Single-Family Permits Increased by 26% During March
The total number of single-family permits reached 241,311 year-to-date, with the West seeing the greatest rise
Survey Shows Confidence Drop in Multifamily Development in Q1 2024
Current sentiment has NAHB projecting that multifamily starts will decrease by 28% during 2024 as developer activity slows
Residential Building Wages Rise Again in March
Wage growth for residential building workers continued during March, but at a slower pace than during the previous month
NAHB Announces Plan to Address the Housing Affordability Crisis
The National Association of Home Builders has outlined a 10-step plan that would increase the supply of single-family and multifamily for-sale and for-rent housing
Which States Have the Highest Wages for Construction Workers?
Data show that construction workers in the Northeast and on the Pacific coast have some of the highest hourly earnings, while earnings in construction grew faster in the southern states
Housing Share of GDP in Q1 2024 Rises Above 16%
The increase marks the first time GDP has surpassed 16% since 2022
Women in Construction
NAHB Kicks Off Professional Women in Building Week
The National Association of Home Builders is celebrating women in the residential construction industry during its annual Professional Women in Building Week
Education + Training
Bay Area Students Get an Introduction to Skilled Trades Opportunities
The Bay Area Boys & Girls Club recently visited a jobsite, toured a model home, and spoke with industry professionals about skilled trades careers
International Builders' Show
NAHB Opens Registration for 2024 IBS With September Discounts
Register now for the 2024 International Builders' Show to enjoy exclusive early bird discounts
Q+A
NAHB's Lake Coulson Weighs in on the Latest Housing Policy Initiatives
National Association of Home Builders' chief lobbyist discusses the Biden administration's efforts to boost housing supply and alleviate the affordability crisis
Awards
Deadline Extended for NAHB Industry Award Applications
The deadline for the Best in American Living Awards and the Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Awards applications has been extended to Sept.11
Awards
NAHB Announces Final Call for Industry Awards Applications
Applications for the Best in American Living Awards and the Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Awards close in just under a week
Jobsite Safety
OSHA Offers Enforcement Update
NAHB Housing Policy Briefing: OSHA enforcement update; May data and trends for housing units under construction
Business Management
A Reflection on Belonging
NAHB Chairman's Message: NAHB fosters an environment where industry professionals can learn from industry leaders and from one another to make residential construction, and our country, stronger
Market Data + Trends
Home Builder Sentiment Is up in July, but Higher Mortgage Rates Continue to Be a Drag
The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index shows builder sentiment in the market for single-family homes rose 1 point in July
NAHB
HBAs Receive Financial Assistance to Help Tackle Housing Affordability Issues
The National Association of Home Builders allocated more than $100,000 in funding to seven Home Builders Associations working to reduce barriers to housing affordability in their state and local jurisdictions
