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Codes and Standards

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Security/Fire Protection

White paper examines inconsistent fire safety practices on jobsites

The report, from Ramtech, highlights how fragmented adoption of NFPA 241 can undermine site safety.

April 2, 2026

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Performing Arts Centers

Eight cultural heritage and architectural organizations sue Trump administration over Kennedy Center plans

April 2, 2026

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Q2 nonresidential construction index falls slightly but remains in expansion mode

April 2, 2026

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Products and Materials

New sawdust material could compete with cement-bonded particle board

March 27, 2026

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Multifamily Housing

Austin housing policy reforms led to significant growth in units and rent declines

March 27, 2026

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Multifamily Housing

Trump executive orders aimed at aiding home affordability

March 19, 2026

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Codes and Standards

Mississippi’s attempt to ban low-slope roofing on public buildings is defeated

March 19, 2026

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Multifamily Housing

Florida legislature passes bill to circumvent local zoning for residential development

March 19, 2026

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Data center construction spending outpaces office market for the first time

March 19, 2026

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