Building & Construction News

Keep up with the latest news in the building and construction industry. From new industry regulations to trends in the housing market, we aim to keep all of our builders well-informed and equipped to build superior homes.

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Builders Risk - What's in a Name?

I don’t want to insult anyone’s intelligence, but there’s a misunderstanding that has come up more than once, and we need to make things clear:  Builders Risk does not insure your liability to members of the public.  Clear as mud, right?  Well, don’t shoot the messenger. Whoever came up with […]

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Building Systems Council Announce 2020 Chair

Tifanee McCall is a longtime member of the Building Systems Councils (BSC) and a major advocate of the systems-built housing industry. She has been a member of NAHB for nearly 30 years and BSC member for over a decade. It is no surprise that due to her dedication to NAHB […]

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Duty and Resilience

A year ago, few of us who are not health professionals had thought much about pandemics, and none of us had heard of or even contemplated anything called Covid-19. Now people in every corner of the world have been adversely affected by this invisible enemy, as the Covid-19 pandemic has […]

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Loss Control – The 7 Basics

By Doug Davis, RWC Insurance Advantage Did you know a loss control program can LOWER YOUR INSURANCE COSTS by earning you UP TO 25% DISCOUNT off your first year’s General Liability premium, if you are new to our program, or at your next renewal? But what if you don’t have […]

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That’s the Way it Grows

By: Staci Cool, RWC Account Executive The ebb and flow of our real estate market can be quite an exhilarating ride thanks to the rules of unpredictability. This frequently changing industry certainly keeps us all on our toes from day to day. Many of us likely relate to the shuddering […]

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Before Moving In: The New Home Walk-Through

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]www.nahb.org and www.newhomesource.com Before a homeowner goes to settlement on the purchase of a newly constructed home, you and the homebuyer should do a walk-through to conduct a final inspection. This walk-through will provide an opportunity to spot items which may need to be corrected or adjusted, educate the buyer […]

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If You’ve Never Considered Modular Construction, Maybe Now’s The Time!

Due to advancements in technology and the increasing demand for affordable homes, modular construction continues to increase in popularity. In fact, modular home construction can often go toe-to-toe with, or in some cases even out-perform, site-built homes. There are several benefits of modular construction for both the contractor and the […]

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When Is A Claim A Claim?

You and your crew have been working hard these past few months. In fact, you’re ahead of schedule. Then, you get a call from one of your jobsites. A woman tripped over a piece of scrap lumber and fell on the sidewalk in front of one of your nearly finished […]

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Key Estates Warranty for Resale Homes Available Nationwide

Key Estates Warranty is a new affiliate of Residential Warranty Company, LLC,  HOME of Texas, Residential Warranty Company, LLC, and MHWC is now offering extended warranties for homes involved in real estate transactions across the country. Offered exclusively through a network of approved Real Estate Professionals, the Key Estates Warranty program […]

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Building Systems Council Presents Specialty Awards

The Building Systems Council (BSC) Specialty Awards recognize one BSC builder, manufacturer, associate, and young professional for their contributions to the council, NAHB and the housing industry along with their involvement with civic or charitable organizations. Award winners demonstrate excellent business practices while providing outstanding service to his/her customers. This […]

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