The Builder's Daily (Page 14)

From 16 to 52: AI And Atlanta Zoning Power A Micro-Moment

Stryant leverages commercial zoning to build affordable micro-apartments in Atlanta, showing how builders can unlock missing-middle solutions. With AI-powered design and by-right zoning, a 52-unit project delivers attainable rentals.

Leadership

Lennar Sets A New Tone As Margins Shrink, Moves Multiply

When America’s 2nd biggest builder pumps the brakes—even slightly—there’s more going on than quarterly numbers. Our Monday deep-dive connects the dots between Lennar’s Q3 tone shift and a pivotal moment for the entire homebuilding ecosystem.

Policy

New 10-Day ‘Shot Clock’ Aims To Speed New Homes to Market

The shot clock comes to housing. California’s Assembly Bill 1308 mandates final inspections on new homes within 10 days. If local agencies miss the deadline, builders can hire third-party inspectors. Richard Lawson breaks down how the measure could cut costly delays and speed homes to closing.

Capital

Toll Brothers Exits Apartments, Sharpens Playing To Strengths

The $347 million sale of Toll Brothers’ Apartment Living platform to Kennedy Wilson transfers $5.2 billion in assets under management and a national development team. For Toll, it’s less about retreat than an embrace of its cultural pedigree of focus, discipline, and luxury market leadership.

Land

BTI’s Long-Game: Big Land Bets Amid Homebuilder Tactics Shifts

CIO Justin Onorato explains why developer BTI sees resilience in Florida, Texas, and Colorado markets, and how population dynamics shape its long-view strategy.