NYC design-build feature — Feb. 7

The use of the design-build delivery method is on the rise, but there are several holdout states that have not yet made it widely available for public projects. New York is one of those states, and New York City is even more restrictive. In our feature article on Tuesday, Feb. 7, we’ll take a look at how and why New York City sets its own design-build agenda, what the likelihood is of its current regulations changing anytime soon, and who is on each side of the debate.

CoreLogic Home Price Index — Feb. 7

Home prices in the U.S. are continuing to climb as inventory fails to keep pace with burgeoning demand in many markets. In November, the CoreLogic Home Price Index posted a monthly increase of 1.1% and a year-over-year gain of 7.1%. Some industry observers see a slowdown in price growth ahead, as inventory replenishes in some of the country's tightest markets. On Tuesday, Feb. 7, the HPI for December will be released, indicating whether prices tapered before the close of the year or continued their skyward trajectory.

How homebuilders handle hiring today feature — Feb. 8

The skilled-labor shortage is testing the savvy of builders whose construction costs and project timelines depend on a reliable worker pool, especially in the face of rising demand for new homes. In our feature article on Wednesday, Feb. 8, we'll check in with a handful of builders to learn their tactics for finding workers in this tight market.

Uncovering artifacts or burial sites during construction feature — Feb. 9

Construction crews can uncover all kinds of things while they’re digging foundations or making way for a new highway — boulders, old tires, snakes, and even human remains. In our feature article on Thursday, Feb. 9, we’ll explore the procedure for reporting what appear to be bones, historical artifacts or a burial site during construction and how these kinds of discoveries can affect a job’s progress .