Leaders Praise EPA’s Proposed Standards
The EPA’s draft Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2026–2027 proposes raising mandatory blending targets for ethanol and biodiesel while prioritizing…
US Infrastructure could become casualty of Iran-Israel conflict
The ongoing Israel–Iran conflict could trigger cyberattacks targeting U.S. critical infrastructure. Researchers from firms like Radware and Google’s Threat Intelligence…
Builder Sentiment at Third Lowest Reading Since 2012
Builder confidence dropped further in June, with the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index falling to 32—one of its lowest levels…
Navigating Housing’s Next Phase
As of mid-2025, the U.S. housing market faces ongoing economic uncertainty, high mortgage rates and affordability challenges, with regional variations…
California’s First Wildfire-Resilient Neighborhood
KB Home has launched the nation’s first wildfire-resilient community, Dixon Trail, in Escondido, California—earning the new Wildfire Prepared Plus certification from…
House Price Appreciation by State and Metro Area
In early 2025, the pace of home price increases began to slow down, growing by 4.7% compared to the same…
Bank of America predicts major housing market changes
Homebuyers have struggled with an unpredictable market, where high prices and steady mortgage rates have caused many to postpone purchasing….
Mass timber provides options amid steel tariffs
Amid ongoing tariffs and economic uncertainty, Chris Evans of Timberlab sees familiar challenges in the construction supply chain. In response…
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…
