5 Steps to Cracking the Code for a High-Performance Home
As a model of energy savings, water conservation, indoor comfort and health, and use of on-site renewable energy, The New American Home 2024 offers valuable lessons
Proven Ways to Improve Jobsite Productivity
Consider these solutions for reducing cycle time, hard costs, dry runs, rework, miscommunication, and overall inefficiencies on the jobsite
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
Off-Site Construction
How the Pandemic Will Shape the Future of Off-Site Residential Construction
Productivity in home construction lags behind almost every other industry, while inefficiencies and waste hurt profits and growth. Is off-site construction the answer to building homes faster and more affordably and easing current supply and labor issues?
Construction
Construction Sector Hiring Slows as Builders Face Material Shortages
The construction sector gained more new workers than other industries, yet material shortages are causing bottlenecks for builders, limiting their…
Construction
Regulatory Costs Account for 23.8% of New-Home Prices
Housing regulations during development and construction account for $93,870 or 23.8% of the total median sales price of a new home, according to a…
Off-Site Construction
More Builders Want to Use Off-Site Construction Methods, Survey Finds
A survey of 300 builders found that more are interested in increasing their use of off-site construction practices within the next five years,…
Construction
New Construction Hits Record Highs as Inventory Posts Record Lows
The housing shortage worsened in April by reaching a new low, but March’s increase in new construction could bring much needed relief. Active…
Coronavirus Resources and Information
Construction Workers Top the List of Most Hesitant to Get Vaccinated
According to a study from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh, nearly half of surveyed construction workers said they…
Education + Training
DuPont Launches Education Hub for Residential Construction Pros
DuPont announced the debut of its online educational resource center, Education Hub, which grants residential construction professionals access to…
Construction
Single-Family Zoning Creates Hurdles for Quick, Cost-Effective Construction
The factors contributing to the current housing shortage began with the housing crash more than a decade ago when new construction severely slowed…
Construction
Issues With Accurate Appraisals? Create an Appraisal Binder
The increased cost of lumber, appliances, and other components of a home impacted by the disrupted supply chain can be difficult for appraisers to…
Building Materials
Home Builder and Lumber Producer Associations Face Opposing Perspectives
The U.S. Lumber Coalition, an alliance of softwood lumber producers, called out the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) last week for its…
