January / February
2013: Economic Outlook & Housing Forecast
Economic outlook for 2013, plus a look at the upcoming year’s residential housing and renovation market, from single-detached to multi-family.
Suggested products: All product lines and services, especially for builders and renovators.
Advertising deadline: January 11
Material deadline: January 14
Magazine release: January 29
March / April
SAM Awards & CHBA Conventions / Outdoor Living / Landscapes & Decks
A look at the highlights of the 2012 SAM Awards and CHBA National Conference in Lake Louise, Alberta. We’ll also take a look at what’s new in exterior building products with an emphasis on landscaping and decks.
Suggested products: All product lines, including exterior and interior building products and technology.
Advertising deadline: March 1
Material deadline: March 4
Magazine release: March 27
May / June
Annual Renovation Issue / Kitchens & Baths
Our popular Renovation issue looks at what’s hot and cold in building design and renovation, from kitchens and bathrooms to basements, bedrooms and beyond.
Suggested products: Products and services and new design/planning technologies. Also: kitchen and bathroom products.
Advertising deadline: April 19
Material deadline: April 22
Magazine release: May 15
Advertising deadline: June 21
Material deadline: June 24
Magazine release: July 17
September / October
Tools & Transportation
An expanded Tool section. Transportation for the residential construction industry.
Suggested products: Walls, floors, ceilings, kitchen & baths, electrical & mechanical, energy efficiency products, computers, cell phones, Internet solutions and software programs.
Advertising deadline: August 16
Material deadline: August 19
Magazine release: September 11
November / December
Industry Leaders Speak / Technology & Trends
A selection of the latest opinions and advice to our readers—direct from top builders and industry professionals. Integrating technology and communications into home design and decor, plus energy efficient trends, programs and solutions.
Suggested products: All product lines and services.
Advertising deadline: October 18
Material deadline: October 21
Magazine release: November 13