Dumpsters overflowing with lumber are merely a symptom. To really reduce lumber waste on your jobsites, you need to address your systems
HVAC
Central AC Is on the Rise in New Single-Family Homes
The share of new single-family homes with central AC systems is on the rise across the U.S., while natural gas and electric heating systems are split evenly between new homes
New-Construction Projects
Denver Officials Turn to Adaptive Reuse to Boost Housing Supply
Downtown Denver is home to dozens of empty office buildings, which present a prime opportunity for multifamily development, city officials say
Affordability
As Mortgage Rates Surge to 7%, Buyers Face Shrinking Window of Opportunity
Housing affordability recently took another hit as the 30-year fixed mortgage rate reached 7%, and a growing number of prospective buyers are struggling to stay in the game
Design
In the week after his passing, the housing industry is taking a look back at Herb Kohler Jr.'s influence on bathroom design throughout his many successful decades at the helm of Kohler Co.
Multifamily
Multifamily Rental: Big House, Big Impact in Texas
At Hermosa Village near Austin, Texas, modern farmhouse-style apartment buildings and a creative amenities package make this high-density multifamily rental development a standout
Builders
How Can Home Builders Create a Better End Product for Buyers?
Housing Design Matters offers ways home builders can improve a homeowner’s experience
Land and construction costs are on the rise, making smaller lots a necessity. Simultaneously, buyer desire for outdoor living spaces has surged since the pandemic. These designs marry small lots with vibrant outdoor living
Voice technology is becoming an essential, not optional, staple of future homes
Many home builders are examining ways they could cut costs while still delivering a great quality home to buyers.
Accessory dwelling units are making a comeback and diversifying affordable housing options. These house plans offer imaginative, purposeful ADU designs
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Videos
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Coronavirus
Aging in Place: My Aunt Nancy’s New ADU
An apartment addition for an accessory dwelling unit to allow a family member to age in place presents several challenges and lessons learned for both the homeowners and contractor alike
Average Homebuyer Income Increased Considerably in 'Pandemic Boomtowns'
Remote workers moving to Boise, for example, have raised the average annual income of homebuyers by 24%, to $98,000
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
Some COVID-Era Workplace Practices Are Easing, But Others Are Here to Stay
COVID-19 may be easing its grip on the U.S. after a disastrous two years, but lingering supply chain disruptions have builders holding onto their pandemic business tactics
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Construction
Dumpsters overflowing with lumber are merely a symptom. To really reduce lumber waste on your jobsites, you need to address your systems
High-Performance Homes
Desert Comfort: Next-Gen HVAC and Indoor Air Quality
A more efficient conditioned air distribution system optimizes zoned heating, cooling, and fresh-air ventilation equipment for ideal indoor comfort
New-Construction Projects
U.S. Housing Starts Are Rising, but That May Not Be the Case for Much Longer, Experts Say
Single-family housing starts rebounded in August after falling in July, but a drop in building permits could signal a slowdown in new construction during the fall season
It's no surprise that new-home construction costs surged amid a supply-chain storm and a labor shortage mid-pandemic, but just how pricey are new residential projects?
The president of the lumber and building materials supplier talks about the chronic shortage of skilled construction labor and what it's doing to attract, train, and keep the best associates
The construction industry has battled a skilled labor shortage for over a decade, but pandemic-related challenges made recruiting new workers harder than ever before
Home builders generally do a good job with blown-in-place attic insulation but should take care with these common trouble spots to ensure a better insulation job and greater home energy efficiency
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Business
A closer look at what’s propelling the adoption of off-site construction methods in home building
COVID-19 may be easing its grip on the U.S. after a disastrous two years, but lingering supply chain disruptions have builders holding onto their pandemic business tactics
If you're running a home building company and believe numbers equal truth, think again. Numbers do, in fact, lie. But there are ways to achieve more reliable business metrics
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
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NAHB
The 2023 International Builders' Show: It's Essential!
NAHB Chairman's Message: Don’t miss this year’s IBS in Las Vegas—the premier event for the residential construction industry
Top 100 Products
Pro Builder's 2022 Top 100 Products
Our annual list of the building products that garnered the most reader interest through the year
Builders
How Can Home Builders Create a Better End Product for Buyers?
Housing Design Matters offers ways home builders can improve a homeowner’s experience
Awards
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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?
