To what extent is the recent spike in data center construction siphoning skilled trades from building new homes? And even so, are there long-term upsides to it?

The Impact of Data Center Construction on Housing's Labor Pool

Ed Brady, president & CEO of Home Builders Institute, shares how data center construction is intensifying the skilled-labor shortage and what home builders can do to grow and ...

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Sales + Marketing

5 Truths About Technology and Judgement

Deckorators certified pros work to construct a ramp during Build it Forward event in Nashville

Markets

Decking Pros Flock to Nashville for Build it Forward Volunteer Event

Results of a Skilled Labor survey from October 2026

You Told Us: How Housing Should Address its Skilled Labor Shortage

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Women in Residential Construction

Podcast: Networking, Career Growth, and Learning to Advocate for Yourself

Women at WIRC

Design

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Blogs

What Other States Can Learn from Georgia's Permitting Reform

Industry-led advocacy efforts demonstrate that builders and developers can help achieve practical legislative solutions that aid affordability

Oct. 28, 2026

Market Data + Trends

Kitchen Designs Shift From Open Concept to Zoned Layouts

In 2027, expect to see more requests for zoned, deliberate spaces and less open concept floor plans. Wellness integration is also expected to make its way further into the kitchen...

Oct. 15, 2026

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Design Best Practices

Three Luxury Features Are Back and Earning Their Square Footage

Builders are rethinking the pantry, laundry, and primary bath, adding function over floor space

Oct. 8, 2026

Blogs

Housing, We Have a Problem

The disconnect between current home designs and the actual needs of modern American households can only be solved by studying and responding to life patterns

Oct. 8, 2026

Construction

What Does Your Sales Team Know About Quality?

Sales and construction don't mix, right? Here's why they need to.

Oct. 28, 2026

Mentoring the Future of Home Building

The annual Student Competitions at IBS give aspiring industry professionals a real-life view into the world of residential construction

Oct. 18, 2026

Innovation

New Initiative Aims to Streamline Home Building Efforts In Buffalo

In an effort to make homeownership more attainable, the City of Buffalo, N.Y., is partnering with the UB School of Architecture and Planning on an initiative that will create ...

Oct. 9, 2026

Q+A

Building Toward a More Resilient Housing Market

As wildfires, hurricanes and flooding reshape the risks of homeownership, RSG 3-D’s Ken Calligar tells us how his company going beyond conventional construction methods to create...

Oct. 7, 2026

Business Management

Business Management

12 Ways Purchasing Adds Value in a Downturn

There are a dozen reasons to keep your purchasing team during a downturn, and only one reason not to—because you don’t value their impact on successfully navigating market cycles...

Oct. 28, 2026

The Home Depot Foundation pledges $1 billion to veteran causes

Housing Supply + Affordability

The Home Depot Foundation Commits $1B to Veteran Causes by 2032

Since 2011, The Home Depot Foundation has invested $650 million in causes that support veterans. The most recently announced funding will go toward alternative and transitional...

Oct. 23, 2026

Market Data + Trends

Top Most Expensive ZIP Codes in the US

Atherton, Calif., (94027) secured the top spot in 2026 for the second year in a row, followed by several other pricy California and East Coast metros

Oct. 13, 2026

Market Data + Trends

What Trade-Offs Will Buyers Make to Afford a Home?

Most homebuyers say they will accept a smaller home or make lifestyle sacrifices to buy a home, but that’s especially true for the Gen Z cohort

Oct. 9, 2026

Sales + Marketing

The Welcome Center for Sol Modern builds trust, conveys value, and captures the emotional essence of modern desert living for this high-rise rental apartment building in the heart of downtown Phoenix.

Sales + Marketing

Welcome Centers That Ideally Mix Design and Technology

Winners from the Nationals’ Welcome/Sales-Leasing Centers awards show that thoughtful design, human connection, and selective technology help buyers picture a lifestyle as much...

Oct. 8, 2026

The tiered and beautifully landscaped outdoor oasis for Gull Lake Zen Prairie in Michigan earned Gold in NAHB's 2025 Best in American Living Awards.

Design

5 Award-Winning Outdoor Oases

Winners in the outdoor living category of the Best in American Living Awards showcase next-level design, functionality, and fun while optimizing their surroundings

Oct. 7, 2026

7 AI Agents Tailored to Construction

AI has worked its way into almost every aspect of the home building process, making everything from the back office to the front lines more effective and more efficient. And there...

Oct. 7, 2026

Construction

Heat Pumps Are Smarter Than Ever (If They're Set Up Correctly)

Electric heat pumps are one of the hottest topics in residential construction, and for good reason. But proper installation and homeowner education is critical to achieve total...

Oct. 6, 2026

Idea Homes

NewLook

Cassius by Kichler

Make a statement with Cassius by Kichler. This convertible chandelier draws inspiration from celestial forms, creating a striking focal point for modern spaces. Adjustable arms...

Oct. 28, 2026

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NewLook

The Jase™ bathroom suite from Moen

The Jase™ bathroom suite from Moen boasts a smooth transitional design characterized by fluid curves and sophistication.

Oct. 28, 2026

Events

NAHB

Gain a Competitive Edge at the International Builders' Show

From the exhibit floor, educational sessions, networking and leadership opportunities, and high-energy events, IBS offers something for everyone in our industry

Oct. 6, 2026

Women in Residential Construction

Linda Cirigliano on Why Having an Owner's Representative Is a Necessity

Women at WIRC

Linda Cirigliano, founder of LC Three, a New York-based owner's representation firm tells us about the gap she's seeing in the industry for owner's representatives who can not...

Sept. 29, 2026