Codes + Standards Changes Likely to Come to Federal Wetlands Regulations Big changes may be coming to federal wetlands regulations after the Trump Administration rescinded the Obama-era Clean Water Rule. A Trump...
Builders Jurisdiction Jujitsu for Home Builders Advice on navigating the maze of regulations and opposition in order to keep a project moving
Codes + Standards The Impact of Regulations on Home Building The longer it takes to get a project through the approval process, the higher the price of the homes
Regulations Oregon Toughens Fall Protection Regulations Oregon construction contractors must provide fall protection on work done six or more feet above a surface, under a new state regulation...
Jobsite Safety OSHA Pushes More Proactive Approach to Construction Site Safety Some companies have adopted remote operated camera systems to mitigate risk in real time
Builders A Closer Look at Impact Fees Just because impact fees have been around since the 1970s doesn’t mean they should be any local jurisdiction’s primary solution for...
Regulations The Far Reaching Effects of Land-Use Regulation Land-use regulations can cause headaches for more than just builders, as higher land-use regulations are undeniably linked with high rents....
Builders NAHB Policy Update: EPA's Regulation a ‘Federal Land Grab’ Based on the use of flawed technical and scientific analysis, the NAHB wants the EPA to not expand the definition of “waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act.
Regulations NAHB: Proposed federal overtime rules would worsen construction industry labor shortage At least 116,000 supervisors could be affected
Financing Justice Department Sues Quicken Loans for Mortgage Fraud According to CBS News, The Justice Department is suing Quicken Loans, which allegedly approved hundreds of mortgage loans that didn’t meet...
