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Construction industry sees more work, more jobs on Michigan's horizon

No industry contracted more during Michigan’s “lost decade” than construction. The value of new construction, including homes, offices, factories, hospitals and schools, fell by more than half, from $21 billion in 2001 to $9.2 billion last year, as measured by state gross domestic product. During the same period, Michigan lost 82,000 construction jobs, a 40 percent drop from the 205,000 construction jobs in the state at the end of 2000. Bridge: Factory work drives slow Mich. recovery

Michigan Builders Push Back On Stricter New Home Energy Rules

"Updating Michigan standards last addressed in 2015, state officials are to consider a new, more energy-efficient home construction code this year ─ likely sparking a battle between home builders and environmentalists who back stronger energy mandates."

Updating Michigan energy rules on new homes faces pushback from builders

State officials will consider raising minimum energy standards for newly constructed homes. Environmental groups back the tougher standards, noting a federal study showing savings in utility costs. Home builders object that it will raise the cost of new construction.

Construction of small Eaton Rapids homes paused but work will resume

Construction at Eaton Village, a small pocket neighborhood of a dozen small, smart homes in Eaton Rapids, started in 2020, just before the pandemic.

'It will be a real jewel for Sparta': Developer hoping to build 70 homes in open lot facing pushback