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Florida Condo Project Sets Resilience Benchmark Early

Architecture

Florida Condo Project Sets Resilience Benchmark Early

Contributing writer Richard Lawson explores the challenges – and an urgent lane of future-proof opportunity for residential developers – in an exclusive interview with John Farina, president of U.S. Development.

Building Back L.A.: Fast-Track Permits That Build In Resiliency

Architecture

Building Back L.A.: Fast-Track Permits That Build In Resiliency

Demand to build homes with materials that can withstand the increasingly frequent and intense wildfires is growing. However, whether the permitting process can keep pace with the demand has become an increasingly-contested, and urgent issue.

What Trump's 2nd Coming May Mean For High-Performance Homes

Policy

What Trump's 2nd Coming May Mean For High-Performance Homes

With President-elect Donald Trump taking office in January, contributor Ryan Meres outlines what builders need to pay attention to when it comes to energy-efficient tax credits and building codes.

Energy Codes Are Complicated: Time for a Simpler Approach?

Policy

Energy Codes Are Complicated: Time for a Simpler Approach?

Homebuilders can get ahead of code changes by taking advantage of incentives and participating in state code adoption processes where they build.

A Leadership Moment Of Truth Comes With Rulings, Reactiveness

Policy

A Leadership Moment Of Truth Comes With Rulings, Reactiveness

Industry and business community leaders must see beyond polarized agendas and transient business trends. Lasting profitability goes with an essential ride-along – brave and steadfast purpose.

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Florida Condo Project Sets Resilience Benchmark Early

Architecture

Florida Condo Project Sets Resilience Benchmark Early

Contributing writer Richard Lawson explores the challenges – and an urgent lane of future-proof opportunity for residential developers – in an exclusive interview with John Farina, president of U.S. Development.

Building Back L.A.: Fast-Track Permits That Build In Resiliency

Architecture

Building Back L.A.: Fast-Track Permits That Build In Resiliency

Demand to build homes with materials that can withstand the increasingly frequent and intense wildfires is growing. However, whether the permitting process can keep pace with the demand has become an increasingly-contested, and urgent issue.

What Trump's 2nd Coming May Mean For High-Performance Homes

Policy

What Trump's 2nd Coming May Mean For High-Performance Homes

With President-elect Donald Trump taking office in January, contributor Ryan Meres outlines what builders need to pay attention to when it comes to energy-efficient tax credits and building codes.

Energy Codes Are Complicated: Time for a Simpler Approach?

Policy

Energy Codes Are Complicated: Time for a Simpler Approach?

Homebuilders can get ahead of code changes by taking advantage of incentives and participating in state code adoption processes where they build.

A Leadership Moment Of Truth Comes With Rulings, Reactiveness

Policy

A Leadership Moment Of Truth Comes With Rulings, Reactiveness

Industry and business community leaders must see beyond polarized agendas and transient business trends. Lasting profitability goes with an essential ride-along – brave and steadfast purpose.

codes & standards

Florida Condo Project Sets Resilience Benchmark Early

Architecture 04.11.25

Florida Condo Project Sets Resilience Benchmark Early

Contributing writer Richard Lawson explores the challenges – and an urgent lane of future-proof opportunity for residential developers – in an exclusive interview with John Farina, president of U.S. Development.

Building Back L.A.: Fast-Track Permits That Build In Resiliency

Architecture 03.06.25

Building Back L.A.: Fast-Track Permits That Build In Resiliency

Demand to build homes with materials that can withstand the increasingly frequent and intense wildfires is growing. However, whether the permitting process can keep pace with the demand has become an increasingly-contested, and urgent issue.

What Trump's 2nd Coming May Mean For High-Performance Homes

Policy 12.19.24

What Trump's 2nd Coming May Mean For High-Performance Homes

With President-elect Donald Trump taking office in January, contributor Ryan Meres outlines what builders need to pay attention to when it comes to energy-efficient tax credits and building codes.

Energy Codes Are Complicated: Time for a Simpler Approach?

Policy 09.17.24

Energy Codes Are Complicated: Time for a Simpler Approach?

Homebuilders can get ahead of code changes by taking advantage of incentives and participating in state code adoption processes where they build.

A Leadership Moment Of Truth Comes With Rulings, Reactiveness

Policy 07.01.24

A Leadership Moment Of Truth Comes With Rulings, Reactiveness

Industry and business community leaders must see beyond polarized agendas and transient business trends. Lasting profitability goes with an essential ride-along – brave and steadfast purpose.