Where In The World is HBRA??
More than 900 NAHB business professionals engaged in all facets of residential construction traveled to Capitol Hill on June 12, 2024, to call on Congress to ease the chronic headwinds that are fanning the nation?s housing affordability crisis and impeding builders from boosting housing production.
NAHB State Rep. Eric Santini, Jr. representing CTat the Spring Leadership Board
Justin Bradley and Nort Wheeler in front of the Capitol in Washington, DC.
The HBRA of CT joins the NAHB in endorsing George Logan for Connecticut's 5th Congressional District.
In more than 250 individual meetings with Representatives and Senators housing advocates urged lawmakers to act on three key issues outlined in NAHB?s housing plan? adopt reasonable and cost-effective building codes, ease severe shortages of distribution transformers, and promote careers in the skilled trades? to help builders make home ownership and renting more affordable
Suprem e Court Chevron Decision a Vict ory for Regulat ory Reform
Carl Harris, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a custom home builder from Wichita, Kan , today issued the following statement after the U S Supreme Court issued a ruling in the case of Loper Bright Enterprisesv. Raimondo that limits the ability of federal regulators to interpret federal laws:
?Today?s Supreme Court ruling is an important step forward to advance meaningful regulatory reform because it means that federal agencies can no longer continuously change the law ? and the intent of Congress ? by implementing their own interpretation of statutes as long as the interpretation is viewed as being ?reasonable.?
?This verdict overturns a previous decision made by the nation?s highest court decades ago that gave the government an unfair advantage when someone challenges a regulation in court. In 1984, the Supreme Court issued an opinion that created ?Chevron Deference,?which gave federal agencies wide latitude to interpret laws and implement regulations that were deemed reasonable. Today?s ruling that overturns Chevron means that federal agencies will now have less discretion to impose new regulations that Congress did not clearly authorize.?
Carl Harris Chairman of the Board
Vessel's New London Apart m ent Developm ent Nears
Com plet ion
New London town officials kicked off the near completion of a new apartment complex built by Vessel Technologies Inc., which is making its first foray into the Connecticut housing market and recently announced new franchise opportunities for its buildings. The five-story building at 174 Bank St. has 30 one-bedroom apartments, and is the first in Connecticut for Vessel, which recently had plans for an apartment development in Cheshire approved. The project is more than halfway completed, with its debut scheduled for later this year.
In collaboration with Home Builders & Remodelers Association of CT, we hosted an onsite tour at the prefabricated apartment building of Vessel Technology. We were honored to have Mayor Michael Passero of New London join us A special thank you to our guest chairman of the event, Nort Wheeler of Myst ic River Building Com pany The evening concluded with a fabulous reception at Muddy Wat ers Cafe, graciously hosted by David Preka
Nort Wheeler of Mystic River Building Company at the CT Developers Forum
David Preka, Mayor Michael Passero, and Patrick Caulkiins
Technology Today:
Const ruct ion Drones:
Drone use in the construction industry continues to be one of the fastest growing trends, with usage rising by 239%year over year. The technology offers far more uses than just aerial photography for real estate and commercial efforts.
Today?s drones are used for rapidly mapping large areas over long distances, producing valuable aerial heat maps and thermal images. The advancing drone software provides real-time, actionable data that can be used for rapid decision-making, further streamlining the entire construction process
Trends in Technology:
- 3D Printing
- Drones
- Augmented reality (AR)
- Automated machinery
- Prefabrication & modular Construction
- Smart Home Technology
- Sustainable Building Materials
- Energy-Efficient Systems
- Advanced Insulation & Roofing Materials
How Has Const ruct ion & Building Technology Changed Over Tim
e?
Construction and building technology have evolved significantly over time, driven by increasing demands for efficiency and safety. Early construction involved manual labor, but over the decades, technology like power tools and heavy-duty equipment emerged, improving productivity and safety.
Technology is significantly transforming the construction industry by improving efficiency, safety, and productivity. Innovations like drones, augmented reality, and 3D printing enable precise site surveys, enhanced visualization, and rapid prototyping.
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