Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

Mon, 02/15/2021 - 00:00. The multifamily housing sector experienced regulatory and supply-side challenges, slow rent growth, and increased vacancy, positioning it for a weakened 2021. Multifamily construction starts are expected to fall further in 2021 by 11%. NAHB Predicts Multifamily Housing to Bounce Back in 2022. cbroderick.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 26, 2021

As we look back in this ‘year in review’ at our most read blog posts in 2021, at a time when most of us have accepted that we will never go back to exactly the way things were, we are no doubt collectively ready for a new year. The S in ESG may be the Most Impactful. 2022 will be the Paleolithic year of ESG law.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 16, 2021

Pursuant to the March 12, 2021, National Emphasis Program (NEP) for COVID-19, DIR 2021-01 (CPL-03) , OSHA prioritized COVID-19-related inspections involving deaths or multiple hospitalizations due to occupational exposures to COVID-19. It remains to been seen if OSHA will issue an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS).

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Mon, 12/13/2021 - 09:56. The commodity hits yet another peak as supply-chain issues delay necessary imports. . Lumber prices surged 5% on December 9th to $1,024 per thousand board feet as demand remains steady amid global supply-chain issues, reports Insider. Lumber has experienced a wild 2021.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 29, 2021

2021 Housing Giants List—Builder Rankings by Revenue. Tue, 07/13/2021 - 07:50. Each Housing Giants Report is a unique snapshot that reflects the perspective of that particular time, and so it is for 2021. New and old challenges confronted the housing industry in 2020, and it may never be the same. Pro Builder staff.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 31, 2021

As made clear by the January 14, 2021 EPA action, the response is “no” that the standard practice for environmental site assessments in the vast majority of places does not consider PFAS, however, Per and polyfluoroalkyl substances are a group of more than 4,000 man-made chemicals that include PFOA, PFOS, GenX, and many other chemicals.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 13, 2022

After steady gains throughout 2021, home prices rose yet again in December, pushing more would-be buyers into the rental market and subsequently raising rent costs 0.4 Though economists predict that the rate of growth may slow, rental costs will likely continue to rise throughout 2022. percent higher, according to The New York Times.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 15, 2023

The ORR said the failure to tackle the now growing backlog of condition surveys of structure could lead to serious safety issues on the country’s railways. ORR has been closely monitoring Network Rail’s progress to clear the backlog of structures examinations since 2021, when ORR first raised concerns.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 7, 2021

Creative Ways Builders Are Tackling the Affordability Issue. Mon, 06/07/2021 - 09:26. A recent survey conducted by JBREC’s New Home Trends Institute and Pro Builder (results to be published in our May/June 2021 issue) found more than 25% of architects were working on more high density housing compared to last year.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Businesses may perceive these challenges as a hindrance to digital transformation. Decreasing time spent on manual tasks According to the 2021 Construction Technology Report by JBKnowledge, 37 per cent of companies use four or more applications on their projects. Construction was the top contributor.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 24, 2021

Thu, 06/24/2021 - 10:53. The share of mortgages associated with a minimum 20% down payment increased to 52% in May, an increase of 12% in 10 years. Rising down payments result in a drop of FHA and VA-issued mortgages, which insure zero and low down payment options. More Than Half of Buyers Now Put Down 20% or More. cbroderick.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Thu, 02/18/2021 - 10:35. Demand conditions remain solid due to demographics, low mortgage rates and the suburban shift to lower-cost markets, but we expect to see some cooling in growth rates for residential construction in 2021 due to cost factors, supply chain issues and regulatory risks,” said the NAHB’s chief economist, Robert Dietz.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Mon, 12/06/2021 - 09:39. In October 2021, the annual inflation rate hit its highest record in over 30 years, impacting everything from gas prices to housing affordability, Realtor.com reports. If you were shopping for a new home, though, this was a major challenge—and the same may hold true today.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 23, 2021

Wed, 06/23/2021 - 09:31. This may be because homeowners think rates are only going up, and it could be the last chance for the best deal. A report on existing home sales in May showed the fourth straight month of declining home sales. Some Buyers Fear the End of Low Mortgage Rates is Here. cbroderick. Read More. .

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

A January 18, 2021 report by the UK Independent Anti Slavery Commissioner is both a wake-up call and a useful guide on preventing modern slavery and human trafficking. Ethical labor is becoming widely considered and articulated in ESG disclosures in 2021 by clients of this firm. They are also far ahead of the U.S.

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BD+C

JANUARY 25, 2024

Tactical issues for renovating university research buildings 0 qpurcell Thu, 01/25/2024 - 13:30 Laboratories Matthew Plecity, AIA, ASLA, Principal, GBBN, highlights the connection between the built environment and laboratory research, and weighs the benefits of renovation vs. new construction.

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Pro Builder

JULY 19, 2022

In our Year-End 2021 issue of RCLCO’s Top-Selling Master-Planned Communities Report, we reported that sales among Top-Selling communities increased modestly in the first half of the year before slowing in the second half of 2021. Master Planned Communities. New-Home Sales. Market Data + Trends.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Mon, 11/15/2021 - 09:37. Though winter is usually a slow time for home sales, the 2021 post-pandemic winter season is expected to be far different, Realtor.com reports. National Housing Market Will Remain Hot Into the Winter Season. Why more buyers are extending their home searches into the winter months.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 25, 2021

The Phase l Environmental Site Assessment Standard E1527-13 will sunset in late 2021, eight years from its approval on November 6, 2013. million commercial and industrial real estate transactions in the United States each year, so you need to be aware of the revised standard expected to be issued later this year.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Thu, 10/07/2021 - 10:53. The issue is particularly acute for first-time homebuyers, who typically have less capital than other buyers. They may have trouble being able to pay for adequate food, medical care and other necessities because so much of their income is going toward housing. Buyers have hit an affordability wall.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 13, 2023

ldeakins Tue, 06/13/2023 - 12:01 Foreclosure rates are spiking, but mostly due to a federal eviction moratorium that no longer permits delayed mortgage payments Roughly one in every 4,000 homes had a foreclosure filing in May, a 7% increase from April and a 14% annual gain. While the moratorium ended in 2021, many states extended it.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 21, 2022

in the fourth quarter 2021, continuing an upward trajectory that inches closer and closer to the “unaffordable” designation at 28%—which is often the tipping point for when lenders become reluctant to issue a mortgage loan. In Q3 2021, home prices were growing faster than wages in 78% of the counties surveyed. requires 76.5%

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Fri, 12/03/2021 - 09:48. Despite a major year-over-year surge in residential building permits from February 2020 to February 2021, national builders are still playing catch up with a large deficit to fill after years of underbuilding following the Great Recession. More than 1.5

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ENR Construction

MARCH 25, 2021

We'll publish an in-depth profile of the MEP engineering, information and communication technology, and commissioning engineering firm in the May 2021 issue of ENR New York/New England.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 18, 2021

Wed, 08/18/2021 - 09:54. The trend of vaccination mandates instituted by employers follows a few major developments, Blue said, including the May updated technical assistance issued by the U.S. Tips for Enacting Workplace Mask, Vaccine Requirements. cbroderick. They key is consistent enforcement of policies. Read More. .

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Fieldwire

MARCH 1, 2022

There are many reasons a construction project may be considered a ‘success’. The quality of the build and meeting pre-set safety and health targets may also be important factors in determining the success of construction work. Therefore, it’s not surprising bottlenecks are too often an issue for construction projects.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2021

Thu, 08/05/2021 - 10:35. There were 50% more construction job openings between May and June 2021 than before the pandemic, with most positions remaining open for an average of 24 days. Industry's Skilled Labor Shortage Worse Than Pre-Pandemic. cbroderick.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 21, 2021

Thu, 01/21/2021 - 09:59. Scott Sedam, TrueNorth Development founder and president, asked in Pro Builder ’s November/December 2020 issue, “Where’s the home building technology revolution?”. Sedam discusses the technological issues builders often face and why the industry may not be as receptive (hint: it’s not just a “cultural issue”).

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Pro Builder

JUNE 8, 2021

Single-Family Permits Issued Most in Southern States. Tue, 06/08/2021 - 10:24. Compared to the number of active listings, there are 680,000 fewer homes for sale across the country, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), but single-family permits issued show heavy construction in store for these 10 markets.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Tue, 12/21/2021 - 10:13. Home construction is peaking, but new inventory may still offer inadequate supply. Long construction delays caused by supply chain disruptions are creating a massive influx in the reported number of residential projects underway in 2021, according to the CalculatedRisk Newsletter.

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

On September 9, 2021, President Biden issued an executive order (the order) imposing COVID-19 vaccine and testing requirements on government contractors and subcontractors. The order directs the Task Force to define relevant terms and explain the required protocols by September 24, 2021. What does the Task Force guidance say?

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 3, 2021

Tue, 08/03/2021 - 10:02. With plenty of cash on the sidelines, along with very low mortgage rates, prices are heading up and affordability will become a more acute issue for the foreseeable future.”. in June 2021, compared to June 2020. compared to May 2021. June Annual Price Increases Reach 42-Year High.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Tue, 12/07/2021 - 06:00. This issue may evolve quickly over the coming weeks. In the third-quarter 2021 NAHB/Royal Building Products Remodeling Market Index (RMI), more than 55% of remodelers reported shortages in all 16 trades measured. NAHB Files for Review of OSHA's Vaccine Rule. National Association of Home Builders.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 24, 2021

Thu, 06/24/2021 - 10:41. By 2021 housing market standards, competition has relaxed, but by any other standards, it’s still incredibly hot: Listing prices remain 12% higher than one year ago. Buyers may be taking a break from the housing market, “says Realtor.com® cbroderick. ® Chief Economist Danielle Hale.

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Pro Builder

JULY 30, 2021

Fri, 07/30/2021 - 09:32. RESNET Launches HERS H2O Rating for Water Efficiency. cbroderick. Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) launched a new HERS rating program that evaluates a home’s water efficiency. On HorizonTV this week, RESNET Program Director Ryan Meres explains the benefits it offers home builders.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

Exceptions are made for certain limited uses of chlorpyrifos, allowing them to continue until June 30, 2021, and, with specified authorization from the Maryland Department of Agriculture, until December 31, 2021. DNR advises that it has not issued a license to feed waterfowl in more than 20 years.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

Exceptions are made for certain limited uses of chlorpyrifos, allowing them to continue until June 30, 2021, and, with specified authorization from the Maryland Department of Agriculture, until December 31, 2021. DNR advises that it has not issued a license to feed waterfowl in more than 20 years.

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