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
Construction
Colorado Home Building Academy Hopes to Expand Nationally
One of the most pressing issues facing the industry today is the shortage of skilled labor. Denver’s Homebuilding Academy has launched efforts to…
Building Materials
Softwood Lumber Prices Fall Dramatically in November
Prices paid for goods used in residential construction ex-energy dropped slightly in November but retained high year-to-date rates. Index for…
Construction
Construction Job Openings See Year-Over-Year Decline
Attracting skilled labor remains a high priority for the construction industry even as job openings begin to slow. Over the past seven months,…
Women in Construction
This All-Women Built Home Will Support Future Women Construction Workers
On this instalment of The Weekly, we check in with home builder Kristi Allen about The House That SHE Built, which may be the first home in the…
Construction
Could More Construction Put an End to Climbing Home Prices?
The story of buyers being outbid is a common one as home inventory remains low and prices continue to climb, but relief could be on the way. With…
Custom Builder
Custom Home Building Made Up Higher Share of Single-Family Construction in 2019
The number of custom single-family homes built-for-sale increased in 2019 compared to the previous year, according to the National Association of…
Women in Construction
As More Women Enter the Construction Industry, Just 3% Work on Jobsites
In some metro areas, the number of women in construction trades are approaching 20%, but a sliver of that, 3%, are part of the jobsite workforce.…
Construction
Residential Construction Jobs Almost Entirely Recovered
Residential construction employment has nearly entirely recovered from its dramatic drop in March and April, but the same cannot be said for non-…
Construction
15 Most Unaffordable Metros for Construction Workers
To purchase a median-priced home in any of these 15 metros, construction workers would need to work year-round overtime. An analysis conducted by…
New-Home Sales
Advance New-Home Purchasing Surges to 15-Year High
The number of new-construction homes purchased in October that had yet to begin construction hit a 15-year high, making up 38.5% of total new-…