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January 25, 2024 LEGAL UPDATE WITH MATT MOTES
Our Legal Perspective Columnist reviews What’s New On Contracts and subject matter from recent articles:
BEWARE of YOUR SUPPLIER
MECHANIC’S LIENS—WHAT ARE THEY REALLY?
THE “ACCOUNTING DEFENSE”
February 21, 2024: NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CASE STUDY
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HOT TOPICS
Two First-Of-Their-Kind Communities
Austin’s proactive approach to zoning and land use were reasons ICON and InstaBuilt chose to build in local Austin-Georgetown MSA.
The Value of Contribution
Savvy Builders gasp the concept: “Entrepreneurs who create things for people to get involved in and contribute to will be greatly rewarded”
2024 IECC Released by ICC
The IECC sets minimum requirements for energy efficiency for residential and commercial buildings. The 2024 code is anticipated to make houses about 7% more efficient
Non-Compete Agreements in Texas?
Texas Federal Judge Ada Brown’s Ruling Arguably Has a Nationwide Effect. A Long Round of Challenges to the Non-Compete Rules is Coming.
$50 Trillion- The Value of America’s Housing Market
The total value of U.S homes gained $3.1 trillion over the past 12 months. Luxury home values rose fastest.
Are Too Many Apartments Being Built?
What cities are attracting 20- to 34-year-olds? Beyond the usual suspects, there are some interesting standouts.
Lower Loan Rates and an Increase in Inventory…
Glimmers of Hope for Buyers–As rent prices continue to soar, the lure of lower rates and an increase in housing inventory have home shoppers looking again.
An Age of Disruption Advances Construction Tech
In an age of disruption, how projects are designed, managed, and executed expands the limits of what’s possible.
The Skilled Workforce of the Future
A construction industry on the cusp of disruption lends enticing career opportunities for a labor force with a different set of skills.
Smart Home Tech For Custom Homes
Today’s smart homes are integrating cutting-edge technology directly into their architectural framework.
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