Price Growth Picks Up at the Start of 2022
Zillow’s December market report suggests a dicey situation for home buyers in the new year
New-Home Construction Activity Increases Following a Surge in Building Permits
Builders are chipping away at record-low housing inventory, but they may not be moving fast enough to keep pace with escalating demand
November 2021 Records High Share of Single-Family Permits
Year-to-date (YTD) single-family permits saw major gains over the first eleven months of 2021—here are the regions with the most growth
Supply-Chain Issues Are Causing New Owners to Move Into Unfinished Homes
Homeowners are deciding that some design features just aren’t worth the wait as supply-chain backlogs halt home construction
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Business Management
Project Manager Workloads: How Much Is Enough?
How many houses can one field superintendent carry? Consider these 15 factors to sort it out
Labor + Trade Relations
Construction Labor Market Looks Ahead to Growth in 2022
After surging new hires in some regions, construction companies are eyeing a year of progress in 2022
Infill Housing
Infills or Teardowns in Older Neighborhoods Are Helping Builders Battle Land Shortages
A growing new-home market depends on existing construction to avoid nationwide building obstacles
Labor + Trade Relations
October Reports Surge in Construction Job Openings
More job gains have been reported in the second half of 2021, but many more are needed to contend with an industry-wide labor shortage
Building Materials
Lumber Prices Double After Summer Lows—Here’s Why
Softwood lumber is a hot commodity in the residential construction industry, but a slew of supply challenges are driving up prices
Housing Policy + Finance
New California Duplex Law Permits Development in Residential Neighborhoods
Many cities are pushing opposing regulations—with some testing the limit of what’s allowed
Construction
Water-Focused Investors Are Taking Over Arizona Farmland to Help Urban Home Builders
Investors are pumping out water in Western states to support city builders, but locals are fighting back
Building Materials
Year-to-Date Prices for Building Materials Reached Record High Through October
Prices for residential construction goods are still on the rise
Construction
New Federal Nationwide Wetlands Permits Suspended
How a new court ruling is halting the use of new NWPs
Market Data + Trends
How the Skilled Labor Shortage Is Slowing New Home Development
A lack of skilled construction workers is delaying multifamily projects
