Building Trends

With or Without Groundhog’s Shadow, Spring is Coming to The Fort Worth Home & Garden Show

By Joy Donovan / February 13, 2024 /

Regardless of whether the groundhog Punxsutawney Phil did or did not see its shadow earlier this month, it seems spring is on its way, and right along with that are spring flowers, spring cleaning, and spring projects. Ideas for all the above will be available at the third annual Fort Worth Home & Garden Show…

Dallas Building Permit Fee Hikes Postponed Again to March 27 

By April Towery / January 25, 2024 /

The cost of building a home in Dallas will likely increase this year as the city reviews the Dallas building permit fee schedule for the first time since 2015 — but it won’t happen until March 27 at the earliest.  The Dallas Development Services Department collects about $28 million in revenue each year, but has…

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…