In the span of two days in mid-March, the U.S. Senate passed an affordable housing bill and President Donald Trump signed a pair of executive orders aimed at making housing more affordable and spurring more construction, as lawyers keep close tabs on how those developments may affect prices, rates and construction starts.
Alternative housing models — including accessory dwelling units, single-room occupancy dwellings and manufactured housing — could take a bite out of the housing affordability crisis. But first, states must overcome barriers erected by local governments.
The competition for hard hat workers and specialized equipment for data centers is fiercer than ever, drawing resources away from other sectors and creating challenges for industrial developers, according to a Duane Morris construction attorney.