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Leviton Intros Opt-X Ultra Fiber Enclosures: The 1RU, 2RU and 4RU enclosures are made of tinted polycarbonate and are designed for enterprise and data center applications. Read more »
Woodside Homes Joins NSHP, Offers Energy Efficient Homes: Partners with SunPower, Southern California Edison, the California Energy Commission and makers of energy efficient products to offer homes that reduce energy bills up to 60 percent. Read more »
AxisPointe HomeWorx Franchise Gains Nationwide Momentum: HomeWorx franchises have been sold in 11 cities across the country in the past four months. Read more »
Housing Starts Down 36%, Numbers Show: Total housing starts are down 36 percent, according to figures released by the U.S. Department of Commerce. There is, however, a glimmer of hope. Read more »
WeCare Brings WiMax Inside the Home: System designed to complement structured wiring brings ultra-high-speed wireless network to homes via builders and integrators. Read more »
Hubbell Wiring Intros netSELECT 2-inch Extension Brackets: Can be used with either 14- or 28-inch enclosures to accommodate networking and A/V installs that require heat dissipation. Read more »

From The Magazine

Concocting an Energy-Saving Formula: A Missouri builder, known to some as the “Queen of Green,” perfects her geothermal, zero-energy plans by using her own home as a model.

Path To The Future: Though Fiber-to-the-Home needs to be deployed, builders should be aware of their options.

Profiles of Processes: Online management solutions can raise the bar for builder productivity and operations efficiency.

Editorial: Let’s Get the MLS Onboard: The lack of presence for home-tech amenities among online listing services is very disappointing.

The Final Word in HT: Incorporating the big-screen experience into your homes may very well incorporate your homes into the plans of homebuyers.