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
Women in Construction
Women Now Account for 10.9% of the Construction Workforce
Addressing the skilled labor shortage means attracting more workers and diversifying outreach. Adding more women to the construction workforce…
Women in Construction
These Female Construction Workers Are Fighting Discrimination
Launched earlier this year, the Lean In Circle for Tradeswomen aims to help women in construction battle harassment and bias on jobsites. About…
Building Materials
The Building Materials Posting the Highest Price Growth
The prices of goods used as inputs to residential construction increased 19% year-to-date according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor…
Multifamily
Metros Where New Rental Construction Is Thriving
A new report from RentCafe found that despite the pandemic, the number of newly constructed rental units has kept pace with years prior. For the…
Off-Site Construction
Veev’s Amit Haller on Scaling Innovation and Shortening the Supply Chain
A look at how the off-site digital prefabricator and on-site installer of multi- and single-family homes and accessory dwelling units succeeded in shortening its supply chain and reducing selling prices
Government + Policy
Could the Skilled Labor Gap Set Back Biden's Infrastructure Plan?
With President Biden’s infrastructure bill moving through Congress, some construction companies fear they won’t have enough labor to work on the…
Construction
The State of Construction Job Openings for July
The National Association of Home Builders says attracting skilled labor remains a top priority for construction firms as demand remains high.…
Construction
Labor Shortages Hold Builders Back
There would be significantly more homes constructed this year in Colorado if there was enough labor to do so. It’s a harsh reality felt across the…
Construction
Suburban, Exurban Communities Post High Multifamily Gains
Lower cost, lower density metros have been the biggest draw during the pandemic housing market for buyers. Lower land and labor costs, along with…
Quality Matters
Do Concrete Slabs Really Need Welded Wire Mesh?
In some soil conditions, eliminating wire in the slab can be a false economy ... at best