the second annual Carbon County Lion/Lioness Fair by serving as a fair sponsor and donating $3,000 to the 4-H Livestock...

Rising Sales.(single-family housing)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... New single-family home sales rose 4.9 percent in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 950,000 units, according to the Commerce Department. Long-term mortgages continued to hover just he low 7 percent. The strong market is also...

THE 21ST ANNUAL BUILDER'S CHOICE.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Simple scaled-back styles prove that less really is more. IN THE INTEREST OF CREATING NEW TRADITIONS FOR the new millennium, the Builder's Choice judging was moved from the quaint town of Woodstock, Vt., to the backdrop of America's...

The Winning Choice. Corian[R].(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... DuPont[TM] Corian(r) salutes the 2001 Builder's Choice award winners We're proud to be part of award-winning projects recognized for design excellence. Award-winning designers specify Corian(r) solid surfaces "because they know Corian(r)...

Eldorado Stone Identified In This Year's Builder's Choice Awards.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... The Only Manufactured Stone Veneer Awarded Congratulations to all the 2001 Builder's Choice Award winners and a special thanks to KTGY of Irvine, CA and EPAC Construction of San Diego for specifying Eldorado Stone for their award-winning...

Heatilator[R] Lights The Fire For Builder's Choice Winners.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Heatilator, known as the first name in fireplaces, brings one of the broadest product lines of gas and woodburning fireplaces and inserts to the hearth industry. The first air circulating fireplace was patented by Heatilator in 1927, and since,...

Therma-Tru Fiberglass Doors are the Builder's Choice.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Award winning builders know the value of making a good impression right at the front door. That's why they specify Therma-Tru fiberglass doors. It's easy to understand why Therma-Tru fiberglass doors are the builder's choice. In fact,...

Selecting The Right Carpet For Top-Selling Homes.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... The carpeted floor is no longer just cushion underfoot. It's a surface that can significantly contribute to a room's decor. Selecting a carpet that suits the family's taste and lifestyle is an important decision with many factors to consider,...

Delta[R]--Dedicated To New And Innovative Products.(Delta Faucet Co.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Homeowners demand the latest in design and innovation and the highest standards of quality and durability. Delta Eaucet Company is committed to helping builders meet those exlectations by continuously introducing new, beautifully engineered...

We're Giving Vision To Great Ideas!(Eagle Window and Door Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... EAGLE Window & Door is proud to be specified in one of the award-winning Builder's I Choice projects sponsored by BUILDER magazine. Building with Innovation Designed for Optimal Performance EAGLE Window & Door, Inc. is committed...

GAF Helps Builders Increase Profits And Grow Their Business.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... GAF would like to congratulate all of this year's Builder's Choice Award winners and to thank all those who used GAF materials on their award-winning projects. The winners are examples of the best the industry has to offer, and GAF is proud to...

Comfort. Quality. Trust.(Amana Heating and Air Conditioning)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Perhaps one of the most crucial components to the success of a hew home is its level of comfort. Of course you want the facade to create a good first impression. You want the rooms to feel spacious. You want the windows to bathe the rooms with...

Goodman Builder Program--A Formula For Success.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Based on the reception of our no nonsense approach to partnering with builders, Goodman has found a home in RNC. We now do business with twenty-four of the largest twenty-five builders in the U.S. Thirty-nine of the top fifty. And sixty-three...

LASCO Bathware Finds Winning Combination Of Beauty And Durability.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... LASCO Bathware extends its heartfelt congratulations to Builder's Choice winners The Olson Company, Centex Homes and Greystone Homes. Thank you for choosing LASCO in these award-winning examples of fine homebuilding and design. It's no...

Kwikset: Style And Quality That Inspire The Best.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... The Award-Wining Choice of Architects and Contractors Kwikset walks away from the 2001 Builder's Choice Awards with a basket of honors--including three Grand Awards and Awards of Merit and Special Focus. From production homes to townhomes...

Price Pfister Offers Builders Style, Great Features and Value Projects.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Price Pfister congratulates the Builder's Choice Design Award recipients! We're proud to be associated with building industry trendsetters who use our products in their award-winning projects, reflecting our reputation for providing...

MonierLifetile Tops Builder's Choice Awards Again.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Q Our thanks to Builder's Choice award winner L&D Construction Company for choosing MonierLifetile. As the nation's largest roof tile manufacturer, MonierLifetile offers the most complete line of standard weight and lightweight concrete...

Capitol.(Prime Cel from MI Home Products Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... The newest generation in window technology is here. Prime Cel from MI Home Products, Inc. Made of cellular vinyl it is an affordable, maintenance-free, attractive alternative to wood. Get the look of wood, the durability of vinyl and the...

Delta[R] Faucet Company.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... It's not easy being beautiful, and at Delta Faucet Company, we know it. Our beautifully engineered Victorian[TM] faucets are inspected and perfected to meet our rigorous beauty standards. Not only will your customers enjoy them, but you will...

CertainTeed.(Presidential TL shingle)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... With its patented tri-laminate technology and rugged sculptured tab design, Presidential[TM] TL is a super-heavyweight shingle (450 lbs./square) designed to give the rich look and depth of wood shakes. Presidential TL is algae-resistant,...

DoorCraft.(exterior steel doors)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... On DoorCraft[R] exterior steel doors you'll find wood or steel edge options along with 24- and 25-gauge galvanized steel faces that are ready for a variety of finishes, or ready to install with no finishing required. These rugged, rustproof and...

Dupont[TM] Corian[R].(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Home buyers are looking for ways to personalize their new home--before they move in. Corian[R] solid surfaces offer the design flexibility for customized, inviting living spaces that are easy to care for. Authorized Distributors of Corian[R]...

Eagle Window and Door.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... EAGLE[R] Window & Door, Inc. now offers windows and doors certified by stringent South Florida Building Codes, which require products to pass difficult impact tests as well as intensive cyclical pressure and air/water infiltration testing. The...

GAF.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... GAF Material Corporation's Grand Canyon[TM] shingle is a thick laminated shingle that simulates the look of rugged wood shakes for the upscale home. Unlike wood shakes however, these shingles have a UL Class A rating, ideal for high-fire risk...

DuPont[TM] Stainmaster[R].(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... DuPont[TM] STAINMASTER[R] carpet, the most recognized name in the industry, comes with the Advanced Teflon[R]. Repel System to keep carpets 40 percent cleaner by repelling liquids that can cause staining and soiling. DuPont[TM] STAINMASTER[R]...

Eldorado Stone.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Over the last 30 years, Eldorado Stone has manufactured The Most Believable Architectural Stone Veneer in the World[TM]. With over 18 profile types and 50 distinctive color palettes even the most discerning eye can't see the difference between...

Goodman Manufacturing Co.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Goodman manufactures homeowner comfort with our reliable heating and air conditioning systems. Goodman manufactures builder profits with its builder rebate program and aggressive pricing. Its newest products include fully louvered condensing...

Heatilator.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Since 1927, Heatilator has been known as the first name in fireplaces, offering one of the broadest product lines of gas and woodburning fireplaces and inserts available today. Our newest release, the Icon Series, offers a traditional masonry...

Johns Manville.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Johns Manville ComfortTherm [R] insulation--an environmentally-friendly insulation containing at least 25% recycled glass--is encapsulated with a poly wrap system for less dust and greater handling comfort. Its poly-faced vapor retarder is...

Lasco Bathware.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Visit the newly redesigned LASCO Bathware web site! Designed with the builder and consumer in mind, site visitors will find all the information they need to specify LASCO products, including full product specs, company information, distributor...

Honeywell.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Networked Zoning System Gives Next-Generation Benefits Now Banish too hot, too cold spots in the homes you build with Honeywell's new Networked Zoning System. It is simple to install, and saves steps for homeowners. Adjusting one thermostat...

Kwikset[R].(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... The Society Brass Collection[TM] spotlights the forged-brass beauty of the Bedford knob. Stunning in its rhythmic simplicity, the Bedford gives any home a note of elegance and distinction. Available in Polished Brass, Antique Brass, Oil-Rubbed...

Martin Fireplaces.
October 1, 2001... Martin's massive SB6000 fireplace is what builders have been seeking for installations in large rooms with high ceilings. The SB6000 has a 50"w x 30"h x 24"d firebox opening, providing the largest viewing area in the industry today.

Moen.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 1, 2001... Moen introduces its new, stylish PureTouch(r) AquaSuite[TM] line of water filtration systems for both the kitchen or the bath. AquaSuite's above-counter dispenser is designed to complement all leading faucet styles and comes in 12 finish...

Owens Corning.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... When most people think of insulation, they think of Owens Corning. And for good reason. We invented fiber glass insulation. And for the past 63 years we've been improving it-- developing new kinds of insulation that are more effective and...

Milgard.
October 1, 2001... Milgard Windows presents Replacement Series Windows, a sensible and attractive solution for the homeowner faced with rising energy costs, excessive sound penetration, or worn and outdated windows. They are specifically engineered for replacing...

Lifetile, Monier.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... MonierLifetile carries a broad range of concrete roof tile products to meet the vast needs of building markets across the country. MonierLifetile offers an industry-best, limited lifetime, fully transferable, non-prorated warranty, a proven...

Price Pfister.(introduces Marielle faucet)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 1, 2001... The Price Pfister Marielle[TM], a single-control faucet with coordinating side spray, brings international style and the elegance of old to the contemporary kitchen. Installer friendly features of the Marielle include Quick Connect fittings,...

Summit.
October 1, 2001... The Summit(R) Series 9000 MagnaFrame[TM] is a new, vinyl, wide profile, architecturally designed window, offered as single-hung, double-hung, slider or custom fixed. With the benefits of vinyl and wood in one, the Series 9000 is low...

VELUX Roof Windows and Skylights.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
October 1, 2001... The VELUX[R] new Model VSE[TM] Venting Skylight Electric provides homeowners one button access to light and air, and builders with the ease of one box, one purchase, one wire installation. A single hard-wire connection designed for standard...

Pozzi.(swinging patio door)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Pozzi[R] has created a unique, clad wood exterior swinging patio door. With a style typical of Colonial or Americana, this versatile door is available in single or double swing. Interior and exterior "Raised Panel" available as single...

Therma-Tru.(Exterior Wood doors)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... It's easy to understand why Therma-Tru is the #1 brand of exterior doors. Take our Classic-Craft fiberglass doors, for example. They offer the beauty, warmth and security of a fine handcrafted wood door with far more energy-efficiency and...

LUMEN LUST.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 2001... RECESSED LIGHTS ARE AN OVER-USED CLICHE. ADDING A VARIETY OF LIGHT SOURCES AND LIGHTING CONTROL LAYERS CAN INCREASE EMOTIONAL WARMTH AND BUYER APPEAL. CAN OR RECESSED LIGHTS MAYBE EASY, INEXpensive, ubiquitous, but they are pretty much...

Suddenly Solar.(photovoltaics)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Energy blackouts and clean air regulations have thrust on-site power generation into the home building limelight. IF YOU READ THE REPORT BY THE NAHB Research Center in 1994, integrating photo-voltaic (PV) systems into new homes seemed like...

Perfect Timing.(Morrison Homes)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Outfitted with slate lookalike photovoltaic collectors, these homes have made big news in Sacramento, Calif., where power prices have gone through the roof. BOB WALTER, PRESIDENT of Morrison Homes' Sacramento division, says that the...

Natural Choice.(Shea Homes)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 2001... These homes have "evolved" with photovoltaics, as a natural next step along the path toward higher energy efficiency. LONG BEFORE SHEA HOMES GOT SERIOUS ABOUT including photovoltaics as a standard feature, the company had to learn to build...

Meter Muscle.(Beazer Homes offers solar subdivision)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Offering more power output in lower-cost homes, Beazer hopes to make PV even more accessible. "WE'RE JUST STARTING OUR FIRST [solar] subdivision," notes Alan Neuman, vice president of sales for Beazer Homes' Northern California division....