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Link to Autodesk Digital Builder (Feb. 24, 2026) | Episode 133: Last year was a tough period for a lot of folks, particularly in Southern California, which experienced devastating wildfires that destroyed around 19,000 structures, 16,000 of which were single-family homes. Rebuilding efforts are well underway, and to learn more about how recovery is unfolding, […]

Sustainability In Your Ear: The Net Zero Accelerator’s Colin Mangham on Nature’s Rules for Building A Sustainable Infrastructure Link to Earth911 (Feb. 23, 2026) | We already have the technology to decarbonize buildings, and many pilot projects have shown it works. So why hasn’t progress toward net zero moved faster? Colin Mangham believes it’s because we’re […]

Link to Los Angeles Times (Feb. 16, 2026) | Los Angeles is often described as a concrete jungle, a city shaped by asphalt, parking lots and other hardscape. Now, for the first time, researchers have mapped that concrete in detail, and they claim a lot of it doesn’t need to be there. …The report, DepaveLA, is […]

Link to GlobeSt.com (Feb. 13, 2026) | Commercial building owners across California, particularly those managing portfolios in the area, have been required to comply with annual energy benchmarking requirements that vary by locality and at the state level. Now, as the Golden State is moving to develop its own building performance standards, ensuring they align […]

Link to Inland Valley News (Feb. 9, 2026) | Firefighters from across the Inland Empire were honored during the first Inland Empire Firefighter Appreciation Luncheon hosted by the U.S. Green Building Council California’s (USGBC-CA) Inland Empire Regional Leadership Advisory Board at The Frontier Project in Rancho Cucamonga. The Jan. 28 event brought together local elected […]

Link to Redfin Blog (Feb. 2, 2026) | For decades, the American dream has played out in suburban neighborhoods: white picket fences, neatly manicured lawns, and a manageable commute to the city. But with the rise of remote work, soaring home prices, and changing lifestyles, more homebuyers are asking: exurbs vs. suburbs—what’s the difference, and which one […]

Link to SmartBrief (Jan. 30, 2026) | For builders and asset investors looking for certainty in an otherwise uncertain business environment, data centers and power facilities are a clear north star in an industry that headed into the year with not nearly as many strong markets to capitalize.  …A recent article by law firm Morgan Lewis suggested growing demand […]

Link to CALO News (Jan. 13, 2026) | At the end of 2025, the Lopez family received a free new heat pump mini-split, a highly efficient heating and cooling electric system not powered by natural gas, as part of the program “Healthy Homes for Wilmington.”  The Lopezes have lived in Wilmington for more than 40 years. They […]

Link to Architectural Record (Jan. 9, 2026) | On January 13, 2025, less than a week after wildfires devastated the Pacific Palisades neighborhood, Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass issued Emergency Executive Order No. 1, which exempted rebuilding from compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The order also exempted these projects from complying with the City […]

Link to Facilities Dive (Jan. 6, 2026) | In 2025, facilities managers faced challenges including tariff uncertainty, increased security risks, changing workplace dynamics and rising operating and energy costs. So what’s next? Facilities Dive invited readers and other industry experts to share their predictions on how facilities management and their roles could change in the […]

Link to Forbes.com (Jan. 6, 2026) | In December 2025, the [EPA] announced an updated draft risk calculation memorandum for formaldehyde for public comment. Given that many of these products are built into our houses and condos, I reached out to professionals involved in these fields for their opinions on possible changes to the regulations and the […]

Link to Archinect (Dec. 23, 2025) | In the aftermath of the devastating fires, the architectural community, including organizations, schools, and individuals, mobilized in massive efforts to support affected homeowners and create resources and roadmaps to rebuild. Meanwhile, the fires encouraged conversations over the future of resilient design and how new dwellings in and beyond […]