Homes Getting Greener

It seems the green movement that has been gaining traction within the commercial building sector is starting to influence home building on a much larger scale. This article from hgtvpro.com, points out that homeowners are starting to ask for environmentally-friendly solutions when building and remodeling, particularly in the bathroom and kitchen. This article is an interesting read for manufacturers who are looking for insights into green trends and as well as the influencers who are helping to blaze the green trail into our homes.

Remodeling is the new “new construction”: News to Use #7

In this installment of News to Use, we’ve compiled a collection of articles from the trade pubs, newspapers and Internet to address the issues remodelers face today. Read on, and you’ll find a wealth of insights to help you capitalize upon emerging market trends in outdoor living spaces, kitchens and baths. And the rising influence of women and Generation X in the remodeling industry. But ultimately, we hope you’ll find this information valuable to your efforts in building deeper connections with remodelers and their customers.

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In this issue:

• A new kind of remodeler
• How to team up with a remodeler so you both sell more
• Gen Xers aren’t the next driving force, they’re gaining speed now
• Survey says partner up with the pros to get in on the action
• Outdoor living means more projects for remodelers
• Emerging home trends
• Get in consumers’ minds to get into their kitchens and baths
• The growing influence of women in remodeling
• Remodeling advertisers turning to the web
• Window trends

Technology and its impact on design: News to Use #6

At Point to Point, we continue to scour the trade pubs, newspapers and Internet for new insights to help you grow your business. In this installment of News to Use, we take a look at how technology is affecting the design of our homes, hospitals and commercial structures. We examine some of the latest trends. We look at emerging technologies. And we explore some of the new challenges architects and designers are facing. We hope you find the information helpful as you continue to build a deeper connection with the A&D community.

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In this issue:

• Home of tomorrow
• The future of commercial interiors
• Architects asked to be more flexible
• Five ‘must have’ home technology trends
• Architects & designers revisiting hotels
• Technology forces teamwork
• Understanding the challenges of healthcare design
• Helpful hints on smart classroom design

Surviving the Housing Downturn: News to Use #5

For those of you who have been waiting with bated breath, a brand new issue of  News to Use is out. In this, our fifth installment, we take an in depth look at how manufacturers and marketers of building products can prosper during the housing downturn. We look at areas where construction is still booming, we  check out emerging demographic markets, and we shed a little light on how to tweak your marketing to achieve maximum effectiveness.

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In this issue:

• How builders are making the sale
• Slow? Not in commercial construction
• No slump in the green building market
• Cut marketing spending in a down economy?
• Women: Making an impact on home buying
• Minority homebuyers: housing’s future
• Modular housing looking better and better
• In tough times, it pays to know your market