A waning workforce is impacting thousands of businesses across the US, and according to JP Morgan, the post-recession deficit just might stick around
Government + Policy
OSHA Vaccine and Testing Mandate Delayed by Court Stay
A temporary stay of proceedings is pushing back the deadline for OSHA’s controversial ETS
Labor + Trade Relations
November Sees Weak Hiring But More Labor Recruits
What a contradictory November report means for an industry combating a massive labor shortage
Design
Builders with pre-packaged or curated design must consider how these packages align with their overall company strategy, not just their design studio strategy.
House Review
Design Ideas for Flexible-Use Spaces 2.0
The value of homes with multiple flexible areas is now obvious. Pro Builder's House Review team presents a range of fresh ideas for designing flex spaces to meet the needs of today's homeowner
Home Design
Living Now: America at Home Study Concept Home
Designed and built based on extensive consumer research, Barnaby delivers the goods for single-family post-pandemic living ...
On HorizonTV this week, design studio strategist Jane Meagher explains the benefits of creating…
Consumers will not be willing to put up with inferior housing solutions after the pandemic
A survey of 1,240 homeowners revealed that 69% are taking more initiative to enhance their mental…
Architects, planners, and developers say that the pandemic will not cause any dramatic shifts to…
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Videos
Easy PoE Installation Fits into existing DoorKing® 1812 housing Keyless Access from App,…
BathScapes is your guide to creating an escape within the walls of your home. Hundreds of design…
Sustainability is a growing concern for homebuyers and builders can take advantage of this by…
Get the most out of your entry door system with innovative door sills, frames, multipoint locks,…
Coronavirus
NAHB Files for Review of OSHA's Vaccine Rule
NAHB Policy Briefing | The Association is challenging OSHA's authority to mandate vaccinations and weekly testing for companies with more than 100 employees; builders and remodelers report unprecedented labor shortages
Mortgage Rates Plummet After News of Omicron Variant
After a major decline in refinance activity with high mortgage rates, a new COVID-19 variant could cause a swift reversal
U.S. Migration Patterns Affected by Pandemic
Whether fleeing high-case areas, moving in with family, or responding to housing insecurity, many Americans relocated mid-pandemic
Why Some Employers Are Waiting Out OSHA's Vaccine Mandate
Legal experts worry that the wait might not be worth the gamble
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Construction
Softwood lumber is a hot commodity in the residential construction industry, but a slew of supply challenges are driving up prices
Housing Policy + Finance
New California Duplex Law Permits Development in Residential Neighborhoods
Many cities are pushing opposing regulations—with some testing the limit of what’s allowed
Off-Site Construction
Water-Focused Investors Are Taking Over Arizona Farmland to Help Urban Home Builders
Investors are pumping out water in Western states to support city builders, but locals are fighting back
Prices for residential construction goods are still on the rise
How a new court ruling is halting the use of new NWPs
A lack of skilled construction workers is delaying multifamily projects
How a monumental labor shortage is affecting the housing market
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Business
Here's what buyers can expect in the months to come...
For home builders, transitioning to off-site building methods requires an operational overhaul
Building homes in a factory solves a lot of problems for home builders, developers, and investors in the booming build-to-rent segment
Don’t overlook this critical process for transforming bare dirt into sellable product
Stop to consider how COVID-19 has forever changed your business
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Products
Brick / Masonry / Concrete
Lessons In Concrete: From Bubbles to Sand Mix
Concrete comes in as wide a variety of products as it has applications—there is a lot to know, which means a lot to not know
Kitchen
16 New Home Appliances That Warrant a Closer Look
From the kitchen to the laundry room, there’s a slew of new appliances on the market loaded with features that offer homeowners convenience, customization, and energy savings
Insulation
5 Insulation Products for a More Energy-Efficient Home
Home insulation manufacturers continue to strive for greater energy efficiency and improved performance with innovation and new formulations
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Housing Giants
2021 Housing Giants List—Builder Rankings by Revenue
Pro Builder's annual Housing Giants list provides a snapshot in time of builders’ perceived opportunities and challenges. This year proved exceptional, with unprecedented challenges stemming from the pandemic
2021 Housing Giants Report: An Unforgettable Forgettable Year
New and old challenges confronted the housing industry in 2020, and it may never be the same
Home Builders Ask: Where’s the Land?
You still need a checkbook, but for home builders finding and acquiring land also requires planning, perseverance, and thinking outside the box
The Supply Chain's Perfect Storm
Never before have home builders had to navigate a market where houses are pre-selling fast while the cost of so many resources is rising and so many supplies are constrained at the same time
