August 2016

The Richmond Times Dispatch’s Carol Hazard writes on the growing trend among baby boomers: aging in place. According to the National Association of Home Builders, home modifications are the fastest-growing segment in residential remodeling. To look at how one woman is changing her home, Hazard interviewed Donna Edgerton, who had an elevator shaft installed, which…

Residential construction isn’t always quick to adopt new technologies. That said, you’d be hard pressed to find anyone these days—executive to laborer—who isn’t using a smartphone to augment some aspect of their job. Meanwhile, more than 20% of builders say they’re experimenting with drones, while others report they’re using 3D printers. And even those technologies

According to Florida law, by December 31, 2016, a residential condominium association not already in compliance with “the requirements for a fire sprinkler system” must apply for a building permit to begin the process of becoming compliant (“retrofitting”), or opt out of the requirements according to the unit owner voting requirements laid out in statute. Unfortunately, condominium

At last week’s NAHB Board of Directors Meeting in Miami, Chairman Ed Brady is reminding your leadership about the important role all NAHB members play in keeping building and energy codes effective and affordable…watch video

Boward and Palm Beach counties posted construction job gains in June, though most of the new work is occurring in Miami-Dade County, the Associated General Contractors of America said earlier this month. Broward had 42,800 construction jobs in June, an increase of 1,800 from a year earlier, the trade group said…read more

It is impossible to overstate the importance of water to our state. Florida requires a clean and abundant water supply to protect our health, grow our food, advance our economy, sustain our natural resources, and support our way of life. Because water knows no boundaries as it passes freely across geographical and political borders, water

Home remodeling and renovation activity weakened somewhat during the second quarter. Across the board, major indicators reported slight declines, particularly in larger renovation and design projects. Nonetheless, activity overall remains well within positive territory and is expected to continue on a steady pace for the rest of the year, with kitchen and bath projects leading