Codes + Standards New California Energy Code Makes Moves Toward Zero Emission Buildings The California Energy Commission recently announced the 2022 update of the statewide building energy code will require new buildings to use...
Construction June New-Home Sales Fail to Meet Expectations The most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows an unexpected fall in new-home sales, dropping 6.6% from May and 19.4% below June...
Construction Increases in Land Holdings, Permits Point Toward More Supply Permits and land purchases point toward an increase of supply over the next two years, says John Burns Real Estate Consulting. For-sale and...
Construction June Housing Starts Remain Strong, Permits Continue to Weaken Housing production remained strong in June, says the National Association of Home Builders, but rising construction and material costs may...
Construction Home Building Grew at the Fastest Rate in 7 Years in 2020 New single-family home construction increased by 12% in 2020 from the previous year, marking the most rapid growth rate since 2013. There...
Construction New Construction Hits Record Highs as Inventory Posts Record Lows The housing shortage worsened in April by reaching a new low, but March’s increase in new construction could bring much needed relief....
Construction Issues With Accurate Appraisals? Create an Appraisal Binder The increased cost of lumber, appliances, and other components of a home impacted by the disrupted supply chain can be difficult for...
New-Construction Projects The Haciendas: Future of Production Building? The Haciendas, an experimental production home project by Oaxaca Interests LLC, in Dallas, Tex., uses modern design and unconventional...
Women at WIRC The House That SHE Built Home builder Kristi Allen talks about The House That SHE Built, a project built by an all-women skilled-labor team from the Utah Chapter of...
Build to Rent Build-to-Rent Poised for Success in 2021 The relatively new sector of build-to-rent housing is well-positioned for great success this year due to renter and homeowners’ changing...
