Have you considered building your next home with a metal roof? The roofing is not only a long-lasting solution but a sustainable one. And it’s a handsome, contemporary look for those looking for some serious curb appeal.

Did you know that you can save on energy costs and ensure a bright home with lots of natural light by strategically planning your home’s position on an empty lot? Be smart about your home’s orientation and benefit from better temperatures, ideal lighting, and reduced costs.

With the media filled with news of wildfires, hurricanes, and damaging floods, it should be no surprise that weather proofing a newly built home is on the mind of many a new and potential homeowner. Learn what materials and building techniques will help protect your home against the elements.

From home automation technology, energy-efficient innovations, multi-generational design concepts, and lighting styles to trends in cultured-stone and wood decor, mix-and-match doors, kitchen appliances, door locks, and tiles, the 2018 International Builders’ Show showcased amazing and exciting ideas that may shape the future of the building industry.

The main attraction of the International Builders’ Show, The New American Home 2018 is a stunning contemporary Tuscan home built on a 65,000-square-foot property just outside Orlando. The home showcases state-of-the-art building technologies, open spaces that highlight outdoor living, and spectacular views of Lake Apopka.

Did you purchase plans from The Plan Collection? Have you built your amazing new home and wish everyone could see it? Now they can with our first photo contest! Submit a photo of your home and share it with friends and family for a chance to win a $300 Visa gift card!

Part of building the best possible house from home plans is making sure it’s built on a solid foundation that will support your structure and serve your purposes. But different homes in various parts of the country will require different types of foundations. We’ll help you make the best foundation decisions.

You’ve probably heard of high-end virtual reality experiences like the $1,000+ Oculus Rift. However, breakthroughs in really good VR have made it affordable to most consumers – and The Plan Collection has introduced the first VR videos of ready-made house plans. Now, users can virtually walk through their future home.

Semper Fi Fund is an amazing charity that helps post-9/11 injured/ill veterans and their families with the road to recovery. It goes above and beyond to ensure that our heroes get the proper care and support they need. Join us at The Plan Collection to make a difference by donating to Semper Fi Fund.

When you purchase house plans, it’s probably motivated by the search for your dream home or the ideal kitchen that exactly suits your needs. What you might not be thinking about as you nail down your perfect plan are building codes and permits. Here’s what you need to know.