A first-of-its-kind study by the Federal Emergency Management Agency shows that... More
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Imagine a diagram that looks somewhat like this one, only the word “Projected” would go on top of this split personality figure, and the word “Actual” would appear at the bottom. On one side are the factors within a home building company management’s control. On the other, externalities, or forces that lie outside any individual’s influence. Welcome to big builder 2014 budget planning, which we’ll call the year of “being better or else.” Are you projecting a 25% increase in sales, with profitability to match, as some home builders are? Or, given the current slowdown, are you paring back your projections? This morning, BIG BUILDER will explore the alternative scenarios from reports around the landscape. Also, check out our top-10 glossary of most common four-letter words used in the budget planning process. More
Will FEMA’s risk-assessment efforts refine or hinder builders’ and developers’ growth? More
In September 2008, the International Code Council (ICC) published the 2009 International Residential Code, which includes a requirement for fire sprinklers in all new one- and two-family homes beginning Jan. 1, 2011, as well as in all new townhomes when the code is adopted. More
More than 10% of grant will go towards building and restoring affordable rental housing. More
Pilot programs to build cottages for emergency housing in disaster areas haven’t played out as planned. More
