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
The Reimagined Country Vacation Home
In the woods of Hudson Valley, the Catskill Mountains, and rural areas of Connecticut, developers are scooping up acres of land for high-end…
Google Trends: Buyers Interested Despite Declining Consumer Confidence
Fannie Mae says consumers are less confident in a home purchase, but Google Trends show many are still interested. The percentage of respondents…
10 Outdated Home Features to Replace With Smart Tech
With the rising interest in smart home technology, many seemingly normal home features can now be considered outdated. Realtor.com says if sellers…
How to Improve a Home's Resilience Through Retrofits
Increasing resilience against natural disasters and climate change has become a top priority for every level of the government in recent years,…
Housing Industry Growth Stifled as Lumber Prices Soar
The demand for single-family homes remains a promising spot for the economy, but expensive lumber prices may limit what can be done to meet the…
This Startup 3D Prints Tiny Homes in 24 Hours
In just 24 hours, a 3D printer can complete the entire shell of a tiny house, including the roof, overhangs, and ceiling. The 20-foot-high printer…
Builders, National Organizations Are Axing the Term 'Master Bedroom'
Several home builders and national organizations have recently switched their terminology from “master bedroom” to “owner’s suite” amid Black…
Will Personalized Offices Become Standard for New Homes?
As 40% of the American workforce remains stationed at home, home builders will need to embrace the shifting interests of homebuyers, and that can…
New Housing Permits Drop to 8-Year Low in Southern California
Southern California’s construction industry has been hit hard by the state’s shelter-in-place orders, resulting in an eight year low. For the…
Affordability
NAHB Addresses White House Stance on Fair Housing
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) directly responded to President Trump’s recent tweet on low-income housing by setting up a…