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U.S. Announces Over $1.5 Billion to Repair Roads and Bridges
The U.S. Department of Transportation is providing over $1.5 billion in federal funding to help states and territories repair transportation…
Data Centers and Local Environmental Considerations
As of 2025, the U.S. has around 3,600 data centers, including over 600 hyperscale centers that support AI and demand…
Texas plans $20B to mitigate looming water crisis
Over 6 million people in Texas are currently living in drought-affected areas, highlighting the state’s vulnerability to extreme weather patterns…
Remodeling Trends Reflect Shifts in Homeowner Priorities
The residential remodeling industry is rapidly growing as homeowners seek more functional, sustainable and tech-integrated living spaces, with the market…
Ask the Remodeler: The blueprint for planning a project
Clients are often surprised by the time required to plan and begin a remodeling project, not realizing the complexity involved…
REMODEL OF THE WEEK: Laurel Builders Transforms Cramped Kitchen into Award-Winning Gathering Space
Laurel Builders Inc. of Shakopee, Minnesota, earned the 2025 National Remodeler of the Year Award from the National Association of…
April Private Residential Construction Spending Dips
Private residential construction spending declined for the third month in a row in April, driven by drops in single-family construction…
Housing Resilience: Challenges and Best Practices
As climate-related disasters grow more frequent and severe, the need for resilient housing has become increasingly urgent. Federal disaster assistance…
State Legislative Trends for Spring 2025
State legislatures across the U.S. are advancing policies aimed at enhancing energy efficiency, promoting electrification, and fostering sustainable building practices….
Is the Secret to Housing Affordability in California Buried in the Building Code?
California lawmakers are considering Assembly Bill 306, which proposes a temporary freeze on updates to the state’s building code until…
