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Larson Demands Trump Officials Reinstate Canceled Projects to Lower Energy Costs
Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) demanded U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright immediately reinstate funding for clean energy projects canceled by the Trump White House as political
National Housing Conference offers guidance to workers impacted by government shutdown on housing payments
David M. Dworkin, President and CEO of the National Housing Conference (NHC), today issued the following statement
Habitat for Humanity applauds Senate passage of ROAD to Housing Act
A decade of fast-rising home prices is pushing homeownership out of reach for millions of low- and moderate-income households, but the solution isn’t as simple as building more homes. Habitat
NAR Applauds Senate Passage of the ROAD to Housing Act
The National Association of REALTORS® Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy Officer Shannon McGahn issued the following statement after the United States Senate passed the Renewing
Kelly Secures Major Arizona and National Priorities in the Senate Passed Annual Defense Bill
Kelly blocks cuts to Electronic Proving Ground at Ft. Huachuca, other electronic warfare sites. Includes Kelly-backed ROAD to
Remodeling Market Sentiment Improves in Third Quarter
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the third quarter, posting a reading of 60, up one point compared to the previous quarter. With the reading of 60, the RMI remains
Urban Land Institute Foundation Achieves $100 Million Goal of “Our Cities, Our Future” Capital...
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) and research partner RCLCO, released the ULI Terwilliger Center for Housing’s 2025 Home Attainability Index, a data-rich tool measuring affordability,
Rep. Kelly on frozen funds for Red Line Extension project
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) strongly condemned the withholding of federal funds for Chicago infrastructure projects, which includes $1.9 billion she secured for the Red Line Extension project to build the first CTA stop in the Second District.
Why Anti-Vandal Cabins Are a Cost-Effective Security Upgrade for Construction Sites
Construction and industrial sites are high-pressure environments. Deadlines are tight, budgets are stretched, and there is the ever-present risk of theft and vandalism disrupting progress. Security on sites cannot be treated as an afterthought. It needs to be built into the way projects are managed from the outset.
EPA Finalizes Groundwater Cleanup Plan for Fulton Avenue Superfund Site on Long Island, N.Y.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its cleanup plan to address contaminated groundwater at the Fulton
EPA and HUD Protect Newark Housing Authority Residents from Lead Paint
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) have reached concurrent settlements with the Newark Housing
FEMA Supporting Southeastern States Ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine
As South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency ahead of potential impacts from Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, FEMA, at the direction of President Trump and in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, is postured
Schumer, Jeffries Statement On Trump Targeting Popular NY-Area Mass Transit Mega Projects Vital To...
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) released the following
New statistics show continuing housing crisis, CIH Northern Ireland warns
The latest Northern Ireland Housing Statistics 2024–25 reveal that, while progress is being made on some fronts, the fundamental challenges in housing are deepening. While increases in new homes and a decrease in homelessness are welcome, the continued rise in waiting lists and housing stress shows a system under pressure.
New Warnock Report Finds Trump Admin Delaying Nearly $500 Million in Disaster Aid for...
U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) released a new report that shows nearly $500 million in promised federal funding for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts remains unpaid. The funding, part of a disaster recovery bill championed by Senator Warnock in 2024, is meant to reimburse local communities for funds spent on recovery.
Mayor Bowser to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of V-Tech Solutions and Grand Opening of the...
On Friday, September 26 at 1 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser will join local leaders, business partners, and community members to celebrate the 25th anniversary of V-Tech Solutions, Inc. and the
New Home Sales Post Unexpected Large Gain in August
A modest drop in mortgage rates led to a surprisingly large jump in new home sales in August that could be revised lower next month. Sales of newly built single-family homes jumped 20.5% higher in August, to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 800,000
Civil Rights Coalition Denounces HUD’s Abdication of its Fair Housing Obligations
The following civil and human rights organizations registered their dismay at facts revealed in a whistleblower complaint filed by five employees working at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The groups also pledged their support for the brave employees who have filed this alarming complaint.
28 Housing Leaders Urge Senate to Advance Bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act
A group of 28 affordable housing leaders and housing industry trade organizations joined together to urge Senate leaders to bring the ROAD to Housing Act (S. 2651) to the floor for full
New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust Announces Design-Build Team for $93 Million Modernization...
The New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust (the Trust) today announced that a contract has been executed with the design-build team, Fifth Avenue Builders (FAB), that will perform over $93 million of renovation work in apartments and shared spaces at Bronx River Addition in the borough’s Soundview neighborhood.
