5 Steps to Cracking the Code for a High-Performance Home
As a model of energy savings, water conservation, indoor comfort and health, and use of on-site renewable energy, The New American Home 2024 offers valuable lessons
Proven Ways to Improve Jobsite Productivity
Consider these solutions for reducing cycle time, hard costs, dry runs, rework, miscommunication, and overall inefficiencies on the jobsite
Proven Ways to Improve Jobsite Productivity
Consider these solutions for reducing cycle time, hard costs, dry runs, rework, miscommunication, and overall inefficiencies on the jobsite
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
Affordability
Hard Costs: The Hard Truth
It's time to focus on hard costs as a key component to affordable housing
Accessory Dwelling Units Are on the Rise
Accessory dwelling units, such as a guest house, basement apartment, or in-law suite, have experienced rapid growth since the 1950s, especially in…
Jobsites Not Complying With COVID-19 Guidelines Risk Large Fines From Cities, OSHA
Cities are cracking down on contractors not complying with COVID-19 jobsite guidelines. In New York City, Texas, and Maryland, officials have been…
Buyers of All Ages Are Willing to Pay Extra For One-Level Homes
One-level homes have remained popular amongst older buyers, as eliminating stairs creates easy accessibility to the entire home. Now, one-level…
Construction Workers Most Likely to Engage in Risky Behaviors
A new study suggests construction workers take part in several behaviors that contribute to health risks, more so than any other industry,…
Home Builder Sentiment Reaches Pre-Pandemic Levels
In April, home builder sentiment plummeted to a mere 30 points. Only three months later, sentiment levels are exactly where they were before the…
Rising Lumber Prices May Affect Home Affordability
When construction returned in full-force, lumber mills were not prepared to meet the demand. And with heightened demand comes heightened prices.…
Top Home Builder Sees 138% Sales Growth in June
Midwest-based Fischer Homes experienced a never-before-seen sales growth of 138% in June. Only halfway through July, the nation’s 30th largest…
Builders See Strongest New Home Sales in 10 Years
In its largest increase since the housing crash 10 years ago, newly built home sales jumped 55% in June. CNBC says the gain can be attributed to…
Quality Matters
Building Homes That Deliver Form and Function Starts With This
Form without function is a quick recipe for problems on the jobsite and after
