More Than 31 Million Homes are at Risk This Hurricane Season
This year’s hurricane season will not hit 2020 levels, but several large hurricanes will put more…
Wildfires are Only Worsening—It May Be Time for New Construction Methods
As bushes and trees nearby turned to ash, one California resident’s home remained untouched by the…
Natural Disasters Push Builders to Consider Resiliently Designed, Off-the-Grid Homes
Extreme weather resulting from climate change are now regular, year-round events, pushing some…
FEMA Moves to Improve Flood Insurance Program
NAHB Policy Brief | The next phase of the National Flood Insurance Program is supposed to better reflect the actual risks to properties; builder confidence increased during April
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Resilient Construction
Storms Leave Waterfront Homes With Wreckage and Owners With High Costs
After Hurricane Sally damaged the roof of one Florida couple’s waterfront home, insurance payouts only covered two-thirds of actual damages.
Resilient Construction
Should the Government Buy At-Risk Coastal Homes?
Buying a home on the coast could mean spending millions for a picturesque ocean view, sandy beaches outside your door—and the serious risk of flood
Resilient Construction
Are Wildfires a Natural Problem or a Home Builder Problem?
Prospective homebuyers rarely question whether a natural disaster will hit their homes, yet last year became the worst fire season in U.S.
Resilient Construction
Roughly 35 Million Homes Are at ‘High Risk’ From a Natural Disaster
A new study by CoreLogic found nearly one-third of the nation’s housing to be at risk of a natural disaster.
Financing
Disaster Recovery Through Job Order Contracting
When disaster strikes your community, job order contracting is a reliable, efficient way to fund rebuilding efforts
Codes + Standards
Austin Implements Stricter Codes for Wildfire Protection
Austin, Texas, became the first major city in the state to enact a stricter code for wildfire protection.
Market Data + Trends
Wildfires' Effect on California Housing Market
Hundreds of homes were destroyed by the recent, and ongoing, California wildfires—and now those families need to find new shelter in the midst of a
Resilient Construction
Wildfire Prevention Includes Rebuilding Safer Homes
How do you prevent wildfires from ravaging more neighborhoods, homes, and lives?
Codes + Standards
Americans Agree on Strict Building Codes for Fire, Flood Zones
Public opinion on climate change shows that Americans care more about the environment than elected officials, according to recently released resear
Award-Winning Projects
Homes LEEDing the Way to Sustainability and Resiliency
Winners of the U.S. Green Building Council's 2020 LEED Homes Awards for single-family residential projects
