Demand—and Competition—for Skilled Construction Workers Grows
Strongest need seen for construction superintendents, with other job titles for skilled trades also in high demand
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
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
Jobsite Safety
Most Effective Face Coverings for Protecting Workers on Jobsites
To find out which masks are most effective at containing droplets, researchers at Florida Atlantic University used flow visualization to compare…
Construction Hiring Hits Record-Breaking Numbers
Construction sector hiring saw record-breaking numbers in May, according to NAHB. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Job Openings and Labor…
Building Software
Will This Software Change the Home Building Process?
A 22-year-old has big goals to change the future of home building, and he may be on to something. His goal is to streamline home building by…
Builders Bear the Brunt of US-Canada Wood Trade Dispute
Amid the pandemic, many lumber mills in the Pacific Northwest temporarily closed up shop. This pushed home builders to purchase wood from Canada…
Reimagining the Kitchen Design Process
Appliances are often the last decision during the process of building a kitchen, coming after the overall design although they are arguably the…
The New, Slow Reality of Renovations
When New York City permitted residential home construction in their first reopening phase, workers picked up where they left off on renovations,…
Economics
Surprise Jobs Rebound Could Trigger Recovery
Could home building construction lead the economic recovery? / Home starts increase in towns and rural markets compared with big cities
Jobsite Health Screenings Raise Privacy Considerations
Before entering the jobsite, some construction workers fill out health forms, receive daily temperature checks, and answer a series of questions…
How the Home Building Industry Rebounded from Shutdowns
Springtime is the season when construction makes up for slow winter months. When the pandemic hit, the time typically used for working 60 hour…
