5 Steps to Circumvent the Labor Shortage and Be a Builder of Choice
The construction labor game has changed. Here are a handful of ways home builders can win over trade contractors and keep skilled trades coming back
Residential Contractors More Likely to Be Paid on Time Than Commercial Contractors
Contractors working on residential projects are more likely to receive prompt payment than their commercial counterparts, according to a new report from Levelset
NAHB Chairman's Message: Developing a New Generation of Home Building Professionals
Residential construction will need 2.2 million new hires over the next three years to keep pace with growth and attrition. NAHB recognizes the severity of the skilled labor shortage and is launching several initiatives to help develop the home building industry’s future workforce
3 Ways Home Builders Can Address Labor Shortages by Investing in Trade Partners
Improving communication, streamlining the process, and training can help make you a home builder of choice with trade contractors
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Government + Policy
NAHB Files for Review of OSHA's Vaccine Rule
NAHB Policy Briefing | The Association is challenging OSHA's authority to mandate vaccinations and weekly testing for companies with more than 100 employees; builders and remodelers report unprecedented labor shortages
Business Management
Project Manager Workloads: How Much Is Enough?
How many houses can one field superintendent carry? Consider these 15 factors to sort it out
Labor + Trade Relations
Construction Labor Market Looks Ahead to Growth in 2022
After surging new hires in some regions, construction companies are eyeing a year of progress in 2022
Business Management Best Practices
The Best Way for Trade Contractors to Stay Out of the Courtroom
You can avoid legal trouble by managing client expectations with a simple yet comprehensive contract
Construction
The Current State of Construction Job Openings
The hot housing market remains in a 299,000 worker deficit, according to May data from the BLS Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. The…
Business Management
Companies Seek to Attract Needed Workers with Wage Hikes, Bonuses, Insurance
As the demand surges for new homes and home improvements, so does the demand for those who can build and renovate. Construction and maintenance…
Construction
Construction Sector Unemployment Rate Increased in May
Overall unemployment decreased in May down to 5.8% with the addition of 559,000 workers. Unemployment in April hit 6.1% with just $278,000 new…
NAHB
Building the Pipeline for Next-Gen Skilled Labor
NAHB Housing Policy Briefing | How NAHB is working with the Home Builders Institute and the National Housing Endowment to introduce young workers to potential construction careers; top reasons why homebuyers are having trouble buying a home
Business Management
Solutions for Subcontractor Problems
Milwaukee remodeler Abby Binder, owner of Abby’s Windows & Exteriors, discusses the difficulty of holding onto subcontractors in the current…
Market Data + Trends
Average Home Service Spending Jumps $4,000 in 2020
HomeAdvisor’s 2020 home spending report found that average household spending increased more than $4,000 compared to last year. The home services…
