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Construction tech startup Modulous raises $11.5 million

Housing Wire

Seattle and London-based construction technology company Modulous has raised $11.5 Main contributors to this round of funding included SFV , the venture arm of German real estate developer Patrizia ; Regal London , a U.K-based The post Construction tech startup Modulous raises $11.5 and Leela Capital (U.K.).

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Opinion: Don’t let red tape strangle city development

Housing Wire

I grew up in Houston, and I’ve seen the benefits and the pitfalls of real estate development in perhaps the most lightly regulated city in the United States — a place where developers don’t fret about complex building regulations, because such regulations simply don’t exist. The results are uneven, but can be inspiring.

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Why Design-Build for Commercial Developments is Taking the Place of Traditional Construction

Louisville Homes

Embarking on a new commercial development project involves making crucial choices, including selecting the construction method that best aligns with your objectives. Two prominent alternatives are traditional construction and the design-build approach, each offering its own set of pros and cons.

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Treasury’s new housing plan includes redirected COVID-19 funds to boost affordable supply

Housing Wire

Department of the Treasury on Tuesday announced a series of new initiatives designed to increase the supply of affordable housing across the country. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and state and local housing finance agencies,” according to the announcement. There are three core provisions of the plan.

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TRB Pre-Construction Review: “Freed Hotel & Residences”

Toronto Realty Blog

of Torontonians had never heard of Bjarke Ingels, and that there was no reason why people should be paying $2,000 per square foot for a pre-construction project simply because it has his name on it. But you will also findhis name attached to a massive new real estate development in Toronto, known as Freed Hotel & Residences.

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Opinion: More financing options for ADUs are needed

Housing Wire

In the ongoing struggle for attainable housing, one positive development has been the increased availability of funding options for homeowners seeking to incorporate Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) into their properties. Draw structures for loans supporting new construction of ADUs, especially for prefab, are still “clunky.”

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Florida theme parks creating more housing for employees

Housing Wire

For Universal Studios employees, the owners of the park are seeking to construct a 1,000-unit mixed-use development slated to open in 2026 that would promise a short commute to the Universal Orlando Resort, which is also aiming to open a full-scale third theme park called “Epic Universe” next year.