Retired Army Spc. Evan Marcy was recently granted a mortgage-free house in East Haven, Conn., from nonprofit Building Homes for Heroes
Community Development
Affordable Housing Project Seeks to Upgrade Homes in Historic Richmond, Va., Community
Richmond's historic Blackwell community is in need of serious home upgrades, which most homeowners can't afford in the midst of an affordability crisis. Luckily, the Townes At River South project can help
Remodeling Projects
Newly Renovated Homeless Shelter Opens in Corona, Calif.
The recently renovated Corona Harrison Shelter/Navigation Center will provide temporary housing and health resources to homeless individuals starting in June
Education + Training
Central PA HBA and Penn State Partner to Educate Women About Skilled Trades
The Builders Association of Central Pennsylvania is partnering with Penn State University to teach young women about opportunities for career development in the skilled trades
Construction
Construction job openings rose in April, but tighter monetary policy could put a damper on the labor market in coming months
Education + Training
Stockton High School Students Build Tiny Homes to Give Back to Their Community
High school students in Stockton, Calif., are constructing tiny homes for local families in need
Building Materials
Construction Material Prices Fell for the Second Straight Month in April
Construction input prices are falling after the pandemic’s historic inflation rates, and these materials are seeing the biggest annual price changes
These trade positions raked in the highest salaries in 2022
Roughly 3.7% of construction workers were laid off or discharged in March, the highest rate reported since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic
Several groups of high school students from Philadelphia have been refining their carpentry skills since last October building small boats they will test in the Delaware River basin in June
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Business
A closer look at what’s propelling the adoption of off-site construction methods in home building
An archive of NHQA-winning companies that represent home building's best in Total Quality Management
Don’t let the current hype about single-family B2R communities obscure the need to create long-term sustainability and asset value
NAHB’s Housing Developments podcast explores potential solutions for a frenzied post-pandemic business environment
Design
Three rapidly emerging design and development trends are helping to make housing more attainable without sacrificing style or convenience
Design
The Desert Comfort Idea Home: a True Desert Oasis
A challenging environment, ambitious building-performance goals, and modern aesthetics come together in a stunning, net zero custom home in Arizona's Sonoran Desert
Home Design
Developer Test Drives New Concept: Turnkey, Luxury One-Bedroom Bungalows
Designing and building the award-winning Bungalows—508-square-foot, one-bedroom luxury homes—was a risk The Beach Company opted to take … and it paid off
To stay ahead of the competition, simply value engineering your homes is not enough. Adopt a performance-based mindset
From color choices to storage options to materials selection, these five kitchen trends are on the rise
To meet homebuyers’ evolving needs, we should use the current market slowdown as an opportunity to take a fresh look at housing design in response to recent trends
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Products
Products
Explore the Products Used to Create the Desert Comfort Idea Home
The custom home in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert set some ambitious net zero home-performance goals. These building products help to meet them
Products
Products That Raise the Bar on Home Water Savings and Efficiency
This selection of water-saving products can help homeowners monitor water use, ensure water quality, and prevent flooding from leaking pipes
Healthy Homes
Top Health and Wellness Products Showcased at 2023 Design & Construction Week
These new products featured at the 10th annual Design & Construction Week reflect a growing interest in wellness design following the COVID-19 pandemic
Housing Giants
2022 Housing Giants Report and Rankings
Pro Builder's Housing Giants report ranks the top U.S. home builders by revenue, closings, and type and location of homes built and takes a deeper dive into two driving forces in housing today: built-for-rent and off-site construction
What Now for Residential Construction? The Housing Industry Post-Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is essentially over, but the disruption to the housing industry that lies in its wake will be felt for years to come
Marketing Industrialized Construction to Consumers
If you build it off-site, will they come? Here’s how (and why) to target consumers with clear messaging about factory-built housing
Built-to-Rent: What Happens When the Dust Settles?
The B2R segment is white-hot right now, but what does a mature market for single-family rental communities look like?
What Now for Residential Construction? The Housing Industry Post-Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is essentially over, but the disruption to the housing industry that lies in its wake will be felt for years to come
Marketing Industrialized Construction to Consumers
If you build it off-site, will they come? Here’s how (and why) to target consumers with clear messaging about factory-built housing
Built-to-Rent: What Happens When the Dust Settles?
The B2R segment is white-hot right now, but what does a mature market for single-family rental communities look like?