Better Attic Insulation: Simple Solutions for 4 Common Problem Areas
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
Excavation and Trench Safety Best Practices for Construction Jobsites
Trenching and excavating are two of the most dangerous activities in the construction industry. Know the risks and the corrective measures you should take on your jobsites to ensure crew safety
Builders Pause New Projects as Home Sales Slow, but Experts Say the Time to Build Is Now
Regional builders are holding off on new construction projects as buyer demand dips, but experts worry that delayed development will add to a decades-old housing shortage
This Construction Simulator Video Game Offers a Low-Stress Glimpse Into the Building Industry
The newest iteration will include a multiplayer mode that allows players to work toward common goals on simulated construction sites
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New-Construction Projects
Home Builder Confidence Drops to Two-Year Low as New Construction Projects Slow
The pace of new residential construction is slowing nationwide as buyer demand falters amid fast-rising inflation
Jobsite Safety
Rise in Trench-Related Fatalities Spurs Enhanced Nationwide Safety Enforcement
Following a sharp rise in the number of trench-related fatalities in the first six months of 2022, OSHA is increasing its worksite inspections and rolling out a number of new safety initiatives
Labor + Trade Relations
Wages for Residential Construction Workers Post Consecutive Gains
Hourly residential building worker wages rose again in May after steady increases at the start of 2022, but will higher pay be enough to attract the next generation of skilled laborers?
New-Construction Projects
Housing Completions Expected to Boost Supply in 2022
The housing market may be slowing down, but new construction projects are keeping a steady pace, experts say
Remodeling
Demo and Deconstruction for a Resilient Remodel—When Is It Necessary?
Deconstruction is the first step to remodeling, especially for resilient homes in extreme weather hotspots
New-Construction Projects
New Housing Starts Fell to a Two-Year Low in May
Housing supply is plummeting as builders become more cautious in a housing market ruled by rising mortgage rates
Labor + Trade Relations
The Number of Open Construction Jobs Soared in April
Construction firms are actively working to recruit and retain skilled workers to keep up with elevated consumer demand
High-Performance Homes
Desert Comfort: Innovative Measures Against the Elements
The net-zero energy Desert Comfort Experience Home combines multiple solutions to protect the house from its extreme climate conditions
Quality Matters
Construction Site Fall Protection Made Simple
Do you want workers to take jobsite safety seriously? Then don’t overcomplicate it
Project Management
4 Construction Management Practices to Improve Your Project
Want a smooth-running construction project? Follow these steps for project management success
