Custom Builder

Trade publication with headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Custom Builder

Type| business magazine
Format| Paper and online magazine
Owner(s)| MB Media
Founded| 1991
Language| English
Headquarters| Chicago
ISSN| 0895-2493
Website| Custom Builder magazine

Custom Builder is a trade publication and web site formerly owned by Reed Business Information. It serves the informational needs of firms in the residential building industry.

## History and profile

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Established in 1991, the magazine was started with the name Luxury Home Builder[1] and was originally published bimonthly. The magazine was part of Reed Business Information.[2] From January 2006, a seventh issue in April was added to their editorial calendar. Its sister magazine is Professional Builder.[3][4]

Common topics in the magazine include design ideas, business builder solutions, and innovations. In 2007, Custom Builder posted three webcasts in April, September, and November covering labor issues, green building and customer satisfaction.

In June 2008, total BPA circulation was 34,145 subscribers.

In 2010 Reed Business Information closed the magazine. It was relaunched by MB Media LLC headed Tony Mancini and Rick Blesi the same year.[1][4]

## References

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1. ^ a b "Custom Builder Magazine". Mondo Times. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
2. ^ "Holiday Builders Offering Homebuyers Incredible Rate of 3.25% for a Limited Time". PR Newswire. 12 June 2008. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
3. ^ "New Home Guide Authors Susan Bady". New Home Source. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
4. ^ a b Marydee Ojala (27 May 2010). "Reed Elsevier (Finally) Divests U.S. Trade Pubs: Facts and Fallout for Information Professionals". News Breaks. Retrieved 19 January 2017.

## External links

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* Custom Builder website

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