Lumber Volatility Reaches 75-Year High as Material Prices Increase 1.5% in December
The never-ending woes of softwood lumber prices strike the building industry yet again
Low Domestic Sawmill Output Slows Home Construction
Inadequate lumber production is halting construction projects as demand rises across the U.S.
Explore the Products Used to Create The New American Home 2022
From finishes to fixtures to weatherproofing, here's a look at the products used in The New American Home 2022
Tariffs on Canadian Lumber Will Hurt U.S. Housing
NAHB Policy Briefing | NAHB is working with the Biden administration to engage Canadian trade officials in negotiations; record starts for built-to-rent homes
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Building Materials
Rising Lumber Prices Could Add More Than $18,600 to New Home Value
Ebbing and flowing lumber prices are disrupting housing affordability once again
Building Materials
Residential Construction Inputs Continue to Rise at the End of 2021
The November PPI report shows record increases for some residential construction goods
NAHB
NAHB Chairman's Letter: NAHB Takes Action to Solve Supply Chain Issues
NAHB will keep the pressure on policymakers to advance solutions that will repair the building materials supply chain
Leadership
Home Builders: Get Ready for 2022
Pay attention to these drivers to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the coming year in housing
Building Materials
Lumber Prices Spike After Renewed Demand From Hot Housing Market
The commodity hits yet another peak as supply-chain issues delay necessary imports
Building Materials
University of Michigan Discovers 55 Harmful Chemicals in Building Materials
Are your buyers getting ready to move into their newly constructed home? Here’s why they may want to wait
Building Materials
Lumber Prices Double After Summer Lows—Here’s Why
Softwood lumber is a hot commodity in the residential construction industry, but a slew of supply challenges are driving up prices
Economics
Inflation Concerns Elevated by Labor Shortage and Lumber Tariffs
How the long-term effects of high inflation could carry over into 2022
Building Materials
Year-to-Date Prices for Building Materials Reached Record High Through October
Prices for residential construction goods are still on the rise
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
