{"id":411378,"date":"2026-04-30T14:49:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T14:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailybanglanewspapers.com\/news\/new-bluebeam-research-shows-strong-rebuilding-momentum-after-la-wildfires\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T14:49:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T14:49:00","slug":"new-bluebeam-research-shows-strong-rebuilding-momentum-after-la-wildfires","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailybanglanewspapers.com\/news\/new-bluebeam-research-shows-strong-rebuilding-momentum-after-la-wildfires\/","title":{"rendered":"New Bluebeam Research Shows Strong Rebuilding Momentum After LA Wildfires"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"main-body-container\" itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"padding-left:0px;\">PASADENA, Calif., April  30, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; More than a year after the January 2025 Los Angeles (LA) wildfires, new research released today by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=e1yfVj0tGRb5zBv7bS_xBgPlGkRpK9KGgpdR49Cvxq8UeNJT7CbExgP1XE1v6mrgNAXx0MMWxPpxiaXNcJw9qw==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Bluebeam\">Bluebeam<\/a>, the leading developer of solutions and services for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals worldwide, reveals encouraging signs of momentum in recovery efforts among impacted homeowners. The findings show that more than three quarters (76%)\u00a0of respondents\u00a0have begun rebuilding. While a third (34%) say they\u00a0remain\u00a0dissatisfied\u00a0with the pace of rebuilding, new permitting initiatives and\u00a0shifts in\u00a0home design are helping accelerate progress and strengthen communities against future wildfire risk.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"padding-left:0px;\">Despite\u00a0meaningful progress,\u00a0homeowners still face significant hurdles:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>  Nearly one-third\u00a0(29%) remain uncertain\u00a0whether their home can be fully rebuilt,\u00a0underscoring\u00a0the complexity of\u00a0current\u00a0requirements.\u00a0  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>  Costs and financing challenges (43%), insurance\u00a0issues\u00a0(34%), and labor\u00a0shortages\u00a0(29%) are the\u00a0most\u00a0frequently\u00a0cited obstacles.\u00a0  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"padding-left:0px;\"><b>Rebuilding Progress Shows Momentum, But Challenges Remain<\/b>\u00a0<br \/>The report also reveals that permitting delays\u00a0remain\u00a0a significant source of uncertainty for homeowners navigating the rebuilding process:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>  27% of impacted residents cite permitting timelines as a key barrier to\u00a0rebuild\u00a0efforts.\u00a0\u00a0  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>  88% of those homeowners who have applied for a permit in the wake of the\u00a0wildfires\u00a0have experienced delays.\u00a0  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>  Only 4% of those surveyed said they were able to obtain a permit in under a month, and only 25% within two months\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0with\u00a0most\u00a0approval timelines\u00a0far exceeding 30- to 60-day targets.\u00a0  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"padding-left:0px;\"><b>Permitting Delays Continue<\/b><b>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<\/b><b>But New Initiatives Offer a Path Forward<\/b>\u00a0<br \/>However, new\u00a0policy initiatives\u00a0are helping address these concerns and reduce the uncertainty, costs and lengthy approval timelines often associated with permitting.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"padding-left:0px;\">According to the research,\u00a0two-thirds\u00a0(66%) of impacted homeowners are optimistic that\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=ANcVnwyoPA8AYHOuHkTKWncJYWJc_BkqxHY3oJKv4eU7hyAaNy1eP0-XSecLapZD57xBzI3nJG-7Bgdd9u0k8HSgsFJPsnbzQIFepsmiebTPkdFDiPzkWq20ul8FvaxCfS8Vm4U6EIQxxm1oBAF0sO2CXJ03ApuPj3yCE6ZDmus49IUk5y88QlRk9_QehyYwVt8G5AeW197XqxatRtOJbVFNLrVCSm-XX9QK7WmXH239j1o05JhTTiIYwC7v0PXu\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"City of LA\u2019s Standard Plan Pilot Program\">City of LA\u2019s Standard Plan Pilot Program<\/a>\u00a0can reduce permitting complexity and accelerate rebuilding timelines.\u00a0The program aims to streamline the rebuild process by offering a library of pre-approved, code-compliant home designs. These standardized plans are designed to simplify\u00a0the permitting process and enable homeowners to move more quickly from planning to construction.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"padding-left:0px;\"><b>Standardized and Modular Designs Help Accelerate Recovery<\/b>\u00a0<br \/>One example is Bluebeam partner\u00a0The Foothill\u00a0Catalog\u00a0Foundation\u00a0(TFCF), a nonprofit\u00a0formed\u00a0in response to the wildfires. TFCF\u00a0offers\u00a0pre-approved home designs in compliance with new permitting programs,\u00a0helping\u00a0residents rebuild more quickly and affordably while preserving community identity.\u00a0The organization\u00a0has preapproved over forty unique designs\u00a0to\u00a0date, and\u00a0welcomed its first resident into\u00a0a\u00a0newly constructed modular home in early 2026,\u00a0with hundreds more\u00a0additional\u00a0rebuilds\u00a0in the pipeline\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0demonstrating\u00a0how standardized housing solutions can help accelerate recovery for wildfire-impacted communities.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"padding-left:0px;\"><b>Homeowners\u00a0<\/b><b>P<\/b><b>rioritize resilience and\u00a0<\/b><b>F<\/b><b>uture\u00a0<\/b><b>Wildfire P<\/b><b>reparedness<\/b>\u00a0<br \/>California\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=qypuM96-Au4wGBCcd6M3OSpHTDvX4zqRXfizRr4Y1XRvgepkDq5r8cxjxsww5RH8r3NAmYaSauBwwyS2Ob1LnfFwbfvx_yCXkchqYmwLojjnAeK2S0hfT_zGFMzX5s9-\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"ranks\">ranks<\/a>\u00a0first in the nation for the number of homes at risk of\u00a0extreme wildfire exposure\u00a0(1.2 million), and many homeowners are prioritizing\u00a0long-term safety and resilience\u00a0as they rebuild to better prepare for future wildfire risks. According to the survey:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>  83% of impacted residents plan to incorporate wildfire-resistant materials or design features into rebuild plans. Many are considering upgrades such as fire-resistant roofing, ember-resistant vents, defensible space planning, and use of non-combustible materials.\u00a0  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>  65% say they feel more confident in their preparedness for future wildfires because of these upgrades.\u00a0\u00a0  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"padding-left:0px;\">\u201cWith our global headquarters in Pasadena, the\u00a0recovery\u00a0from the 2025 wildfires\u00a0is deeply personal to our team,\u201d said Don Jacobs, Chief Innovation Officer at Bluebeam and local Los\u00a0Angeles\u00a0resident. \u201cAs homeowners rebuild,\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0seeing a\u00a0meaningful\u00a0shift toward resilient design that prioritizes long-term\u00a0safety and\u00a0durability.\u00a0This research also highlights\u00a0the opportunity to simplify and connect\u00a0the systemsbehind rebuilding &#8211; particularly permitting\u00a0\u2013\u00a0to remove\u00a0delays and uncertainty.\u00a0By streamlining\u00a0permitting\u00a0pathways, embracing resilient design, and fostering collaboration across all parties involved in the rebuild effort, we can help families return home faster and build communities that are stronger, safer, and better prepared for future wildfires.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"padding-left:0px;\"><b>About the survey<\/b>\u00a0<br \/>The survey was conducted in February and March 2026 with more than 500 Los Angeles County homeowners whose homes were damaged by the 2025 wildfires. The report provides insights into rebuilding progress, key challenges faced, and plans for future preparedness.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\" style=\"padding-left:0px;\">To learn more about the state of rebuilding efforts, visit:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=g0QPL15v0GyRbnXb5T3Me_kCYHKMSdd3tOmGDJ1J19gxpm0BalDoBfbGwj9nBKvI6NWCvaEWz65FuWU1lmqOGMbgORWeRuUeoqKw-7ccJM6PlcciLCc_Yv_HjFQi111ZPcQDQN89vyoC9lwCp7apQWG2OyxT2pTqcTsdDRdf0VXkvrD88s1_H-GoZzXVNuEiZ3zvPwVNAJlrUBK-M0h4WsW6Gx3mO-0PxAyCw9tn8Bq3PpM-5h1sOErHGp-Fu1U8csCAA8Eps5yiOgUCib7sWw==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">https:\/\/blog.bluebeam.com\/from-cleanup-to-rebuild-project-mindset-wildfire-recovery\/<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<pre\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ml.globenewswire.com\/media\/YTExZWRiMTMtZWJiZS00NzFhLWI4NGMtODAyMjliNmJjNDUzLTEyNzQyMzYtMjAyNi0wNC0zMC1lbg==\/tiny\/Bluebeam-Inc-.png\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PASADENA, Calif., April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; More than a year after the January 2025 Los Angeles (LA) wildfires, new research released today by\u00a0Bluebeam, the leading developer of solutions and services for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals worldwide, reveals encouraging signs of momentum in recovery efforts among impacted homeowners. 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