Builder Inclusions vs Reality: The Greenfield Reality Check
· 5–7 min read
Who’s affected: Volume builders & buyers in uplift states.
What’s paused: Enforcement dates, not standards.
Price impact: Quotes won’t auto-drop.
Timing risk: Delays may offset savings.
What was paused?
- Energy efficiency uplift staging (7-star) in some states.
- Accessibility provisions rollout in certain jurisdictions.
- Compliance dates deferred, not repealed.
Key insight
Most existing quotes won’t be repriced down unless specs change — ask for a re-price with energy assumptions.
Buyer checklist
- Line-item costs for windows/insulation/slab/roof choices.
- Energy model PDF (orientation, glazing ratio, climate zone).
- Compliance pathway during/after the pause.
- Contract clauses on delays, LDs, variation triggers.