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6 Commercial Construction Trends: A Biz Dev Perspective

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I recently sat down with Kim Sawyer and Tina McGrath, two of our experienced Business Development team leaders, to gain their perspective on what they’ve learned from talking to our existing and potential retail, restaurants, automotive, senior housing, and hospitality clients. Adaptive reuse is another popular trend.

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What Lessons Aftermarket Alterations and Remodels Can Teach Builders

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What Lessons Aftermarket Alterations and Remodels Can Teach Builders. The automotive industry listened to its customer’s cries for more dedicated storage and its popular aftermarket alterations by adding sufficient cup holders, notes design firm Housing Design Matters. In hot climates like Florida, covered outdoor living rules the day.

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NAHB New Chair to Tackle Regulation and Promote Trades

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NAHB Housing Policy Briefing. As of June 19, Florida custom home builder Chuck Fowke has taken the reins as chairman of the board of the National Association of Home Builders. We strive to meet the housing needs of families across the economic spectrum,” Fowke says. NAHB New Chair to Tackle Regulation and Promote Trades.

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Housing Design Matters Shares Trends from 2022 BALA Awards

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Housing Design Matters Shares Trends from 2022 BALA Awards. According to Deryl Patterson of Housing Design Matters, some of the top trends they saw were colorful kitchens, designer bathrooms, wine displays, great outdoor living, and more. Wed, 10/26/2022 - 11:21. Our judging team included a diverse group of talented people.

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How to Fix Old Floor Plans for Added Storage

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The ‘Florida L’ floor plan may not be the most practical for today’s homeowner, but a few remodeling tricks can open up living spaces and increase comfort and functionality. You must help me with my house! Pam included the original floor plan brochure of her house. By today’s standards, the house has too many rooms.

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How One Florida City Stayed Standing Even Through the Worst of Hurricane Ian

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How One Florida City Stayed Standing Even Through the Worst of Hurricane Ian. The resilience of Punta Gorda’s homes is likely thanks to updated building codes ensuring that newly constructed houses are better equipped to handle extreme weather than older homes, The Washington Post reports. Mon, 10/03/2022 - 10:30.

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Energy Innovation: Solar Energy Solutions Continue to Gain Momentum

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Notably, Babcock’s solar power is a cooperative venture with Florida Power & Light (FPL), the statewide utility that has historically relied on natural gas, coal, oil, and nuclear power to generate electricity for roughly 4.9 Solar trees at Florida's Babcock Ranch, where sustainability is built into the infrastructure.