Building Trends

KB Home Strikes Up Their New Metaverse

By Shelby Skrhak / January 22, 2023 /

L.A.-based homebuilder KB Home unveiled the first virtual new-home community in the metaverse “to connect with the next generation of homebuyers and inspire them in innovative ways.” From the release: “KB Home’s first-of-its-kind metaverse new-home community debuts in the popular Decentraland platform and showcases a three-dimensional welcome pavilion, coupled with three architecturally distinct model homes…

Experts Tell Builders to Watch for Electricity Shortage and Weaponized Water in 2023 Legislative Session

By April Towery / November 11, 2022 /

There’s good news and bad news for Dallas-area builders, experts told a crowded room of industry leaders Wednesday morning.  We’ll start with the good news.  Housing affordability is at the forefront of state legislative priorities. There might be a $30 billion surplus going into the 2023 session that could be used to buy down property…

Luxury Home Innovations Land in Dallas at CEDIA Expo 2022

By Daniel Lalley / September 29, 2022 /

For those seeking out the latest in residential technology, CEDIA is at the epicenter of innovation, ideas, and inspiration. This multi-day mega show brings together hundreds of household names in pro audio, entertainment, lighting, and beyond. This year, Dallas was chosen to play host as the industry’s top innovations were unveiled and exhibited for all…

Need a Permit? The City of Dallas Says Some Builders Can Jump The Line And Get One in a Day

By Joanna England / September 16, 2022 /

Chris Sandlin has been waiting for some time as his two projects make their way through the building permit queue at the City of Dallas’ Development Services office. When he submitted his paperwork, the projected wait time was about four weeks. “From what I hear, and from my own experience, the average wait time for…

Inflation Reduction Act’s Solar Rebate is Great, But One Builder Says It’s Not a Green Building Magic Bullet

By April Towery / August 18, 2022 /

The Inflation Reduction Act represents the most ambitious climate spending package in U.S. history, but will it fix our energy woes?