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
Education + Training
Greater Atlanta HBA Introduces Middle and High School Students to the Skilled Trades
With resources provided by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, Atlanta students from seventh to 11th grade are learning about careers in construction
Labor + Trade Relations
Construction Industry in ‘Growth Mode’ as Job Openings Rise
Experts are calling January's low share of construction job openings a "statistical aberration" as February numbers rebound
Labor + Trade Relations
Construction Job Openings Fell in February
As the housing market cools, construction job openings are trending lower, but hiring and recruiting skilled laborers remains a top priority for most construction firms
Labor + Trade Relations
Georgia CareerExpo Introduces More Than 7,000 Students to the Skilled Trades
Georgia's annual CareerExpo attracted more than 7,000 students from across the state
Labor + Trade Relations
HBA Hosts Career Fair for PA Tech Students
More than 200 students from the Middle Bucks Institute of Technology recently took part in a Building Bright Futures Career Fair that aims to address the widening skilled labor shortage
Labor + Trade Relations
Construction Employment Increased in 45 States in February
Construction jobs are on the rise nationwide, but understaffed construction firms continue struggling to keep up with project backlogs
Land Planning
A Lack of Vacant Land Is Leading to a Rise in Teardowns
In states where inventory is low and vacant land is scarce, builders are tearing down existing homes and starting from scratch
New-Construction Projects
A Near Record Number of Housing Units Are Under Construction, but They’re Taking Longer to Complete
Single-family housing starts are rising, but supply-chain delays are pushing back completions
Construction
How Much of a Home's Sales Price Consists of Construction Costs?
Construction costs accounted for more than half of a home's total sales price in 2022
Labor + Trade Relations
Construction Job Openings Fell 50% From December to January
A 50% decline in construction job openings has the industry's leading economists scratching their heads. Here's what may be driving the sudden slowdown