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
NAHB Talks Lumber Concerns with Commerce Secretary
Late last week, the National Association of Home Builders met virtually with Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to discuss rising lumber prices. Since…
Is the Housing Market Running Out of Fuel?
Builders cannot keep up with demand due to material and labor shortages, but that is not stopping buyers. As demand begins to drain home builders…
What This Home Construction CEO Thinks About the Current Market
Home builders are seeing unprecedented demand for new homes as existing home listings are minimal and consumer interests are shifting. One of the…
The Housing Supply Issue Is Only Getting Worse
As newly built home sales exploded in August, supply dwindled to an unbalanced amount. A six month new home supply is considered balanced,…
New-Home Listings Drop as Construction Hurdles Limit Builders
Last month, listings for newly built homes dropped 4.1% year over year. Just before, in July, those new build listings increased by 3.8%. The drop…
Ways to Help Workers Better Handle Pandemic-Linked Anxiety
In order to combat the spread of the virus among construction workers, more jobsites are promoting the use of masks, hand washing, and…
More Home Builders Favor Off-Site Construction Due to Pandemic
Although building systems claim to have a plethora of benefits, such as decreased time and labor, home builders are mainly reluctant to use them.…
Single-Family Home Construction Time Increases Again
It took an average of 8.1 months to finish constructing a single-family home in 2019, from authorization to start until completion. In 2014, it…
Female Builders Share Varied Experiences in the Male-Dominated Field
Sallie Bradshaw, founder of Bradshaw Construction, thinks being a woman in the industry has actually helped her in several ways. This realization…
Continent's Largest Lumber Producer Cuts Back Due to Wildfires
The continent’s largest lumber producer, Weyerhaeuser Co., announced that the wildfires reached four of its facilities in Oregon this week. As a…