03
Mar
Yes In My Backyard Act Passes House
The bipartisan Yes In My Backyard (YIMBY) Act, H.R. 4351, on March 2, passed the House without opposition by voice vote. The United States is suffering from a severe...
03
Mar
Builders: Labor Shortage Stabilizing, Affordability Concerns Increasing
A recent survey of Dallas Builders Association members indicates builders are managing the ongoing labor shortage, but affordability concerns are mounting. Faced with a shortage of more than 20,000...
02
Mar
Dallas BA Develops Comprehensive Overview for Industry’s COVID-19 Response
The Dallas BA has developed a comprehensive overview for the housing industry’s response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Updates on impacts to the industry including permitting, inspections, banking, material availability,...
11
Feb
State of the Industry Summit Rescheduled for Sept. 3
The residential construction industry has a lot to look forward to and many potential concerns in 2020. The Dallas area continues to see exceptional job growth and corresponding housing...
04
Feb
Zombie Proposals Wreak Havoc on 2021 Energy Code
For most of 2019, the International Code Council’s 2021 building codes cycle was moving along as expected. But a last-minute wave of newly-registered voters appears to have derailed the...