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If you own a home in North Myrtle Beach, you already know that Hurricane Florence changed more than the shoreline in 2018. It changed the rules. Homes that were considered compliant before the storm are now facing new elevation standards, rising flood insurance premiums, and

Property owners in New Bern face specific regulations when building or renovating homes in designated flood zones. Since the 2020 FEMA flood map updates, around 700 properties in the area have seen changes to their flood zone designations, making it critical to understand whether your

The building materials sector in 2026 operates under a new set of rules. Regulatory mandates for carbon transparency have moved from voluntary to compulsory, and the "green premium" for sustainable products is disappearing as efficient production scales up. For manufacturers and suppliers, the middle ground

The construction field in 2026 favors teams that plan early, design for resilience, and keep homeowners at the center of every decision. For DeVooght House Lifters, that focus means safer foundations, smarter project sequencing, and homes that stay in service longer, even as storms intensify.

Home builders in 2026 face a market that asks more of them while offering fewer workers and tighter budgets. The industry stands at a crossroads where traditional methods no longer suffice, and the builders who adapt early will secure the projects and talent that others

At DeVooght House Lifters, we constantly look ahead to the evolving landscape of structural preservation, where innovation meets the need to protect our built heritage from environmental threats and urban changes. Structural preservation involves techniques like house lifting, foundation reinforcement, and relocation to extend the

At DeVooght House Lifters, we stay at the forefront of technology to make house lifting safer, faster, and more precise, especially through advancements in hydraulic jacking systems. Hydraulic jacking uses pressurized fluid to lift structures evenly, allowing us to raise homes for foundation repairs, flood

The construction industry is heading into 2026 with momentum, but also with a new rulebook. Demand is shifting across asset classes, delivery models are maturing, and owners expect tighter cost control and faster schedules. We see firms winning by planning earlier, standardizing work, and backing

Preserving historic homes and buildings is equal parts craft, coordination, and community. The work asks us to respect original materials, protect character-defining features, and still deliver comfortable, efficient spaces for people to use every day. As we move through 2025 and 2026, we see owners

Home lifting and relocation used to be the last resort for properties at risk. Today, it is a practical strategy for resilience, preservation, and value creation—especially in flood- and storm‑prone regions. As we move into 2025 and 2026, owners and communities want safer homes without