More permits for ADUs than single-family homes issued in San Diego
Popularity of granny flats growing in California
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Changes affecting how construction projects in New York City are permitted will have significant impacts for contractors. On Dec. 11, the definition of a major building in the city’s code will change from 10 stories to seven, or 75 feet. The change will affect thousands more projects.
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) adopted a new rule with new accessibility guidelines for federal buildings. The rule establishes that pedestrian facilities in the public right-of-way are readily accessible to and usable by people with disabilities.
The work from home trend will continue to put pressure on the office real estate market, with peak vacancy of between 22% and 28% in 2026, according to a forecast by Moody’s.
City planners focused on returning to ‘old normal’.
Case could set precedent on state law that overrides local rules.
Voluntary, beyond-code program aims to protect buildings from severe weather.
Most new risk from new development, not climate change.
New board aims to increase diversity in the membership association.
New study could increase momentum to ban fossil fuels in new buildings.
Highest rated U.K. buildings are less efficient than lower rated ones.
Top 10 states plus D.C. certified more than 247 million gross square feet.
Governor signs bill to form advisory council that will propose policy changes.
Following COVID uncertainty in 2020, the industry recovered, but still lags 2019 levels.