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Whether you're a homeowner planning a renovation, a business owner looking for commercial construction advice, or just passionate about building, this is your go-to resource.

Kobalt Construction has been a proud member of both the Pocono Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) for a number of years. Our own posts are written by the Kobalt Construction team from our project work. Industry-news posts are summarized from NAHB's reporting, with the source credited on each.

Paving

Repaving a Parking Lot Without Closing Your Business

How phasing, scheduling, and a few good questions keep customers parking while your lot is resurfaced.

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Site Work

Underground Infiltration Basins: Stormwater on a Tight Site

How underground infiltration basins manage runoff on small sites, and why soil testing matters, with examples from our own jobs.

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Codes & Standards

2027 Building Codes Finalized: What It Means for Builders

A rundown of the newly finalized 2027 I-Codes, including expanded flood-resistant design requirements and new standards for off-site and modular construction.

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Public Works

Planning School Paving Around the School Calendar

How districts can plan summer paving and sidewalk work so it's finished before students return.

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Safety

Top Safety Tips for Mini Excavators

Core operator safety guidance for one of the most common machines on our job sites, from utility locates to swing-radius awareness.

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Policy & Advocacy

New Federal Law Streamlines Environmental Reviews

How the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act simplifies environmental review requirements for small residential and infill projects.

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Economics

Smaller Builders Are Feeling Material Costs More

Why builders with fewer annual starts are seeing material cost increases nearly 5x higher than large-volume builders.

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Market Trends

Which Markets Are Drawing Out-of-Town Buyers?

New data on where new-construction buyers are relocating from — and what's pulling them toward new builds over existing homes.

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