TBDcodes & standards
Capital
How Developers Can Miss Millions In Infrastructure Recovery
Too many landowners front infrastructure costs without a plan to get paid back. Carter Froelich explains how to set up recovery mechanisms early — before it’s too late.
Together with
LaunchDFA
Policy
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.
Policy
Los Angeles Halts SB 9 Light-Density Housing in Fire Zones
Los Angeles’ emergency order blocks Senate Bill 9 lot-splits in fire-ravaged Pacific Palisades, restoring the single-family pattern that existed before the January inferno. The move underscores tensions between state housing law and local disaster realities.
Leadership
Pacific InterWest Steps In As Rival Inspection Company Shutters
When Quality Built’s abrupt closure left builders scrambling for inspections and compliance sign-offs, Pacific InterWest’s readiness, reach, and relationships turned crisis into a growth moment — in a market where timeliness and trust are at a premium.
Together with
Builder Advisor Group
energy efficient
HERS Scores Hit New Lows: Marking New Energy Efficiency Highs
Homebuilders have continued to improve the efficiency of their homes, as shown by scores from the Home Energy Rating System Index. TBD contributor Ryan Meres spotlights some new-home construction trends from the latest HERS data.





codes & standards
Capital 10.13.25
How Developers Can Miss Millions In Infrastructure Recovery
Too many landowners front infrastructure costs without a plan to get paid back. Carter Froelich explains how to set up recovery mechanisms early — before it’s too late.
Policy 09.23.25
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.
Policy 08.21.25
Los Angeles Halts SB 9 Light-Density Housing in Fire Zones
Los Angeles’ emergency order blocks Senate Bill 9 lot-splits in fire-ravaged Pacific Palisades, restoring the single-family pattern that existed before the January inferno. The move underscores tensions between state housing law and local disaster realities.
Leadership 08.13.25
Pacific InterWest Steps In As Rival Inspection Company Shutters
When Quality Built’s abrupt closure left builders scrambling for inspections and compliance sign-offs, Pacific InterWest’s readiness, reach, and relationships turned crisis into a growth moment — in a market where timeliness and trust are at a premium.
energy efficient 07.24.25
HERS Scores Hit New Lows: Marking New Energy Efficiency Highs
Homebuilders have continued to improve the efficiency of their homes, as shown by scores from the Home Energy Rating System Index. TBD contributor Ryan Meres spotlights some new-home construction trends from the latest HERS data.