by Richie | Building Trends
A while ago, we featured information about soaring lumber prices in the United States. Back then, factors like Hurricane Harvey were affecting markets, and as of reporting, the National Association of Home Builders showed that prices had gone up by 30% between August...
by Pat Flood | Builder, Building in Boston, Building Trends, Contractor, Developer
Rent control is one of those tricky topics that Massachusetts voters have debated off and on over the years. Twenty-five years ago, a rent control measure that included Boston lost by a narrow margin at the ballot box. These days, though, with rents continuing to rise...
by Justin | Building Trends, Homeowner, Jobs
With 2020 just getting started, the question on everyone’s mind is what will be trending this year. Builders and designers in particular will want to know all about window and door trends—what is staying in style, and what up and coming trends are starting to turn...
by siteadmin | Architect, Triple Decker, Builder, Building in Boston, Building Trends, Contractor, Developer, Homeowner, Remodeler
In terms of siding, fiber cement is a relative newcomer to the market. Wood, brick and even things like vinyl siding have all been around for quite a while, but fiber cement siding was introduced about 35 years ago. Since then, it’s been steadily growing in popularity...
by Richie | Architect, Triple Decker, Boston Condo, Builder, Building in Boston, Building Trends, Contractor, Developer, Remodeler
There are lots of questions swirling around about the future economy, particularly in Boston. What will be coming in 2020? If you’re a developer or involved in construction, here are a few things you’ll need to know and how predictions could affect our booming...
by Richie | Builder, Building in Boston, Building Trends, Contractor, Developer, Homeowner, Remodeler
Green products are a growing priority among homeowners and buyers in Boston and beyond. Many are becoming more aware of just how environmentally unfriendly building materials like drywall can be. In fact, when it comes to CO2 emissions, 52% of the world’s total comes...
