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'Flight to the suburbs is real.' (Mask Photo: Chutidech Chaisab, Dreamstime.com)

(Un)Reality

September 24, 2020September 24, 2020 Danielle Andrus 186 Views 0 Comments builders, modular building, real estate

Americans are facing a lot of uncertainty following the outbreak of COVID-19 this spring.

The costs to build new homes are on the rise, and COVID-19 is presenting its own challenges with onsite procedures and restrictions. (Photo: Zigmunds Dizgalvis, Dreamstime.com)

Build Technology

How coronavirus could drive an offsite construction revolution

September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 Audree Grubesic 103 Views 0 Comments modular, modular building, offsite construction

Offsite construction is becoming a real solution for many traditional builders.

Firms that had to learn a new software, while getting accustomed to a new remote workflow, had to get creative. (Photo: Wirestock, Dreamstime.com)

Build Industry and Economy Technology

Pandemic drives push for digitization

September 11, 2020September 11, 2020 Danielle Andrus 91 Views 0 Comments construction industry, technology

Construction tech firms weathered the market decline a little better than other stakeholders, an analysis by McKinsey & Company found.

Build Tools and Equipment

Equipment Product Spotlight – backhoes, excavators, track loaders

September 1, 2020September 1, 2020 Danielle Andrus 520 Views 0 Comments equipment, products

BACKHOES CASE CASE Construction Equipment introduced a fully electric backhoe loader in March. The 580 EV is powered by a

(Photo: Brady Nelson, Rio Grande)

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HBF perseveres through pandemic for 2020 Blitz Build

August 28, 2020August 28, 2020 Danielle Andrus 243 Views 1 Comment accessibility

Home Builders Foundation kicked off its 10th Annual Blitz Build last week. More than 100 volunteers and sponsors came together

Property listings mentioning ADUs increased an average 8.6% every year between 2009 and 2019, according to Freddie Mac. (Photo: Ariel Mcglothin, Dreamstime)

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