This week we find out more about how social media is driving interest in the skilled trades, why geothermal heat pumps should replace bulky HVAC on smaller lots, discover a few ways to add some style to a builder-basic new home and take a look at the floor plan of the week.
Welcome to the BYTE, where you get to sink your teeth into the latest builder news.
Can the ‘Toolbelt Generation’ Help Construction Tackle Its Labor Shortage?
With the construction industry facing a skilled labor shortage that is likely to impact future activity, an unlikely source is emerging as a recruitment tool: social media. Read more about a survey from Thumbtack reports Gen Z is increasingly interested in the skilled trades, with TikTok and Instagram driving growth.
Why Does This Award-Winning Designer Specify Geothermal Heat Pumps?
Two decades ago, homeowners aspired to own a ranch house on a one-acre lot. Today, Lew Oliver considers such a property a liability and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) backs that sentiment. Learn more about how shrinking lot sizes mean there’s little room for bulky HVAC equipment, a good one reason for geothermal.
Seven Ways To Add Style to a Builder-Basic Home
Either the budget, or the desire to DIY down the road, you may have opted for builder-basic finishes in your new construction home. Builder basic offers a great canvas from which to personalize your space, check out some tips on how to add style to your builder-basic home.
House Plan of the Week: Bold Design With Rooftop Deck
Looking for a house layout that’s modern and ready to capture a great view of the fall foliage? Take a look at this contemporary design with vaulted family room and kitchen and main level primary suite, with a garage level guest bedroom, and upper level observatory.
