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Some secrets are well-kept intentionally. What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. However, some well-kept secrets should be shared. While secrets may stay secret for a variety of rea
What are project labor agreements, and how do they impact the housing market?
On February 4, 2022, President Biden signed an executive order regarding the use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs). What are PLAs? What are the parameters of the executive order?
The Value in Strengthening Building Codes
Extreme weather has become more common in the United States. The National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) reports that the annual average of weather/climate
The Crucial Need for Transformers
It seems as if every trip to the store, online shopping spree, or visit to a news site provides a reminder of supply chain issues. Expect a simple purchasing process – items in s
NAHB Professional Women in Building Council (PWB) is the voice of women in the building industry
Women have become more prevalent in the construction world, yet they remain a clear minority. Many organizations aim to support women in the construction world, including NAHB Prof
Labor Shortage Continues to Plague the Construction Industry
American businesses are under pressure on multiple fronts, including labor. Since March of 2018, there have been more job openings in the United States than job seekers. That scena
How long will the seller’s market persist?
Selling a house? Good for you. It’s a seller’s market. You will probably sell your home quickly and get your asking price or even more. But will the seller’s market last? If
Where are interest rates headed, and how will they impact the housing market?
Earlier this year, the Federal Reserve Board raised interest rates for the first time since 2018. Jerome Powell, chairman of the Federal Reserve, has stated that aggressive rate hi
Ways to Encourage Employee Growth in the Construction Industry
The death of construction workers has been well documented. Some put the shortage at over 600,000 workers for 2022 alone. The likelihood that the entire labor needs will
The Building Permit Process and Delays in Dallas
Oh, building permit, building permit, wherefore art thou building permit? Not even William Shakespeare could make poetry from the building permit challenges in Dallas. Let’s step