AIA surveyed leading architects, and the results revealed that efficiency and sustainability are at the top of the list for the construction process and lifespan of buildings. According to its most recent Semi-Annual Consensus Construction Forecast, AIA (American Institute of Architects) reports a … Continue reading
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Aerial photos are a great way to showcase your latest project, but if you are going to use drones, be aware of the potential liability. Drone use is becoming increasingly more popular, and according to the FAA, the number of … Continue reading
There are a number of home design and building predictions for 2016, and with so many theories, it can be a challenge to sift through it all and know what to expect in the coming year. Predictions aren’t always accurate, … Continue reading
From the latest industry predictions and reports, the construction industry outlook is positive in the new year. Although we can’t just look into a crystal ball and know what the construction market will look like in the coming year, … Continue reading
OSHA penalties are expected to increase for the first time in 25 years. There are a lot of topics buzzing in the news this week, from important Veterans Day celebrations to Starbucks “holiday” cups. One topic that may have slipped … Continue reading
Construction spending during September 2015 rose 0.6% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.09 trillion. Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Commerce reported that construction spending increased to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.09 trillion, which is a … Continue reading
According to the latest HBW Building Activity Trend Report, new residential construction is on an upswing in Texas. If you are receiving HBW reports, you have probably noticed an uptick in the residential construction market in various parts of … Continue reading
The future is now when it comes to the latest technologies in construction. As modern technology moves seemingly at the speed of light, there is always a new app, running system or gadget waiting to be discovered with the promise … Continue reading
Predatory lending and bad faith contracts will be minimized by changes that are coming in August. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. Ever since bad faith contracts and predatory-lending tactics caused real estate crash of 2008, reforms in the home lending-and-borrowing process … Continue reading
Kalea Bay’s residential tower. Photo courtesy of Soave Real Estate. HBW subscribers in Naples already know about the residential construction opportunities available in Kalea Bay, and anyone deeking home building job leads will find this development quite interesting. After breaking … Continue reading