Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The White House is also expected to delay the transition to electric vehicles in a revision to the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed emissions regulation.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 21, 2017

The Update to the 2017 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions documents have been released by the White House. The Administration's goal is to amend and eliminate regulations it feels are ineffective, duplicative, and obsolete with an eye towards promoting economic growth.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 5, 2023

Smaller house builders are facing a raft of problems including: The collapsing planning process where under-resourced local authority planning departments can take years to process applications Planning reform. However, the wall of bureaucracy in the system is completely stacked against them.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 5, 2021

Time to Bring Housing Home to Elected Officials. NAHB is promoting "Bringing Housing Home," an outreach for builders to meet and contact their elected officials about issues affecting the industry. Fighting to keep housing a priority in Congress is at the core of what we do at the National Association of Home Builders ( NAHB ).

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Pro Builder

JUNE 12, 2023

Additionally, existing rent regulations in costly metros like New York City often don’t include income tests, meaning that those who actually need rent protection are frequently left without that support, while those who can afford hefty rent hikes are able to easily secure rent stabilized units.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 12, 2023

Additionally, existing rent regulations in costly metros such as New York City often don’t include income tests, so those who actually need rent protection are frequently left without that support, while those who can afford hefty rent hikes are able to easily secure rent-stabilized units.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 22, 2022

A Housing Slowdown Is Underway, but This Downturn Is Nothing Like the Last One, Experts Say. The housing market is finally cooling off after a mid-pandemic hot stretch, but today's market is much more stable than the bubble and bust buying landscape of 2008. Wed, 06/22/2022 - 11:49.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 8, 2021

Can Looser Zoning Rules Help the Housing Shortage? President Biden’s infrastructure plan will set aside $5 billion for a grant program aimed at tackling “exclusionary” zoning laws that inflate housing costs. Housing shortages are not exclusive to dense cities such as Boston and San Francisco, but metros such as Grand Rapids, Mich.

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Natural Building

AUGUST 30, 2020

When Cyclone Amphan tore through Bengal, India, Linus Kendall and Rupsa Nath’s house, built with mud, thatch and bamboo sustained minimal damage. Other houses in the vicinity suffered broken window panes or missing tin sheds, but their unique home stood tall. Linus Kendall shared these details about their house, built in 2017. “I

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Pro Builder

APRIL 1, 2022

Americans Hindered by Low Housing Affordability Want Action From Policymakers. Over 75% of all Americans are impacted by a lack of affordable housing, and they're growing impatient with seemingly apathetic policymakers. The nation needs more housing and Americans want the federal government to support more new home production.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Two separate regulations were “laid before Parliament by Command of Her Majesty and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament”. The new regulations now require certain companies to provide a “sustainability” information statement on climate-related disclosures in their annual strategic report.

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Natural Building

MAY 28, 2022

Flow House is a contemporary home with a unique facade that embraces sustainable design and passive air flow. The three interior gardens, combined with the skylights and three prominent ventilation pathways into the home, work together to harness an air flow that is self-regulating and consistent.

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BD+C

AUGUST 9, 2019

With housing affordability reaching crisis proportions in many cities, local officials are implementing new zoning regulations to catalyze more home construction. It has been estimated that 20% of the variation in housing growth from one area to another can be attributed to density regulations.

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Pro Builder

MAY 27, 2020

Governor Signs Housing Affordability Bill into Law. Before the coronavirus, affordable housing was one of the hottest topics in the housing industry, and despite the shift in focus, the need for affordable options remains. Affordable Housing. Wed, 05/27/2020 - 10:28. In order to address that gap, Okla. Read More. .

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Rent Control Is Making Its Way Onto the November Ballot as Housing Costs Soar Across the U.S. As disgruntled tenants lobby for rent control in a high-cost housing market, new residential policies are making their way onto the ballot this November, Fortune reports. Housing Policy + Finance. Wed, 11/02/2022 - 09:34.

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Think about scaling up production, appropriate regulations, innovative designers, and conscious consumers.”. The post Growing Your House with Mycelium appeared first on Natural Building Blog. She explained, “For now, good materials alone are not enough to make large-scale applications possible.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 21, 2021

Feds promise millions more for study, cleanup and control of 'forever' chemicals,' joining states in ramped-up scrutiny; Wisconsin manufacturers sue state over planned regulation.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Is the Housing Market Running Out of Fuel? The trouble for builders is that vacant land takes about two years to be developed, a process slowed by local government regulations. Meanwhile, lumber prices are expected to add $16,000 to the cost of a typical house, according to the NAHB. cbroderick. Mon, 09/28/2020 - 10:06.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 17, 2023

The South Kilburn estate’s existing buildings – Neville House, Winterleys, 113-128 Carlton House and Carlton Hall – will be demolished shortly. The new scheme prioritises social housing and will deliver the first homes by Summer 2025 to accommodate existing South Kilburn residents.

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Pro Builder

MAY 11, 2021

Housing regulations during development and construction account for $93,870 or 23.8% And when complying with regulations, many developers and builders report an average six months of delays, resulting in additional costs. This figure is on top of the $93,870 cost due solely to regulation. Regulations. cbroderick.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 3, 2022

Denver's Supply of Housing Is Estimated to Be Short by Tens of Thousands of Units. ADUs in Denver would help the growing housing crisis, but can they beat the challenges they face? Many of Denver’s residents believe that accessible dwelling units (ADUs) can be used as a tool in pushing back against the housing crisis.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

How Low-cost, Allergy-Free ‘Passive’ Homes Offer an Affordable Housing Solution. As climate concerns and wellness design preferences usher in a new frontier of residential construction, ‘passive’ buildings are coming into play as efficient housing solutions. Fri, 02/25/2022 - 10:21. Energy Efficiency. Resilient Construction.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

With Limited Inventory, Buyers Are Competing for an Aging Housing Stock. For two decades, builders have confronted an unfavorable business landscape with a lack of skilled labor, low availability, rising land, strict regional building regulations, and an ongoing supply crisis. Housing Markets. Wed, 02/09/2022 - 10:21.

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Construction Law

MARCH 28, 2024

The Government’s new suite of planning regulations that ministers will use to determine ‘nationally significant’ road and rail projects came in for criticism during a debate in the House of Commons on Tuesday.

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Green Industry Professionals

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Overall, 155 local ordinances that regulate the use of pesticides could be preempted by a provision in the House farm bill.

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Natural Building

JUNE 24, 2020

Welcome to the Jungle House was designed by one of Australia’s champions of sustainable architecture, Clinton Cole. The three-story house is hidden behind the heritage-listed facade of an old warehouse. It’s often said that an architect’s house is their temple for experimenting – and this is his, and it’s wonderful!”.

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HardHatChat

APRIL 24, 2023

As a National General Contractor working across multiple verticals in the commercial construction space, we understand the challenges (COVID and Supply Chain) facing our retail, restaurant, hospitality, and senior housing clients.

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CivilJungle

APRIL 18, 2023

The house design even performs a high activity in getting the correct siding color to your red brick. So, if the equal brick will apply to an ordinary design house , you will have the privilege to select siding colors—duration of the house, and where it will find more necessary part deserving feel. Can I Paint My Vinyl Siding?

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Interest in ADUs as a Housing Solution Continues to Grow. According to The New York Times, urban planners and policy makers have looked at ADUs as a solution to the housing crisis, especially for the senior population. Just last month, California enacted new regulations that make the construction of ADUs more affordable.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 25, 2023

The White House is launching a “Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights” that aims to set clear guidelines to help renters stay in affordable housing, as well as the “Resident-Centered Housing Challenge,” a call to action for housing providers and state and local governments to strengthen policies in their own respective markets.

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Learn Civil Engineering

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Have you found yourself needing additional sockets in certain areas of your house but been unsure about the legality and practicality of installing them yourself? However, various legal regulations and safety issues apply for domestic electrical work in the […]

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Natural Building

MARCH 14, 2020

This is the 100-mile house! She built with the smallest footprint possible (within municipal regulations) with approx. Briony’s 100-mile house is a timely and important reminder that we as consumers have a big say in the materials that are used to build our homes. Have you heard of the 100-mile diet?

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 26, 2023

A total of 38,044 new homes were registered with the National House Building Council in the months of April, May and June, compared to 65,645 in the second quarter of 2022. All new home registrations plunged 42% in the second quarter compared to the same period last year, with completions falling by 11%.

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BD+C

MARCH 14, 2023

Reaping the benefits of offsite construction, with ICC's Ryan Colker 0 dbarista Tue, 03/14/2023 - 14:24 Ryan Colker, VP of Innovation at the International Code Council, discusses how municipal regulations and inspections are keeping up with the expansion of off-site manufacturing for commercial construction.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 15, 2022

The mid-pandemic housing boom is tapering off as inflation and elevated interest rates make homeownership increasingly unaffordable for a growing number of Americans, but despite softening demand, home prices are still on the rise. New-Construction Projects. Affordability. New-Construction Projects.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 26, 2023

The partners blamed soaring costs and the new second staircase rule for the decision to abandon the Perceval House project. Work to make Perceval House a modern civic centre, will start by the end of 2023. Instead, the council now plans to retain and retrofit the building to make it an office building and community space.

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HardHatChat

MARCH 26, 2024

Consider their portfolio, relevant qualifications, certifications, and familiarity with industry-specific requirements and regulations. At Englewood, we have extensive experience in multiple categories, including restaurants, retail, hospitality, senior housing, and cannabis. Our safety record is stellar. We put a premium on training.

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