Building Materials Prices Saw Increases in February
Prices for gypsum, ready-mix concrete, and steel-mill products all rose during February, according to Producer Price Index data, while softwood lumber prices declined
University of Michigan Researchers Unveil Sustainable 3D Printing Material
Researchers from the Digital Architecture Research & Technology Laboratory at Michigan State University have developed an eco-friendly 3D printing material made from sawdust
Construction Materials Prices Stabilize as Supply Chains Improve
Construction input prices have posted no upward movement in five months, a relief for home builders facing increased demand for new construction
5th Annual Most Valuable Products Award Winners
The MVP Awards recognize the best in innovation, style, and efficiency across 16 building products categories
Soil Connect Is Moving Dirt and Building Relationships
Cliff Fetner created Soil Connect so builders and developers could more easily move dirt and other aggregates from jobsite to jobsite, but it has expanded to become something much more
Westlake Royal Building Products Donates Siding and Trim to New York Family in Need
Westlake Royal Building Products is teaming up with nonprofit Rescuing Families to renovate homes for families in need
New-Construction Projects
Fewer Buyers Are Looking for New Construction as Prices for Building Materials Rise
Inflated prices for building materials are pushing new home construction out of reach for budget-conscious buyers
NAHB
What Consumers Want: A Look at First-Time Homebuyer Preferences
NAHB Policy Briefing | What homebuyers want in a new home; increases to the cost of residential construction inputs
Building Materials
Construction Site Theft Is on the Rise Across the U.S.
As prices for building materials continue to rise, so too does the incentive for thieves overtaking construction sites
Building Materials
Prices for Building Materials Continue to Rise
Goods used in residential construction are becoming even more expensive after record price gains throughout the pandemic
Building Materials
Lumber Prices Drop as Elevated Mortgage Rates Cool Housing Demand
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate crossed a crucial 5% threshold at the start of April, and prices for building materials like lumber are beginning to decline
Building Materials
Some Builders Are Relying on Natural Materials to Bypass a Stalled Supply Chain
Prices and lead times for traditional building materials continue to increase across the globe, but natural products and alternative construction methods may offer a solution
Building Materials
Lumber Prices Drop as Mortgage Rates Surpass 5%
Rollercoaster lumber prices are falling from mid-pandemic highs after another gain in the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage
Manufacturers + Suppliers
Industry Leaders Share Strategies to Overcome Supply Chain Challenges
A panel of industry experts at the ProDealer conference in Washington D.C. revealed solutions for navigating a disrupted global supply chain
Manufacturers + Suppliers
The War in Ukraine Is Widening a Supply Chain Crisis for Home Builders
Home builders across the U.S. are feeling the aftershock of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as material prices rise to unprecedented highs
Building Materials
Lumber Prices Could See More Volatility After 20% Drop in March
Builders rejoicing over a decline in lumber prices may not be in the clear just yet