AUSTIN (KXAN) — New homes are popping up all over Central Texas, but connecting power to them may take longer than you’d think. Right now, Austin Energy says there is…
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A new Austin Energy rule aims to keep construction workers safe. It could also make homes harder to build.
In response to the death by electrocution of a construction worker and a subsequent lawsuit, Austin Energy has increased the minimum distance between power lines and new buildings, a regulation…
Austin wildfire codes may require homeowners to build to new standards
Local wildfire experts say new building codes set to protect homes from brush fires will become increasingly more important as new construction on the outskirts of the city encroaches onto wildlands. Austin’s…
Austin real estate startup Homeward lands $371 million to keep growing
Austin-based Real estate startup Homeward has landed $371 million in funding to grow its business, meet demand and expand into new markets. Homeward said it has received $136 million in…
Austin housing boom has homebuilders struggling to keep pace, prices soaring
Home construction is booming at a rapid pace across the Austin region — but it’s still not fast enough to keep up with torrid demand, builders and local housing market experts…
Anton Kalafati on New Home Construction Boom in Austin Area
Anton Kalafati is president and majority owner of B Side Construction based in California. Anton Kalafati and his crew have completed noteworthy renovations at places like CSU East Bay Hayward…