Lumber Falls to Lowest Price Since March
Lumber prices dropped 5% on Friday to the lowest price since March and 37% since prices hit a peak…
Multifamily Construction Posts Strong Suburban Growth
Single-family construction continues to ramp up in low-density, more affordable markets to meet…
Residential Construction Loan Volume Increases
The volume of residential construction lending declined starting at the beginning of 2019, but it’s…
Lumber Veteran Sees Holding Off on Construction as 'Sensible'
A National Association of Home Builders’ survey found 19% of builders are delaying building in…
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Construction
Builders in Tough Spot as Construction Costs Increase Amid Insatiable Demand
The demand for lower density living and larger, more flexible homes increased the rate of construction, but the buyers keep coming, putting home bu
Labor + Trade Relations
Labor Shortage Survey: Who's Leading? Where's the Solution?
The shortage of skilled labor for housing construction remains at or near the top of what keeps home builders up at night. These survey results show what's being done—or not—to address it
Construction
Why Quality Matters in Booming Times
On the most recent installment of HorizonTV, Building Performance Specialist Graham Davis explains the value of maintaining construction quality st
Coronavirus Resources and Information
What Builders Should Know About Vaccinations and New Guidelines
The National Association of Home Builders says it’s important members stay up to date on the most recent information regarding COVID-19 vaccines an
Market Data + Trends
Fact or Fiction: Debunking Theories Behind the Housing Shortage
Theories behind the highly competitive housing market range from years of underbuilding to sellers reluctant to list—but are all these reasons true
Building Materials
More Builders Report Material Shortages Now Than Ever Before
More builders are reporting severe material shortages now than ever before, reports the National Association of Home Builders.
Building Materials
Could Bamboo Be a Viable Alternative to Lumber?
Utah-based builder Concord Homes is ditching traditional lumber and opting for bamboo for new-home construction.
Multifamily
Rental Construction Accounts for 96% of Multifamily Starts
Multifamily rental construction starts remained at historic highs during the first quarter of 2021, with for-sale units making up just 4% of total
Building Materials
An Economist Explains Skyrocketing Lumber Prices
Labor shortages, unexpected housing demand, and environmental issues are just a few of the reasons lumber and plywood prices have skyrocketed.
Building Materials
How Long Will High Lumber Prices Last?
Pricey lumber is here to stay—at least for the foreseeable future, says one lumber industry veteran.
