What Does It Cost to Build a Single-Family Home?
A closer look at the itemized costs in each stage of construction for a single-family home
5 Ways to Silence Squeaky Floors
Take these tips to heart to deliver quiet floors and satisfied homeowners
Which States and Construction Trades Rely Most on Immigrant Workers?
California and Texas have higher concentrations of immigrants in their construction workforce, and certain skilled trades also rely more on foreign-born labor than others
Tips for Placing HVAC Ducts in Conditioned Space
See how putting HVAC ducts inside conditioned space in a home benefits both the builder and the homeowner
Q+A With Jenny Kerr Schroen and Chris Eccleston: Grit Leads to Greatness
The co-authors of Grit Leads to Greatness: An Epic Quest Built to Change the World are getting an enthusiastic response to their book and are finding its message resonates deeply with students, school administrators, and parents alike
Mechanical Ventilation in Homes Works—If You Use It
Building America field studies show a disconnect between intended and actual use of mechanical ventilation systems in newer homes
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
Design Best Practices
Why Builders Should Consider Revamping Old Floor Plans for a Modern Market
According to Housing Design Matters, the once beloved design details of years past belong, well, in the past. Here are some telltale signs that it may be time for an update
Lean Building
Reducing 3 Types of Construction Waste to Increase Home Builder Profit
Waste in home building is a much broader term than most home builders think. Here’s how builders can take stock of all forms of waste throughout the construction process to achieve greater profitability
