Codes + Standards The Natural Stone Council Updates Sustainability Standard The Natural Stone Council (NSC) has updated its sustainability standard to align with evolving green building programs. Natural Stone...
Labor + Trade Relations Highest Paid Occupations in Construction Half of payroll workers in construction earn more than the U.S. median wage of $38,640, according to Bureau of Labor statistics for 2018. ...
Multifamily Can Rent Control Backfire? Rent control advocates promoted the policy in California and Oregon as a solution to the housing shortage there, but it could have...
Solar Solar Is Keeping Some Lights on in California Blackout Some Californians might be without power for as long as eight days due to utility Pacific Gas & Electric shutting down the grid to avoid...
Green Projects Which States Are Leading the Renewable Energy Charge? Some states have transitioned to clean energy more quickly than others, according to the 2018 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report...
Economics The Housing Market’s Rebound Is No Mirage One place where the Federal Reserve's “mid-cycle adjustment” is playing out according to script is in the housing market, which at 15% is...
Sales September’s Hottest Real Estate Markets Are in the Midwest Midwestern metros dominated Realtor.com’s ranking of the hottest real estate markets for September, with Fort Wayne, Ind., holding on to the...
Affordability Extreme Weather Events Worsen Affordable Housing Crisis Housing damage from extreme weather events worsens the housing affordability crisis, according to a new report from the Center for American...
Sales Is iBuying a Great Deal for the Seller or the iBuyer? iBuying is the latest tech disrupter that promises convenience for home sellers with quick transactions and all cash deals. But homeowners...
Demographics The Rich Keep Getting Richer America’s richest residents haven’t been this wealthy since right before the Great Depression. A recent report from the Federal Reserve...