Local Data Lists Jobsites as Top Spot for COVID-19 Outbreaks
Construction jobsites have appeared to be much safer against COVID-19, but a multitude of reports…
Custom Home Building Activity Lags Behind Overall Market
While single-family home construction continues to boom, custom home building lags behind. The…
First All-Women Built Home Breaks Ground in Utah
There’s a project like no other being built in Saratoga Springs, Utah, where everything from…
Why Some Companies May See Hefty Tax Bills from PPP Loans
Some construction companies may receive large tax bills relating to Paycheck Protection Program…
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Construction
Builder Confidence for 55+ Housing Hits Record High
Builder confidence for the single-family 55 and up housing market hit a record high this past quarter.
Business Management
4 Ways to Reduce Construction Costs
2020 has been a roller-coaster ride. To combat rising construction prices, it's time for builders to look for new ways to cut expenses
Design
What Features Prospective Buyers Focus on During Showings
What do homebuyers look at first when touring a prospective home?
Government + Policy
5 Industry Issues the Election Could Shape
There are several pressing issues affecting the homebuilding industry right now, from labor force to the cost to build, and material shortages.
New-Home Sales
New-Home Sales Begin to Dip in September
The growth rate of newly built single-family homes has begun to slow.
Building Materials
Shortages and Booming Builder Activity Push up OSB Prices
A once cheaper alternative to plywood is now the more expensive material.
Building Materials
Try These Strategies to Build With Less Lumber
As lumber continues to increase in price, builders have been looking toward alternative materials and methods for construction.
Labor + Trade Relations
Industry Targets Underrepresented Groups in New Worker Recruitment
Although the pandemic is well underway, it’s not stopping the industry from recruiting more much needed workers.
Building Materials
Lumber Prices Spike 29% in September, Highest Monthly Gain on Record
Last month, prices paid for goods used in residential construction increased by 1.8%.
Construction
Home Sales Outpace Construction Starts by Record Margin
Newly-built single-family home sales have outpaced for-sale single-family construction starts, according to NAHB.
