Features
- Comfort Zones
- As one of the first builders to own a personal computer, Florida custom builder Dave Brewer is never shy about adopting new technology. But from in-home features to back end software, Brewer knows that the key to technology success lies in keeping it simple and manageable.
- Pain Relief
- Builders have traditionally had to make do with technology applications that weren't flexible or scaleable, and couldn't grow with their businesses. But no longer. Software manufacturers are responding with more products with comfort and custom needs in mind.
- Learning from the Source
- Homebuilders often have a hard time keeping up with technology. One solution is to seek out dealers who are eager to train you. From mobile showrooms to traveling instructors to regional classrooms, a number of dealers are reaching out to builders with educational opportunities.
- Illuminating Opportunities for Builders
- Lighting control doesn't need to end with interior and exterior lights. An oft-overlooked, but easily controlled point of light is the sun. We present a look at what is available to builders in the way of automated shades and draperies, smart glass, and hard-wired lighting systems.
Departments
- Technology Products & Services
- New home tech products from Aqua-Air Wet/Dry; Belkin Corporation; D-Link Systems; HellermanTyton n Jamo US Inc.; MD Manufacturing; Now Hear This; On-Q Technologies; Owi Incorporated; Rinnai; Sherbourn Technologies; SurgeX n ViewSonic Corp.; Winegard Company; Yamaha Electronics Corp.
- Silent Movies Take on New Meaning
- PATH unveils its new Concept Home to embrace evolutionary technologies, whatever they might be.
- The Shape of Structures to Come
- PATH unveils its new Concept Home to embrace evolutionary technologies, whatever they might be.
- Understanding the Needs of Networking
- With broadband fast becoming the Internet access means of choice, a review of network wiring basics is in order.
- Home Theater-Speak Demystified, Part II
- Home theater terms are becoming as plentifut as the products themselves. Here is the continuation to our guide to understanding what these terms really mean.
- TecHome Builder Conference Debuts in 2005
- Sponsored by TecHome Builder, the TBX conference and expo will debut in 2005, focusing on issues facing builders in designing, installing and selling home tech, and in using information technology to run and grow their business.
- Time Is Right for TecHome Expo
- Many builders "get it" when it comes to aggressively offering and using technology. Many others are still struggling with what the products can do, how to sell them, and what the return on investment is. That's why the time is ripe for TecHome Builder's new conference and expo.
- Landing Top Techie Talent
- The information technology director is a critical position in any builder's organization. But many job candidates may lack knowledge of your industry. And most interviewers know less about the technology issues than the candidate. Here are five traits to look for in a new hire to help you overcome these challenges.
- Calendar of Events
- Upcoming shows and symposiums that tech home builders should consider attending.