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
Education + Training
Stockton High School Students Build Tiny Homes to Give Back to Their Community
High school students in Stockton, Calif., are constructing tiny homes for local families in need
Construction
The Right Immigration Reform Means More Affordable Homes
A national political stalemate over immigration reform has caused a dangerous ripple effect in housing's construction workforce
Building Materials
Construction Material Prices Fell for the Second Straight Month in April
Construction input prices are falling after the pandemic’s historic inflation rates, and these materials are seeing the biggest annual price changes
Labor + Trade Relations
These Were the Highest Paid Construction Occupations in 2022
These trade positions raked in the highest salaries in 2022
Labor + Trade Relations
Construction Layoffs Soar, Led by Single-Family Sector
Roughly 3.7% of construction workers were laid off or discharged in March, the highest rate reported since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic
Education + Training
Philadelphia High School Students Build Boats to Learn Carpentry Skills
Several groups of high school students from Philadelphia have been refining their carpentry skills since last October building small boats they will test in the Delaware River basin in June
Education + Training
Maryland Contractor Debuts Children’s Book to Promote Careers in the Skilled Trades
Salisbury, Md., general contractor Chris Eccleston's book, Grit Leads to Greatness, seeks to educate elementary school students about careers in the skilled trades
Construction
States Where Construction Wages Are Rising the Fastest
These states are home to the highest and fastest rising construction wages in the nation
New-Construction Projects
Residential Construction Starts Are Losing Momentum in 2023
New-construction starts posted a gradual increase in March, but the residential sector is still seeing sluggish progress months into 2023
Human Resources
As the Labor Shortage Grows, Contractors Try New Ways to Recruit Workers
Recruiting and retaining skilled labor remains a top priority for most construction firms. But what job benefits are workers actually looking for?
