Industry News

2- to 4-Unit Production Disappoints in 2021

The lacking center development sector contains growth of medium-density housing, together with townhouses, duplexes and different small multifamily properties. Whereas townhouse development has trended larger in latest

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Fed Rate Hike Expected in March

On the conclusion of its January coverage assembly, the Federal Open Market Committee strongly signaled that it’s going to undertake its first, post-Covid improve of

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Job Gains Slow in December

Job positive aspects slowed sharply for the second straight month in December because the omicron variant started to unfold. Development trade employment (each residential and

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Job Gains Slow in December

Job good points slowed sharply for the second straight month in December because the Omicron variant started to unfold. Nonfarm payrolls elevated by 199,000 in

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Inflation Surges in November

In November, client costs elevated by 6.8% from a 12 months in the past. It marks the biggest year-over-year acquire since June 1982. Provide-chain constraints

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ESG: As Simple As 1-2-3

Since writing a couple of weeks in the past that ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) is sweet for nonprofit organizations in addition to companies, I’ve acquired

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What to do in a fire?

With status quo modern construction it is being reported that newly constructed homes can go up in flames in a matter of minutes. The reason

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Development Layoff Price Dives

The labor market continues to tighten. Within the September BLS Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) information, the nationwide variety of job quits for

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Job Gains Accelerate in October

Job positive factors picked up in October after two consecutive months of a slowdown. Complete payroll employment rose by 531,000 and the unemployment charge dropped

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August Single-Family Permit Gains

Over the first eight months of 2021, the total number of single-family permits issued year-to-date (YTD) nationwide reached 775,772. On a year-over-year (YoY) basis, this is a

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Climate change and famine

Madagascar is on the brink of famine because of its worst drought in 40 years. And a big reason for that is climate change. https://www.aljazeera.com/program/start-here/2021/10/3/climate-change-and-famine-start-here

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Meetville Revisión

Cuando necesitas cumplir regional solteros en Internet, Meetville debería ser el perfecto relación aplicación para sus necesidades. Durante bastante tiempo, la empresa fue ofrecer gratuito

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July Single-Family Permit Gains

Over the first seven months of 2021, the total number of single-family permits issued year-to-date (YTD) nationwide reached 681,949. On a year-over-year (YoY) basis, this is a

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More New Homes Built with Air Conditioning

The Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction (SOC) provides valuable information on the characteristics of new homes started construction, such as air conditioning and heating system installations. Air Conditioning

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A Better Way to Cool Ourselves

Global economic development, in combination with climate change, is expected to result in over a billion new consumers installing air-conditioning systems in their homes and

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Home Prices Soar in March

In March, national home prices continued to rise at a fast — and unsustainable rate — pushed by strong demand and low housing inventory. Home

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The Oscars For Earth Day

The language of nature has been steadily draining from our pop culture, from songs to books to movies. This erosion is both a product of the decline

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THE NAVAJO HOUSING TRAGEDY

A SACRED PLACE In Navajo culture, the hogan is not just a traditional home, but a metaphor for the ordered universe. Corner posts represent the

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The Case For Fossil Fuel Engagement

This piece evaluates the merits of engagement with fossil fuel companies. My prior article discussed the benefits and importance of the divestment movement. Fossil fuel divestment has

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Mitigating Radon in Homes

January is National Radon Action Month, an important reminder to ensure homes are protected from this naturally occurring radioactive gas that can seep from the

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How Does Electricity Work?

We use electricity every day for (nearly) everything. From charging our cell phone to enjoying a hot bath to watching our favorite sitcoms on TV

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Jobless Claims Rise to 853,000

In the week ending December 5, weekly initial jobless claims increase to 853,000, the highest level since mid-September. Continuing claims, which lag initial jobless claims

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Statement for Rare Disease Day

Statement by Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-GeneralThe vision of the Sustainable Development Goals is a world in which no one is left behind, including

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Custom Home Building: 3Q20 Data

NAHB’s analysis of Census Data from the Quarterly Starts and Completions by Purpose and Design survey indicates custom home building lagged the overall single-family construction market in

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ISLAND RESORT HOTEL & WATER PARK

This past June, Wells announced the availability of its Infinite Facade product and partnership with Clark Pacific in the Facades Consortium Group, LLC.  One of our current projects is utilizing this

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The demand for new single-family homes continues to be strong, as low-interest rates and a focus on the importance of housing has stoked. Total private

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72 hurricanes in the last 10 years from Atlantic Basin only.  Hurricane Laura caused severe property damage in the southern states. The damage estimated from the storm

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Wildfire is an increasingly serious issue in California, with fires growing bigger and becoming more frequent and destructive. Fifteen of the 20 largest fires in

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Rising from the Rubble

As Hurricane Irma bares down on Florida after devastating the Caribbean and the wake of the devastation left in Texas by Harvey and the earthquake

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Ask EcoJack

We are your clearinghouse for all things green and sustainable, from news to suggestions for a healthy easy weeknight meal, check with us often to

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