Why Pay Attention to HVAC Faults? Energy Efficiency, for One Thing
HVAC faults usually go undetected, which is a problem, since they can severely compromise a home’s energy efficiency
Don't Underestimate the Importance of Roofing Underlayment
Regardless of which product you choose to use, installing a roofing underlayment will help ensure the roof system withstands the elements and the home stays dry
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
How to Build Healthy Homes That Protect Homebuyers From Radon
Consider a relatively simple and inexpensive passive mitigation system to vent radon—a radioactive, odorless, invisible gas—and deliver a truly healthy home
Skilled Labor Shortages Remain a Top Concern for Construction Industry
More than 700,000 new construction workers are needed each year to satisfy current measures of housing demand
Supply-Chain Roadblocks Led to Longer Build Times in 2022
Single-family homes took longer to complete in 2022 due to persistent supply-chain issues and labor shortages
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Labor + Trade Relations
Skilled Labor Shortages Remain a Top Concern for Construction Industry
More than 700,000 new construction workers are needed each year to satisfy current measures of housing demand
Single-Family Homes
Supply-Chain Roadblocks Led to Longer Build Times in 2022
Single-family homes took longer to complete in 2022 due to persistent supply-chain issues and labor shortages
Market Data + Trends
What Will It Take to Resolve a Housing Deficit of 4.3 Million Homes?
Household formation continues to outpace new-home construction, but home builders alone can't resolve the nation's widening housing deficit
Education + Training
Arizona Middle Schoolers Get Hands-On Building Experience
TRF Camp Build is empowering young Arizona students and teaching them about careers in the skilled trades
Building Materials
Construction Prices Post Third Consecutive Monthly Decline
Residential construction costs are declining, but prices for some building materials continue to reach new highs
Construction
The Ripple Effect of a Decline in Housing Starts
Exclusive Research: A drop-off in key U.S. counties has a big impact on the housing sector
Education + Training
Alabama HBA Introduces Local Boys & Girls Club to Skilled Trade Opportunities
More than 30 children with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Alabama were provided with hands-on activities and learning opportunities from the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders
Labor + Trade Relations
The Construction Workforce Is Aging Faster Than the National Labor Force
The median age of construction workers varies by state, but nationally, construction workers are one year older, on average, than the typical U.S. worker in other labor sectors
Building Materials
Building Materials Prices Are Rising as Demand for Construction Increases
Prices for in-demand building materials are softening from their mid-pandemic peaks, but as new-construction demand rises, those costs are unlikely to see significant declines
Quality Matters
Don’t Cut Corners on Construction Jobsite Safety
Construction jobsite safety starts with requiring your crews to use personal protective equipment to mitigate injuries
