Data ReportHomebuildingOct 10, 20263 min read
Q3 2026 Remodeling Backlog: What 56 Means
Q3 2026 remodeling backlog sentiment rose to 56, but the index does not measure booked months. Project schedules require checks on commitments and capacity.
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Data ReportHomebuildingOct 2, 20263 min read
August 2026 Multifamily Spending: What Drove the Residential Gain
August 2026 multifamily spending edged up, but improvements drove the estimated residential gain. Compare the mix, July revisions and limits.
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Construction Loan Interest Reserve: Delay Costs
A construction loan interest reserve can defer cash payments while debt grows. See how draw timing and delays affect costs and cash needs.
ChecklistHomebuildingSep 16, 20264 min read
Cold Weather Concrete Budget: Price Fall Foundations in September
Build a cold weather concrete budget for fall foundations: compare protection, heating, monitoring, extension costs and strength requirements.
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California ADU Utility Connection Fees: Which Rules Apply?
California ADU utility connection fees depend on project type. Compare conversions, new construction, capacity charges and the separate impact-fee rules.
ChecklistHomebuildingSep 12, 20264 min read
Taunton Winter Street Opening Deadline: Plan Before November
Plan for Taunton's winter street opening deadline: confirm permit issuance, city exceptions, utility dates and restoration before committing to delivery.
AnalysisHomebuildingSep 10, 20264 min read
Toll Brothers Q3 2026: The Margin Bridge
Toll Brothers Q3 2026 margin bridge: how interest and inventory write-offs affect comparisons, and why margins cannot establish a local discount.
Data ReportHomebuildingSep 7, 20264 min read
August 2026 Construction Wages: Hours Lift Weekly Pay
August 2026 construction wages and hours rose together. Separate hourly pay, weekly earnings and residential employment when reviewing labor budgets.
GuideHomebuildingSep 2, 20265 min read
Raleigh Infrastructure Surety Release: Evidence and Timing
Raleigh infrastructure surety release depends on completion records, state law and instrument terms. Plan reductions, acceptance and available capital.
Data ReportHomebuildingSep 1, 20264 min read
July 2026 Residential Construction Spending: Dollars vs. Output
July 2026 residential construction spending: compare single-family, multifamily and improvements, with revisions and limits for builder budgets.
Deep GuideHomebuildingAug 29, 20265 min read
Utility Will-Serve Letters: Capacity Reservation and Costs
A utility will-serve letter may leave capacity reservation, upgrade costs and timing unresolved. Check the terms before committing to a land purchase.
ChecklistHomebuildingAug 28, 20265 min read
California Construction Change Order Costs
Check California construction change order costs: compare added work, deleted-work credits, markup, payment timing, and the revised contract total.
ChecklistHomebuildingAug 22, 20264 min read
Portland Fall Construction: Erosion Planning
Portland fall construction erosion planning starts before October: sequence grading, arrange soil stabilization, and confirm city and Oregon DEQ requirements.
ChecklistHomebuildingAug 21, 20263 min read
California Progress Payment Lien Releases: Checklist
Check California progress payment lien releases by claimant, payment status, through-date and exceptions before paying for a home build or renovation.
AnalysisPolicy & RegulationAug 21, 20265 min read
Oregon Modular Wage Lawsuit: Project Scope
The Oregon modular wage lawsuit challenges off-site wage rules. Project scope depends on procurement dates, bespoke work and stated exceptions.
Calculated ExplainerHomebuildingAug 15, 20266 min read
Land Option Extension vs Purchase: Cash at Risk
Compare land option extension vs purchase by separating fees, purchase credits, ownership carry and cash recoverable if a builder's project stops.
Data ReportHomebuildingAug 10, 20264 min read
July 2026 Residential Construction Jobs: A Small, Uneven Gain
July 2026 residential construction jobs rose slightly as building payrolls fell. Read the BLS subsectors before changing labor bids or schedules.
ComparisonHomebuildingAug 4, 20266 min read
Site Work Allowances in a Fixed Price Contract
Compare site work allowances in a fixed price contract with exclusions and defined work, including overruns, credits, labor, markup, and quote details.