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Sprinkler idea for new homes divides builders
Sprinklers could soon be required in new homes. This idea has sparked controversy in the past. Sprinklers could soon be required in new homes. This idea has sparked controversy in the past. The Firefighters Association of the State of New York thinks this is a good idea. The first vice president of the Firemen’s Association…
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Homebuilders say local towns to blame for new home shortfall
It is not hard for David Capretto to be envious of his industry colleagues outside of Western New York. “I visit homebuilders around the country and I look at what they do, and it’s so much different,” the CEO of Forbes-Capretto Homes said. Houses line a pond at the Preserve at Muir Woods property. Costs…
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As housing costs soar, builders balk at NY proposal to require fire sprinklers in new homes
New York is reconsidering a decades-old proposal that would require all new homes built in the state to be equipped with automatic fire sprinkler systems regardless of the cost. An unelected panel of government, fire safety and building code officials have come up with a draft plan that would mandate the sprinklers in all new…
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Bucs players lend helping hand with Holiday Home Build
TAMPA – Working alongside the Habitat for Humanity Hillsborough, Bianca Anderson was helping build her and her neighbors’ homes piece by piece as she got ready to move into her new home with her two-year-old daughter. While it may be one thing to have a hand in building your own home, it’s another thing entirely…
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'Crisis of affordability': Builders urge New York leaders to remove roadblocks to affordable housing
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Home builders in Western New York say the housing shortage can be partly blamed on building moratoriums. James Marrano of Marrano Homes said it’s a “crisis of affordability.” Not only are builders dealing with regulations, increased costs and delays in the approval process, Marrano said building moratoriums in several places like…
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Labour must build 2.5 homes a minute to meet ‘pie in the sky’ targets
Angela Rayner needs 2.5 homes to be built every minute for her “pie in the sky” housebuilding targets to be reached. Industry experts fear the aim of completing 300,000 homes a year will cause pressured builders to rush through poor quality new-builds – lowering living standards for homeowners. A string of councils, including Labour-led authorities,…
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The New American Home 2025
In addition to incorporating innovative products and designs, The New American Home program prides itself on continually achieving the highest ratings for home performance—and the 2025 home will be no exception. The builder expects the home to achieve Emerald certification from the National Green Building Standard, as well as certification from Energy Star, Indoor airPLUS…
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Homebuilders say local towns to blame for new home shortfall
It is not hard for David Capretto to be envious of his industry colleagues outside of Western New York. “I visit homebuilders around the country and I look at what they do, and it’s so much different,” the CEO of Forbes-Capretto Homes said. Houses line a pond at the Preserve at Muir Woods property. Costs…
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As housing costs soar, builders balk at NY proposal to require fire sprinklers in new homes
New York is reconsidering a decades-old proposal that would require all new homes built in the state to be equipped with automatic fire sprinkler systems regardless of the cost. An unelected panel of government, fire safety and building code officials have come up with a draft plan that would mandate the sprinklers in all new…
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Bucs players lend helping hand with Holiday Home Build
TAMPA – Working alongside the Habitat for Humanity Hillsborough, Bianca Anderson was helping build her and her neighbors’ homes piece by piece as she got ready to move into her new home with her two-year-old daughter. While it may be one thing to have a hand in building your own home, it’s another thing entirely…
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