Housing Completions Expected to Boost Supply in 2022
The housing market may be slowing down, but new construction projects are keeping a steady pace, experts say
Demo and Deconstruction for a Resilient Remodel—When Is It Necessary?
Deconstruction is the first step to remodeling, especially for resilient homes in extreme weather hotspots
New Housing Starts Fell to a Two-Year Low in May
Housing supply is plummeting as builders become more cautious in a housing market ruled by rising mortgage rates
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
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Labor + Trade Relations
Wages for Residential Building Workers Are on the Rise
Hourly wages for skilled workers rose to $28.66 in February as the construction labor market remains tight
Manufacturers + Suppliers
The War in Ukraine Is Widening a Supply Chain Crisis for Home Builders
Home builders across the U.S. are feeling the aftershock of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as material prices rise to unprecedented highs
Labor + Trade Relations
Open Construction Jobs Remain Steady Through February
As the construction industry rebuilds post-pandemic, attracting skilled labor remains a key objective for the coming quarters
Home Design
Maximizing Square Footage for an Efficient Floor Plan
Quality over quantity is a concept that reigns supreme when designing expansive floor plans, says Housing Design Matters
Codes + Standards
Preparations Begin for the 2024 National Green Building Standard Update
Home Innovations Research Labs is kicking off preparations for its newest changes to the 2020 National Green Building Standard
Labor + Trade Relations
February Sees Strong Construction Employment Gains
Job growth accelerated in February as the construction industry reported its largest share of new hires in 20 months
Labor + Trade Relations
February Construction Wages Grew at the Fastest Rate in 40 Years
Construction firms are strengthening the labor market and working to keep construction projects on track by offering higher compensation for skilled workers
Labor + Trade Relations
February Jobs Report Shows a Strong Gain of 678,000
Hiring sped up in February as relief from the pandemic finally comes into view, and economists are optimistic about even more gains ahead
Building Technology
How Technology Could Combat a Construction Labor Shortage
In the throes of the ‘Great Resignation,’ all eyes fall to the technological coworkers of the future
High-Performance Homes
The Desert Comfort Experience Home: Going Vertical With Insulated Concrete Forms
The use of an integrally insulated concrete-based system of ICFs for the home’s above-grade perimeter walls ensures a tight, thermally-resistant shell
