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Wisconsin Builders Association backs workforce housing initiative
The Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) has declared its support for the Workforce Housing Package. This initiative, led by Representative Robert Brooks and Senator Romaine Quinn, aims to boost the availability of workforce housing across Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin sees decline in new home starts amid rising costs
The Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) has reported a seven percent decrease in new home starts for the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. The data, gathered from municipalities across the state, indicates that 2,713 permits were issued between January 1 and March 31. This figure is slightly lower than the 2,917 permits recorded during the first quarter of last year.
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Wisconsin sees slight drop in new home starts for end-of-year report
The latest figures on new home construction for the year ending 2022 indicate a slight decline compared to 2021. According to data collected from municipalities across the state, there were 11,326 permits issued statewide between January 1 and December 31. This marks a decrease of just three percent from the 11,711 permits issued in 2021.
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Energy-efficient building materials crucial for Wisconsin's future homes
Home builders in the United States face increasing pressure to create energy-efficient structures as the nation aims for a net-zero economy by 2050. Alongside this environmental goal, builders must design stylish and functional homes that remain competitive amid rising interest rates. There are several innovative building materials that can assist in meeting these objectives.
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Home construction declines by nearly one-fourth statewide amid rising costs
The number of new home constructions in the state has seen a notable decline in the second quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last year. Data collected from municipalities across the state indicates that 3,328 permits were issued between April 1 and June 30 this year, representing a 24 percent decrease from the 4,382 permits issued during the same timeframe in 2021. This follows an earlier increase of 11 percent in building activity between the first quarters of 2021 and 2022.
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Wisconsin Builders Association wins lawsuit against Village of Sussex over land development
The Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) has secured a legal victory against the Village of Sussex regarding land development regulations. The lawsuit, funded by the Builders Legal Action and Research (BLAR) Fund with support from the Metropolitan Builders Association and Madison Area Builders Association, addressed surety bond requirements imposed by the village.
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New home construction rises by 11% in Wisconsin's first quarter
The state has witnessed an increase in new home construction in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last year. According to data from municipalities, 2,917 permits were issued between January 1 and March 31, marking an 11 percent rise from the 2,626 permits during the same timeframe in 2021. This increase follows a decline of 5 percent in year-end numbers for 2021 compared to 2020.
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Wisconsin Governor signs two bills targeting housing affordability and contractor standards
Governor Tony Evers has signed two significant housing bills aimed at contractors and workforce housing, a move welcomed by the Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA). The legislation includes Assembly Bill 607 and Assembly Bill 994.
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Wisconsin introduces toolkit for affordable housing through zoning code adjustments
The state of Wisconsin is introducing a new tool aimed at addressing the affordable housing crisis. The initiative, called "Enabling Better Places: A User’s Guide to Neighborhood Affordability," focuses on making small changes to zoning codes that could have a significant impact on the development of affordable housing across the state.
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Wisconsin Builders Association honors leaders at annual awards ceremony
Members of the Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) convened at Stoney Creek Hotel Wausau - Rothschild to honor recipients of various awards. The event recognized individuals for their contributions to the housing industry.
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Wisconsin sees drop in new home construction starts amid rising material costs
The number of new home construction permits in Wisconsin saw a decline in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to recent data. Municipalities across the state reported a total of 2,146 permits pulled between October 1 and December 31, which marks a 16 percent decrease from the previous quarter's total of 2,567 permits. The second half of the year showed a significant slowdown with only 4,703 permits issued compared to 7,008 in the first half.
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New home construction slows amid rising material costs
The latest figures on new home construction indicate a notable decline in the number of permits issued, highlighting a significant reduction in new home starts. Data from municipalities across the state reveal that 2,450 permits were issued between July 1 and September 30 this year, marking a 44 percent decrease from the 4,382 permits pulled in the second quarter. While permits increased by 38 percent in the first half of 2021 compared to the same period in 2020, they are up only six percent year-to-date compared to last year's numbers.
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New home construction rises nearly 40% in first half of 2021
The latest figures for new home construction indicate a significant increase, with 38.1 percent more permits issued from January 1 to June 30, 2021, compared to the same period in 2020. Data from municipalities across the state show that 7,008 permits were pulled in the first half of this year, up from 5,074 during the same timeframe last year—an increase of 1,934 permits. In the second quarter alone, there were 4,382 permits issued.