Manufactured housing grows from industry low point
As my colleague, Joe Bramhall, pointed out last week, manufactured home building is among the top-growing industries for 2013. Output for manufactured housing manufacturing will be up by 16 percent,...
View ArticleApartment smoking ban could blaze trail across US
A new ban on smoking inside condos, apartments, and other multifamily homes in California could lead to similar regulations around the country. Last week San Rafael (just outside of San [...]
View ArticleSmart light bulbs could be game changer for lighting industry
The light bulb is the universal symbol for new thought and invention. Now the ubiquitous bulb is living up to its image with the introduction of a new lighting technology [...]
View ArticleShipping containers could alter construction industry
Thousands of giant steel boxes containing manufactured goods from China arrive in US ports each day. However, after being emptied, many containers sit unused and abandoned along America’s waterfronts....
View ArticleHousing market likely to gain little from mortgage settlements
The largest bank in the US, along with other institutions, will pay $8.5 billion to end an intense review of their foreclosure practices. The deal, which was announced earlier this [...]
View ArticleSmall business lending strengthens but still hard to come by
Entrepreneurs looking to start new businesses have plenty of challenges to overcome. One of the toughest is likely securing funding. Small business lending in the US has struggled to regain [...]
View ArticleLenders turn to social media to evaluate borrowers
Here is another reason to make sure your social media presence is in order: Some money lenders and other financial institutions are mining sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter [...]
View ArticleState or federal immigration reform could impact construction industry
No one was particularly shocked by a new study that found half of Texas construction workers are undocumented immigrants. Some people were actually surprised that the number wasn’t higher. Nationally,...
View ArticleArchitecture, real estate waiting for equity crowdfunding
BIZMOLOGY — As we approach the one-year anniversary of the signing of the JOBS Act, many people still are eagerly awaiting the arrival of one key component of the law [...]
View ArticleGas tax hikes could pave way for transportation projects
BIZMOLOGY — Cash-strapped states are looking for ways to pay for transportation infrastructure projects and many are considering the unpopular move to increase taxes on gas. Wyoming and California...
View ArticlePayday style loans targeted by regulators
BIZMOLOGY — Federal regulators this week issued stern warnings to banks that offer payday style loans that typically carry high fees and often trap consumers in a cycle of debt. [...]
View ArticleUS manufacturing revival faces challenges
BIZMOLOGY — There has been a lot of talk about a possible revival to US manufacturing as more companies shift from outsourcing to bringing jobs back to the country. This week Motorola [...]
View ArticleSolar financing surges as installations rise
BIZMOLOGY — The solar revolution is on its way, and companies and investors are lining up to fund it. Last year a record-breaking 3.3 gigawatts of solar was installed in [...]
View ArticleStorms create demand for safe rooms
BIZMOLOGY — An outbreak of severe storms and deadly tornadoes in the US has sparked new interest in safe rooms and other storm-resilient structures. More than 1,200 tornadoes hit the US [...]
View ArticleLuxury home sales soar
BIZMOLOGY — Sales of high-end homes are picking up again as the economy recovers. Luxury home sales grew by 34 percent between the first quarter of 2012 and the first [...]
View ArticleREITs form to invest in single-family homes
BIZMOLOGY — A new class of real estate investment trusts (REITs) has formed to invest in single-family homes rather than their typical fare of office, industrial, multifamily, and retail buildings. [...]
View ArticleMore pesticides banned to curb bee population loss
BIZMOLOGY — A tiny insect known for its diligent work ethic is causing a divide among scientists, environmentalists, farmers, and agricultural chemical manufacturers around the world. For several years...
View ArticleCompanies look to ex-journalists to lead content marketing
BIZMOLOGY — The newspaper industry has been struggling for years, hurt by dwindling advertising revenue and competition from online news sources and social media. As costs have been slashed, job […]
View ArticleStudent housing has bright future
BIZMOLOGY — College move-in day is around the corner and the student housing sector is more eager than ever for the new school year to begin. Student housing is a […]
View ArticleHigh tech catches the bus
BIZMOLOGY — Riding the bus hasn’t always been the most glamorous endeavor. However, the future of public transportation in many cities is riding on buses, and new technology is helping the […]
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