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Top ten builder share continues to rise [Monday Minute]
Published about 10 hours ago • 5 min read
July 14, 2025, Edition
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Industry News
The top ten builders' share continues to rise.
The concentration of market share among top builders has grown steadily over the past 35 years, raising concerns about competition and its impact on local builders and homebuyers.
Lawsuit pauses Michigan’s new home construction codes.
Michigan has agreed to delay the implementation of new residential construction codes, specifically the 2021 codes, in response to legal challenges from home builders.
The American Residential Design Awards will begin Global Choice Award voting on June 30th (at Midnight). Industry professionals, friends, and family will have until July 15, 2025 (3:00 am ET) to cast their vote for one of this year's four candidates.
Six months after fires, more than 800 homeowners in Palisades, Altadena have sought permits to rebuild.
While rebuilding is progressing and some processes have improved, many homeowners still face delays. New measures, such as pre-approved plans and AI tools, aim to further accelerate recovery.
The National Council of Building Designer Certification is looking for Certified Professional Building Designers to join the Council for the upcoming term!
Inside CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025: What to Expect from This Year’s Biggest Custom Integration Event
Scheduled to take place in Denver, CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 is expected to bring together thousands of industry professionals, including integrators, designers, manufacturers, and technologists, all under one roof.
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Can virtual environments act as a large-scale, low-risk laboratory for consumer preferences, making them a valuable resource for design professionals anticipating future trends in real estate and home design?
Congratulations to those celebrating the anniversary of their certification this month.
A special congratulations to... Steve Mickley, FAIBD (FL), Michael Studer, CPBD (KY), Sherri Weaver, CPBD (MO), and Richard Davis, CPBD (FL), for reaching 30 years!
Jeremy R. Wright, CPBD (AL), Ronald W. Frantom, CPBD (TX), Steven W. Beard, CPBD (TX), Berie Kern, FAIBD, (CO), Curtis L. Kerscher, CPBD (WI), Judith Ann Kohn, CPBD (TXFL), and Fred L Hudson, CPBD (AL), are all celebrating 5 years!
Thank you for your expertise, commitment, and passion for enriching our field and setting a high standard for those who follow in your footsteps.
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Traditional Building Conference - Tappan Hill Mansion, NY - October 7 & 8, 2025 - Information
Recent Committee Activities
Building Codes Committee
Chairman Jack Butler proposed an administrative amendment to the Broward County [Florida] Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA).
Currently, the County requires all plans, even for single-family homes, to be prepared by a registered design professional.
After two years and a failed lawsuit, BORA is beginning to recognize that it may be in violation of the law, and that Jack is not giving up.
Last Thursday, BORA reviewed two local code amendments on the issue—one from Jack and one from the BORA attorney, which, in our view, is an improvement, but still violates the law.
The next step is a public hearing on August 14, 2025. Jack is also challenging the BORA's policies with the Florida Building Commission, with a hearing set for August 12th.
One more thing—we want to lead with transparency. AI was most likely used to complete this post in one way or another. Don't blame the technology if you find a mistake; in most cases, our emails are written by humans and AI-supported. Now and then, they are AI-generated and human-edited. Both humans and AI still make mistakes.
The American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) is a professional association that promotes the highest standards of excellence in residential building design.
AIBD offers a variety of resources to its members, including continuing education, networking opportunities, and marketing assistance.
AIBD is a valuable resource for anyone interested in a career in residential building design. If you want to improve your skills, network with other professionals, and stay up-to-date on the latest trends, AIBD is the perfect organization for you.
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