Skilled Trades Are Open to Technology, Survey Finds
Amidst the ongoing labor shortage, technology and digital tools can offer labor-saving gains, and the skilled trades are willing to embrace new tech in their jobs
Mention of Eco-Friendly Home Features Is on the Rise in Sales Listings
Home listing descriptions using eco-friendly terms have been rising over the past five years in line with growing consumer interest in the environment and energy efficiency
What Gen-Z Buyers Really Want in a Home
The fervor of planning for Millennials in the home building industry has now pivoted to Gen Z. So, what does this new generation want?
Lumber Leads Building Materials Prices Higher in March
Overall, the cost of building materials rose during March, with softwood lumber, gypsum products, and concrete all seeing price increases. Only steel mill materials saw price drops
Post-Pandemic Trends: Working From Home
A greater share of workers are still working from home than before the pandemic and they're concentrated in the information, professional, and financial services sectors
Sherwin-Williams' Kingdom Gold Color Is Making New Friends
The paints and coatings brand takes a strategic marketing approach to shine a light on an overlooked hue
Planning + Development
Record Number of Office-to-Apartment Conversions in Major Metros
The urban landscape in many cities is undergoing a shift, with more than a fourfold increase in office-to-apartment conversions since 2021
Trends
What Effects Will the ‘Silver Tsunami’ Have on the 2024 Housing Market?
Downsizing Boomers will mean more homes on the market and the need for smaller homes and different housing types
Trends
What's in Store for 2024: 9 Real Estate and Design Trends
Nine trends to inform the design of homes and residential communities during the coming year
Design
Are Agrihoods a Growth Opportunity?
Including a farm in your master plan isn’t just trendy, it also gives back
Trends
Design Insights: 24 Trends for 2024 [Webinar]
Four industry professionals' take on what’s next for home building, including trends in home design, master plans, and building products
Construction
Prefab ADUs: A Rising Trend in Affordable Housing and Off-Site Construction Solutions
Factory-built accessory dwelling units use off-site construction methods to provide housing at a time when affordability and a shortage of homes have made housing less attainable for Americans
Construction
Is Off-Site Construction Losing Steam?
The pandemic saw a jump in interest for various alternative building methods among home builders, but some of that interest seems to have waned. Here’s why
Home Design
Kitchen Design Trends to Expect in 2024
Homeowners are prioritizing wellness and sustainability in their kitchen spaces
Education + Training
Trade Programs Report Elevated Enrollment
Overall enrollment in higher education is slowing, but construction trade programs are booming
Design
Home Design That Differentiates
Shifting consumer attitudes and lifestyle needs demand new thinking in home builders' approach to designing homes