MiTek USA announced the release of a new Project Explorer app, designed to search for and plan outdoor projects.  This app was built in conjunction with OZCO Building Products, the leading manufacturer of Ornamental Wood Ties (OWT). The Project Explorer app is a free download at the Apple App Store: Link.   ... Learn More

MiTek® announced that it has released a new version of the highly popular MiTek® Deck Designer™ (formerly USP® Deck Designer) that offers a series of improvements. MiTek® Deck Designer™ is a free online interactive software program that helps building mater... Learn More

The new ClareHome has been released! This is the first release in a series of future releases that will continue to improve upon the look and functionality of the ClareHome App. It's not just the ClareHome App that got a touch-up. We have... Learn More

Sarasota, FL, August 23, 2018 - Gehan Homes will be offering Clare as a base-standard feature in select communities, including some found in the Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, and Phoenix areas. “With all the smart home products available to today’s homeowner, it can... Learn More

LENEXA, KAN. – A new collection of three composite shake shingle colors has been launched by DaVinci Roofscapes®. The Nature Crafted Collection includes realistic, nature-inspired colors including Aged Cedar, Mossy Cedar and Black Oak.             Each new color reflects different progressive aging... Learn More

          LENEXA, KAN. – The new Top Down ColorTM visualizer from DaVinci Roofscapes® makes it easy for homeowners, builders, remodelers, contractors and architects to quickly see how the exterior of a home can be changed. Available at www.davinciroofscapes.com/color/designer the "roof to ground product and color selector" offers... Learn More

The open joist TRIFORCE® has been evaluated for equivalent fire-resistant construction to dimensional lumber or structural composite lumber After more than 50 years in the industry, Barrette Structural Distribution Inc., based in Quebec, Canada, has maintained its cutting edge. It manufactures Open Joist TRIFORCE®, an engineered floor... Learn More

Austin, TX (June 15, 2017) - BuildersUpdate.com has reached an exclusive agreement with Realtors Property Resource® (RPR®) to provide RPR with new home construction data for REALTORS® to access nationwide. “RPR is very excited about this new partnership,” said RPR CEO Dale Ross. “Our goal is to... Learn More

Home Innovation Research Labs recently announced their 2017 NGBS Green Partners of Excellence. Southern Energy Management is honored to report three of our team members were selected as recipients: Jamie Hager, Rachel Della Valle, and Laurie Colwander. NGBS Green, which is based on... Learn More

Our Zero Energy Blueprint program is designed for builders to take their high-performance homes to the next level. We partner with you to make solar accessible and affordable for your homebuyers while providing you with dependable margins. Our wholesale prices and seamless integration into your build... Learn More