Combat Construction Costs by Beating the Cycle
There's an art, and science, to timing the materials and labor market. Read more
Cardwell: Housing Finance Reform Finally Kicks Off
Momentum is building to expand reform efforts to include other government-backed financing programs outside Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Read more
Labor and Materials Costs May Slow Construction
Between 2006 and 2011, the construction industry lost 1.5 million workers and a litany of materials suppliers. Read more
new developments
Alliance Residential Woos Gen Y and Empty-Nesters Alike With Avant
The 301-unit Avant in Dallas' Design District relies on modern design with a nod to the area's original brick and stucco warehouses. Read more
Property managers are using Dog DNA to clean up their manicured green lawns and fine 'poopitrators'. Read more
Multifamily owners could face cleaning costs of more than $25,000 after a meth lab is found in a unit. Read more
employment
ADP: 119,000 Jobs Added to U.S. Economy in April; 15,000 New Construction Jobs
According to payroll company ADP and their partner Moody's Analytics, the construction industry fared better in April than it did in March, adding 15,000 new jobs last month. Professional services added 20,000 jobs, fewer than the 39,000 added in March. Read more
A list of the of the Top 10 cities for filed Fair Housing Act complaints as reported by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Read more
HUD plans to close 16 field offices as part of a restructuring move. Read more
Energy Benchmarking Takes Hold
Boston firm demonstrates the power of energy tracking and benchmarking in multifamily projects. Read more
L.A. Offices Come Back as Seniors Housing
Bank of America Merrill Lynch provides a creative financing package for the development. Read more