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
Life-Saving Help for Opioid Overdoses on Jobsites
NAHB Housing Policy Briefing: A powerful tool that saves lives from opioid overdoses on construction sites; housing affordability index data for Q3 2023
Ladder Safety Tips for Every Jobsite
Like any construction tool, proper and safe ladder and pump jack use requires dedicated training and constant respect
Market Data + Trends
Pandemic Exposed Deep Housing Issues, Says Harvard Report
The pandemic exposed the housing industry’s long standing shortfalls, and although construction ramped up to historic levels this year, there’s a…
Market Data + Trends
The U.S. Needs 5.5 Million More Units to Close Housing Gap
With the release of a new report that found the housing market needs 5.5 million more units, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is calling…
Housing Markets
Where are Single-Family and Multifamily Permits Rising?
All 50 states experienced an increase in single-family permits in April compared to one year prior, but multifamily permits were much less stable…
Building Materials
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 in May. Lumber futures decreased for the eighth…
Multifamily
Multifamily Construction Posts Strong Suburban Growth
Single-family construction continues to ramp up in low-density, more affordable markets to meet demand, but the National Association of Home…
Construction
Residential Construction Loan Volume Increases
The volume of residential construction lending declined starting at the beginning of 2019, but it’s continued an upward trajectory through the…
Construction
Lumber Veteran Sees Holding Off on Construction as 'Sensible'
A National Association of Home Builders’ survey found 19% of builders are delaying building in order to mitigate high lumber costs, and one lumber…
Labor + Trade Relations
Construction Job Openings Hit 2-Year High
To meet current new home construction demand, the industry requires more lumber and labor. The number of open construction jobs increased in April…
Construction
Single-Family Permits Issued Most in Southern States
Compared to the number of active listings, there are 680,000 fewer homes for sale across the country, according to the National Association of…
Construction
Construction Sector Unemployment Rate Increased in May
Overall unemployment decreased in May down to 5.8% with the addition of 559,000 workers. Unemployment in April hit 6.1% with just $278,000 new…