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• Lennar’s Massive Shipyard Redevelopment Project Moves Forward

  Vertical construction for the first phase should begin in the spring, and the builder has completed its environmental impact survey for phase two.

• Consulting Alliance Offers Builders and Developers a Spectrum of Services

  Eight housing professionals with different areas of expertise band together to serve builders increasingly reliant on outsourcing in the downturn.

• Homeowner Satisfaction Surveys Affect Builders

  Certain annual studies have become critical to some builders' marketing efforts.

• Gemcraft Homes Files For Bankruptcy Protection

  Forest Hill, Md.-based builder is undone by the recession and too much debt.

• Former Builder Eases Into Island Time

  Arizona's Artisan Homes founder Eric Brown is taking over a restaurant in St. Maarten.

• Some Banks Are Choosing Receivership Over Foreclosure For Distressed Assets

  One California receiver doesn't see his role in competition with builders.

• Construction Quality Is in the Eye of the Beholder

  Different perceptions among builders and their customers can blow up into defect lawsuits when communication falters.

• Fledgling Organization Promotes Construction of Houses That Don't Need Furnaces to Stay Warm

  Passive House Institute is adding consultants to spread the word about this European-style concept.

• Bankruptcy and Lawsuits Pin Down Choice Land in Maryland for Two Builders

  KB and Centex accused of reneging on deal with local developers.

• Builder and Contractor Launch Bidding Site for Building Materials

  More than 300 suppliers nationwide already registered on BidforMaterials.com.