Each Monday, we'll let you know what's coming in the week ahead, including important residential and commercial report releases, as well as our own feature articles
The state of multigenerational housing — June 6
From young adults moving back in with their parents after college to older adults moving in with their adult children later in life, multigenerational households are increasingly common. However, existing building stock that can accommodate multiple generations under one roof is not. In our feature article on Tuesday, June 6, we'll look at how the trend is impacting home design and what builders seeking to serve this group can do to better meet their needs.
Corelogic Home Price Index — June 6
Home prices are rising — and then some. Last month, the CoreLogic Home Price Index reported that March saw 1.6% growth from February and 7.1% growth year-over-year. A slowdown in annual growth was forecast, however, at 4.9% from March 2017 to March 2018. Whether the growth will begin to taper as projections suggest is still to be determined. The release of the CoreLogic HPI for April on Tuesday, June 6, will offer more details.
Trends in office design and lighting — June 7
Employers benefit from increased worker productivity, and offices have become the proving ground for changes in everything from layout to lighting in pursuit of improved output. In our feature article on Wednesday, June 7, we’ll talk with the experts to find out what tactics designers are using to improve office design and boost productivity within.
Inside the world of prison construction — June 8
Prison design has unique requirements, and efforts to introduce comfort into these facilities can sometimes be controversial. In our feature article on Thursday, June 8, we’ll explore what elements are included in different security levels of detention facilities, the latest trends in prison construction and the hesitation of some in the industry to participate in these types of projects at all.
How to read economic indicators — June 8
From housing starts to consumer confidence to kitchen and bathroom trends, the number and frequency of economic indicators in this industry can be overwhelming. In our feature article on Thursday, June 8, we'll talk with industry experts about how to parse these markers and which ones you should be paying attention to.
