U.S. Housing Starts Are Rising, but That May Not Be the Case for Much Longer, Experts Say
Single-family housing starts rebounded in August after falling in July, but a drop in building permits could signal a slowdown in new construction during the fall season
How Much Does New Home Construction Cost in 2022? Here’s a Full Breakdown
It's no surprise that new-home construction costs surged amid a supply-chain storm and a labor shortage mid-pandemic, but just how pricey are new residential projects?
Attracting Talent in Today’s Skilled Labor Market: 84 Lumber's Maggie Hardy Knox
The president of the lumber and building materials supplier talks about the chronic shortage of skilled construction labor and what it's doing to attract, train, and keep the best associates
Driving Forces of a Skilled Labor Shortage—and How to Overcome Them
The construction industry has battled a skilled labor shortage for over a decade, but pandemic-related challenges made recruiting new workers harder than ever before
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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
Local Builders
Home Builders in Southern Nevada Are Facing Record High Demand
Nevada buyers undaunted by rising mortgage rates are putting pressure on local builders to create more housing supply
Labor + Trade Relations
The States With the Highest Construction Wages
Average hourly earnings (AHE) are reaching new highs for skilled laborers in some states. Here are the locations where workers are benefiting the most…
Builders
The Biggest Challenges and Silver Linings for the Largest U.S. Home Builder
Home building is booming nationwide amid soaring demand, but some challenges remain even for the biggest names in the industry
New-Construction Projects
Homebuying Woes Remain Despite Highest Construction Rate in 5 Decades
New home construction projects are surging beyond 1 million, but that doesn’t mean buyers are moving in anytime soon
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
Labor + Trade Relations
The Highest Paid Construction Occupations in 2021
From company CEOs to hands-on trade workers, these are the highest paid construction positions of 2021
