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Pacific InterWest Steps In As Rival Inspection Company Shutters

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

HERS Scores Hit New Lows: Marking New Energy Efficiency Highs

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.

Can Ditching the Car Unlock Pent-Up Housing Demand?

Policy

Can Ditching the Car Unlock Pent-Up Housing Demand?

A car-free lifestyle could help homebuyers afford more — and give developers a powerful new lever near transit hubs. It's part of a 'missing middle' solutions set.

California Breaks CEQA Barrier To Reignite Housing Production

Policy

California Breaks CEQA Barrier To Reignite Housing Production

Championed aggressively by Gov. Gavin Newsom, the historic environmental law reform unlocks the potential for infill housing—and could become a model for other high-barrier states.

Florida Condo Project Sets Resilience Benchmark Early

Architecture

Florida Condo Project Sets Resilience Benchmark Early

Contributing writer Richard Lawson explores the challenges – and an urgent lane of future-proof opportunity for residential developers – in an exclusive interview with John Farina, president of U.S. Development.

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Pacific InterWest Steps In As Rival Inspection Company Shutters

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

HERS Scores Hit New Lows: Marking New Energy Efficiency Highs

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.

Can Ditching the Car Unlock Pent-Up Housing Demand?

Policy

Can Ditching the Car Unlock Pent-Up Housing Demand?

A car-free lifestyle could help homebuyers afford more — and give developers a powerful new lever near transit hubs. It's part of a 'missing middle' solutions set.

California Breaks CEQA Barrier To Reignite Housing Production

Policy

California Breaks CEQA Barrier To Reignite Housing Production

Championed aggressively by Gov. Gavin Newsom, the historic environmental law reform unlocks the potential for infill housing—and could become a model for other high-barrier states.

Florida Condo Project Sets Resilience Benchmark Early

Architecture

Florida Condo Project Sets Resilience Benchmark Early

Contributing writer Richard Lawson explores the challenges – and an urgent lane of future-proof opportunity for residential developers – in an exclusive interview with John Farina, president of U.S. Development.

codes & standards

Pacific InterWest Steps In As Rival Inspection Company Shutters

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.

HERS Scores Hit New Lows: Marking New Energy Efficiency Highs

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.

Can Ditching the Car Unlock Pent-Up Housing Demand?

Policy 07.07.25

Can Ditching the Car Unlock Pent-Up Housing Demand?

A car-free lifestyle could help homebuyers afford more — and give developers a powerful new lever near transit hubs. It's part of a 'missing middle' solutions set.

California Breaks CEQA Barrier To Reignite Housing Production

Policy 07.01.25

California Breaks CEQA Barrier To Reignite Housing Production

Championed aggressively by Gov. Gavin Newsom, the historic environmental law reform unlocks the potential for infill housing—and could become a model for other high-barrier states.

Florida Condo Project Sets Resilience Benchmark Early

Architecture 04.11.25

Florida Condo Project Sets Resilience Benchmark Early

Contributing writer Richard Lawson explores the challenges – and an urgent lane of future-proof opportunity for residential developers – in an exclusive interview with John Farina, president of U.S. Development.