If you want to learn about trends in the housing industry, the following twenty people may help you find a way through that maze. For instance, Mike Hodgson (listed below) stated in 2008 that while home builders were suffering from the nation’s then-current economic downturn and housing crisis, hope was at hand in the form of energy-efficient construction and green building. The media has picked up on green building as well, and many of the experts listed below are part of that sector. (more…)

If you are a home remodeler, home builder or a construction manager who is about to begin a remodeling project, the list of the top 50 construction and home-building industry jobs on this page can be of great benefit to you. Here, you will hear first-hand information from a wide range of construction issues and aspects. Whether you are a novice or an seasoned professional in the construction trade, reading about other individual’s experiences can prove as useful guidelines. (more…)

There is a lot being said right now about “going green.” Environmental awareness is growing, and many people are interested in having greener homes. Indeed, many construction management degree programs include information on building green. But you don’t need to buy a new-built home, or to be in a degree program to add a little more green in your life.

You don’t even have to go green for reasons of the environment if you don’t want to. After all, making green changes to your home can save you money over time. When you green your home, you are creating a home that uses fewer resources, saving you money. On top of that, some green home improvements that you make come with tax credits, lowering your tax liability. Here is a guide to “greening” your home: (more…)