Policy
Homebuilders Urged To Invest In Frontline Jobsite Workers Now
As homebuilding slows, workforce investment becomes the make-or-break factor for long-term capacity. Building Talent Foundation CEO Branka Minic warns that cutting training and career-path spending now will deepen the industry’s structural labor crisis for years to come.
Policy
State Vs. Suburbs: The Stand-Off Over Texas Housing Density
Texas suburbs are finding creative ways to evade the state’s new housing laws—raising building heights, piling on amenities, and even rezoning for heavy industry. Richard Lawson details the “Texas Housing Tussle.”
manufactured housing
Energy Performance Powers Manufactured Housing Affordability
Clayton’s eBuilt® homes demonstrate how manufactured construction can meet DOE Zero Energy Ready standards, cutting energy bills while delivering entry-level affordability.
Policy
From 16 to 52: AI And Atlanta Zoning Power A Micro-Moment
Stryant leverages commercial zoning to build affordable micro-apartments in Atlanta, showing how builders can unlock missing-middle solutions. With AI-powered design and by-right zoning, a 52-unit project delivers attainable rentals.
Policy
New 10-Day ‘Shot Clock’ Aims To Speed New Homes to Market
The shot clock comes to housing. California’s Assembly Bill 1308 mandates final inspections on new homes within 10 days. If local agencies miss the deadline, builders can hire third-party inspectors. Richard Lawson breaks down how the measure could cut costly delays and speed homes to closing.
Policy
Well-Intended Laws, Higher Rents: A Data-Driven Look
A MetroSight study finds that common tenant protection laws—on evictions, vouchers, and screening—raise rents by 3% to 6%, with the steepest impacts hitting low-income renters.
