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HOT TOPICS
Construction is Still Booming in Texas!
A construction boom is on in North Texas, Austin and Houston. Permits are up and new master-planned communities are breaking ground.
Grading and Drainage: It is even more important than you think!
Matt Motes of Shakelford Law writes on Grading and Drainage –further underscoring important considerations about Texas Soils and Foundations.
Paying it Forward for a Special North Texas Resident
Members of Trinity Habitat for Humanity, Texas Capital and HistoryMaker Homes cut a 2×6 wood stud with a miter saw to commemorate a new home for Dr. Opal Lee, the “Grandmother of Juneteenth.”
The Changing Face of Texas Housing
Demographic shifts, economic trends, and cultural changes play significant roles in shaping housing preferences and patterns across the state.
Progress and Paradox—A Housing Headlines Recap
DOE Final Rule on Transformers..A California Case may have a Long-Term Impact on Permitting Fees….Rates on the Rise
Texas Foundation Building
We provide this annual article as a review of best practices for builders and a resource to help you explain the process of foundation building to your clients.
Nonquit Homes –A Better Home for the Future is Built of Concrete
Is now a time for change? A home insurance crisis is forcing builders to rethink wood-framed homes. Nonquit Homes says concrete is the answer!
Onx Homes: “We believe the world demands that we build different and build better.”
Onx calls its process X+ Construction™ and says it’s the key to meeting, exceeding and ultimately raising standards for new home construction.
Scholarship Application Period for Fall 2024 Construction Trades Students is Now OPEN!
As the state’s population continues to grow and the demand for housing continues to rise, the need for construction professionals is a pressing concern.
Draw Requests and Schedules–
The draw schedule is only a disbursement of the contract price over various line items for the sole purpose of making periodic construction draws.
NARI North Texas Members Named as Finalists
Regional Winners Compete April 5 in NARI’s National Awards
A Dynamic Leader, An Expert Team…
Kitchen Design Concepts Makes Its Mark in the Dallas Design District with the opening of its new Design Studio
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