Is There Growing Builder Backlash to ‘Smart Homes’?
Homebuilders are dangerously being advised they are ‘dumb’ for not constructing ‘smart homes,’ and providing Wi-Fi is their only requirement.
Jason Knott · April 25, 2019
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Report: As Homebuilding Lags in the US, Remodeling Up 50%
A new report from the Harvard University Joint Center for Housing Studies suggests that, when compared to 20 years ago, both younger and older homeowners are now more likely to spend on home improvements.
CE Pro Editors · March 12, 2019
DR Horton, KB Homes: How Big Production Builders Deploy Smart-Home Technology Today
Mass-market DIY home automation systems work for production homes, but should be deployed with ‘white-glove’ service, and supported after the fact: ‘Connected Home’ panel with DR Horton and KB Homes
Rodney Bosch · December 12, 2018
Are Integrators Ready to be ‘Energy Automation Contractors’?
Sonnen aims to create a new category of smart home integrators who unite solar, energy storage, vehicle charging stations, and intelligent circuit breakers with lighting, shades and thermostats.
Jason Knott · November 16, 2018
LA Production Builder Standardizes on Elan Home Automation and Prewiring in 27 New Homes
Each of the 27 properties in three new RC Homes communities will include a standard Elan home-automation package with a video doorbell, smart thermostat, smart light switches, and prewiring for data and entertainment.
CE Pro Editors · November 07, 2018
Alula’s ‘SmartHome Now’ Saves Builders Up Front, Lets Buyers Add Tech Later
Alula Connect+ security and home-automation platform can be installed during construction at very low cost to homebuilder, allowing integration with built-in smart-home tech like Pella Insynctive windows and doors.
CE Pro Editors · June 26, 2018
NAHB Report: Housing Starts Reach Post-Recession High
According to the National Association of Home Builders, housing starts have reached a post-recession high, with starts increasing 5 percent in May.
CE Pro Editors · June 21, 2018
Legrand Talks Home Builders, Hot Amenities, Eliot IoT Program
Legrand VP Fritz Werder discussed the company’s latest Eliot IoT program, Millennials, and integrator challenges in a recent interview with CE Pro.
Jason Knott · May 23, 2018
Amazon Introduces Smart-Home ‘Experience Centers’
Amazon partners with national homebuilder Lennar to create Alexa-enabled smart homes in select cities including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington D.C.
CE Pro Editors · May 09, 2018
7 Tips for Marketing to Homebuilders, Architects, Interior Designers
Send a free Amazon Echo Dot to help break the ice, and other advice such as sitting on local boards, leveraging manufacturers, and hosting events are other inventive ways to build business with trade partners.
CE Pro Editors · April 12, 2018
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