Building Materials Tax Reform: A Boost for Builders? Perception is reality, as most builders feel that recent tax cuts gave their markets a boost
Opinion Aldermanic Prerogative's Role in Continuing the Cycle of Segregation “A City Fragmented” is the title of pioneering analysis on the effects of the power of Chicago city council members (aldermen) to initiate...
Affordability Chicago Thinks Tiny for Housing Low-Income Residents The city is looking at tiny homes as a possible solution to homelessness
Codes + Standards New EPA Formaldehyde Regulation The rule applies to composite wood products, but some structural engineered wood products commonly used in construction, such as OSB, are exempt
Regulations NAHB on Proposed Reforms to Endangered Species Act NAHB Housing Policy Briefing on the Trump administration's proposed reforms to the Endangered Species Act
Government + Policy Last Bill Standing: California's Housing Proposals Narrowed Down California lawmakers have trimmed the list of housing bills up for consideration this year. A proposal to allow housing development at Bay...
Government + Policy The Domestic Costs of Geopolitics The Trump administration's tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum are costing the construction industry, as components like walls and windows...
Government + Policy Proposed Tax Change for Capital Gains May Benefit Some Homeowners The U.S. Department of the Treasury is examining whether or not it can bypass congressional approval to change tax rules on capital gains...
Government + Policy Trump's Tariff Decisions Draw Warnings from GOP Lawmakers This week, U.S. President Donald Trump moved to impose tariffs on imported solar panels and washing machines. In Washington, several...
