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One Stairway Apartments: L.A.’s New Housing Fix?

Could One Stairway Solve L.A.’s Housing Crunch? Here’s the Lowdown—Contractor Style What’s Going On L.A. city leaders are eyeballing a big change: buildings… More.
America’s GDP on the Blockchain: Why It Matters—and Why the Construction Sector Should Notice

Why This Shift Matters for Everyone In a groundbreaking move announced on August 28, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce has partnered with… More.
AI Joins the Permit Fight: From Wildfires to Faster Rebuilds

Permits, Fires, and Now AI? I’ve wrestled with building permits more times than I care to admit. They’re like that one relative at… More.
Patch jobs and Paychecks

The Bifurcated Economy and the Weight on Our Homes (inspired by MarketWatch, Meredith Whitney) Meredith Whitney, the same woman who saw the 2008… More.
Building Permits Report Raises Red Flags: Four-Month Decline Echoes 2008 Housing Crisis

Hey folks, it’s wilhelmGW co. here with a quick update on today’s building permits and housing starts report from the Census Bureau. The… More.
SoCal Contractors: Tariffs Are Jacking Up Costs – Here’s How to Nail Your Next Project Without Breaking the Bank!

Yo, SoCal crew! If you’re out there framing homes under that endless sunshine or dodging dust devils on the job site, you’ve probably… More.
Striking A balance between Wild Fire risk and a need for housing.

Balancing Housing and Wildfire Risks in Altadena In Altadena, California, a community already scarred by the destructive Eaton Fire, a new land use… More.
Fire Aid Event Support

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Hard Hats & Hard Drives: Deep Seek’s Wild Ride

Alright, listen up, you hammer-swinging, nail-banging crew: You’d have to be living under a rock not to catch the buzz about Deep Seek.… More.
Donuts, 16 penny nails, doordash and Home Depot

“D’oh! Home Depot Just Made Your Life Easier (No, Really)” Alright, construction warriors and job site bosses, gather ‘round. You know that… More.