Green Building Law Update

MARCH 18, 2018

There are more than a Million houses in the U.S. It can be difficult if not dangerous to fail to properly address rooftop solar panels at the time of sale of a house. Obviously this creates issues when selling a house with solar panels on the roof that belong to someone else. Many of the companies engaged in this business (.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

Tran/courtesy Holcim Designed by Handel Architects in collaboration with Steven Winters & Associates, SOCOTEC, and WSP to incorporate Passive House design in its office portion, Winthrop Center in Boston is the worlds largest Passive House-certified office building. What is Passive House?

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Lets Build

JUNE 18, 2021

It is one of the leading residential contractors in Central and South America, and a great example of how increasing site visibility by seamlessly sharing your programme with your teams can bring enormous benefits to your projects. Learn more: Why every residential project needs a real-time GPS, not a paper-based map.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

million sf of residential, office, and retail space that will pursue LEED Platinum certification. Its 20 floors of office space—which Handel Architects designed in collaboration with MIT’s Metabolic Design Office—are being taken one step further to meet the Passive House Institute’s rigorous standards for energy efficiency.

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BD+C

JUNE 19, 2023

Adaptive reuse: 5 benefits of office-to-residential conversions FitzGerald completed renovations on Millennium on LaSalle, a 14-story building in the heart of Chicago’s Loop. Originally built in 1902, the former office building now comprises 211 apartment units and marks LaSalle Street’s first complete office-to-residential conversion.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Marketing Tips for Women in Residential Construction. Following the 2021 Women in Residential Construction Conference, Daryl Patterson, President of Housing Design Matters, shares her top marketing tools for fellow females buying, selling, or designing houses in an active market. Wed, 11/03/2021 - 10:22. million women.

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Lets Build

APRIL 9, 2021

Many project managers in repetitive residential projects tell us that they have to spend up to 50% of their time each week on planning. Waiting for other subcontractors or team members to complete their tasks is typically one of the main reasons behind delays and downtime in a residential project. They don’t standardise.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 5, 2022

Wages for Residential Building Workers Are on the Rise. Average hourly earnings for residential building workers rose 6% year-over-year from $27.01 in 2022, NAHB Eye on Housing reports. less than those in residential building, respectively. . Tue, 04/05/2022 - 10:32. Hourly wages for skilled workers rose to $28.66

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions. faces a housing deficit of 3.8 million units.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Residential construction gained 5,500 jobs in January, while total nonfarm payroll employment posted a gain of 517,000 in January, its largest monthly increase in six months, the National Association of Home Builders' Eye on Housing reports. Residential construction employment now stands at 3.3 percentage point to 62.4%

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 22, 2018

Highlighting those trends is the Australian Construction Industry Forum’s (ACIF) newly released Australian Construction Market Report, which offers an outlook for residential, non-residential and engineering construction across the country over the next 10 years. Australian Construction Market Report: A Brief Overview.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Cracking the code of affordable housing 0 qpurcell Fri, 10/20/2023 - 09:03 Affordable Housing Perkins Eastman's affordable housing projects show how designers can help to advance the conversation of affordable housing. His team is writing guidelines for transit-oriented developments that incorporate affordable housing. “As

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BD+C

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The impact of office-to-residential conversion on downtown areas 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/16/2023 - 08:29 Office Buildings Gensler's Duanne Render looks at the incentives that could bring more office-to-residential conversions to life. Clair West , Toronto, Ontario.

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Pro Builder

MAY 19, 2022

Residential Construction Slowed for the Second Consecutive Month in April. Housing starts dropped 0.2% Housing starts tumbled 23% in the Northeast and 22% in the Midwest, the two regions with the slowest amount of residential construction. Thu, 05/19/2022 - 10:41. to an annual pace of 1.72 Starts jumped 10.6% in The West.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Single-Family Residential Market Faces New Challenges Ahead in 2022. Both the residential construction industry and the U.S. Although supply constraints have been frustrating, builders understand that continuing low housing inventories and strong demand will continue to drive the industry forward throughout 2022.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Off-campus residential projects are flourishing near tech schools, particularly in the Southeast, according to an expert.

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Pro Builder

MAY 12, 2021

How the Pandemic Will Shape the Future of Off-Site Residential Construction. The COVID-19 pandemic turned residential construction on its head, as contractors navigated the onslaught of supply chain upheavals, operational restrictions, a volatile economy, and an erratic housing market. . Wed, 05/12/2021 - 06:00.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 6, 2023

The index was dragged down by a steep decline in residential work. Housing work (index at 39.6) Aside from the lockdown-related fall in house building, the rate of contraction was the fastest since April 2009. decreased at the steepest pace since May 2020.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 20, 2022

6 Barriers to BIM Adoption in the Housing Industry. Building information modeling has the potential to modernize the housing industry, but residential and low-rise multifamily housing developers face barriers to its adoption. What’s Standing in the Way of BIM Modernizing the Housing Industry? Anna Liza Montenegro.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 10, 2022

The Housing Industry Post-Pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic is essentially over, but the disruption to the housing industry that lies in its wake will be felt for years to come. RELATED: MORE 2022 HOUSING GIANTS ARTICLES AND DATA. Housing, Industrialized: Marketing Industrialized Construction to Consumers.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 24, 2022

Sawmill Production Fails to Keep Pace With Housing Demand for Lumber. NAHB Policy Brief | Insufficient production is causing an unprecedented spike in lumber prices as sawmill output fails to keep up with consumer demand and housing starts outpace lumber production. Housing starts are outpacing lumber production.

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Pro Builder

MAY 6, 2022

Decarbonization Efforts Largely Exclude Affordable Housing. Affordable housing projects could perhaps benefit the most from renewable energy and eco-friendly building solutions, but decarbonization efforts aren’t geared toward multifamily construction. Fri, 05/06/2022 - 10:23.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 4, 2022

Housing Development Over the Last Decade: Here Are the Markets With the Strongest Gains. America’s most active real estate markets seem unfazed by the effects of an economic recession, a global pandemic, and a housing crisis over the last ten years. Housing Markets. Housing Markets. Fri, 03/04/2022 - 10:28.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Abandoned Office Buildings Could Offer an Affordable Housing Solution. As more Americans switch to remote work, business spaces are being left behind en masse, but redevelopment could support a housing industry desperate for supply. . Tue, 02/08/2022 - 12:15. According to Realtor.com, metros across the U.S.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 22, 2022

Housing Completions Expected to Boost Supply in 2022. The housing market may be slowing down, but new construction projects are keeping a steady pace, experts say. Despite a slowdown in housing starts caused by a drop in demand from homebuyers, new single-family and apartment housing will increase in 2022.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 15, 2021

How Sacramento Plans to Change Construction Process to Address Housing Needs. Due greatly to construction challenges, California’s housing affordability and shortage are noted as one of the country’s most severe. Construction has continually failed to meet housing production targets for more than a decade, underproducing roughly 3.4

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BD+C

JUNE 14, 2024

AEC inspections are the key to financially viable office to residential adaptive reuse projects 0 dbarista Fri, 06/14/2024 - 08:45 Multifamily Housing About a year ago our industry was abuzz with an idea that seemed like a one-shot miracle cure for both the shockingly high rate of office vacancies and the worsening housing shortage.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 11, 2023

The content of ICC/THIA Standard 1215: Design, Construction, Inspection and Regulation of Tiny Houses for Permanent Occupancy will continue to cover tiny houses used for permanent occupancy on a foundation or on wheels as addressed in the IRC.

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Pro Builder

JULY 19, 2021

NAR Study Says Years of Underbuilding to Blame for Housing Shortage. million more housing units to meet housing needs, according to a recent study by the National Association of Realtors. It will require “a major national commitment to build more housing of all types” to solve the crisis, consultants wrote in the study.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2022

in June as spending on new housing and nonresidential projects declined compared to May, according to an analysis the Associated General Contractors of America released of federal spending data. Total construction spending fell by 1.1% That figure was 1.1% below the upwardly revised May rate and 8.3% higher than in June 2021.

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BD+C

MAY 15, 2024

Modular adaptive reuse of parking structure grants future flexibility 0 qpurcell Wed, 05/15/2024 - 08:40 Adaptive Reuse The shift away from excessive parking requirements aligns with a broader movement, encouraging development of more sustainable and affordable housing. Hartford, Conn.; and San Jose, Calif., have in common?

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

3 affordable housing projects that serve as social catalysts 0 qpurcell Mon, 09/25/2023 - 12:49 Affordable Housing Trish Donnally, Associate Principal, Perkins Eastman, shares insights from three transformative affordable housing projects. Housing is Fundamental “Housing is absolutely essential to human flourishing.

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BD+C

MARCH 27, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic has presented a whole new set of problems, questions, and concerns for multifamily designers and owners looking to attract residents while reassuring them of the safety and comfort of their carefully curated residential environments.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 12, 2022

Remote Work and Cryptocurrency Are Driving up Demand for Luxury Houses. As residential sales nationwide reach historic gains, luxury homes in Manhattan are closing at prices above $10 million, while some exurban properties are also exceeding seven figures, according to Realtor.com. Housing Markets. Wed, 01/12/2022 - 10:30.

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PC Construction

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Yesterday PC Construction gathered with our partners – Lincoln Avenue Communities and Market Square Architects – along with a host of dignitaries to celebrate the construction of New Hampshire’s latest multi-family residential development. Upon completion, the project will help meet the critical housing need in the greater Manchester area.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 14, 2021

Design Trends Survey: What's in Store for Housing's Look and Feel. A recent survey of architects and design-minded home builders reveals what's in store for the look and feel of housing during the next three to five years. Cottage makes a whole lot of sense as a housing solution, including in the build-for-rent world.”.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The Lone Star State continues to attract significant investments in sectors like housing, transportation, and renewable energy. The city is experiencing a surge in both residential and commercial real estate development, largely due to its growing population and strong job market urban development in Houston.

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