Building Materials Steel Mill Building Product Prices Jump 18.4% in April Building materials prices have been on an upward trajectory since December 2019 and are now 12.4% higher compared to one year ago. Costs for...
NAHB What the Latest Economics Research Means for the Industry On an aggregate basis, residential construction costs are up nearly 10%, says Robert Dietz, chief economist for the National Association of...
Construction Construction Sector Hiring Slows as Builders Face Material Shortages The construction sector gained more new workers than other industries, yet material shortages are causing bottlenecks for builders, limiting...
Plumbing Fixtures + Fittings Handling the Pressure: The Effect of Plumbing Material Selection on Homeowner Satisfaction Plumbing systems can affect a home’s water quality in a variety of ways, including permeation, leaching and biofilm formation.
Construction Issues With Accurate Appraisals? Create an Appraisal Binder The increased cost of lumber, appliances, and other components of a home impacted by the disrupted supply chain can be difficult for...
Building Materials Home Builder and Lumber Producer Associations Face Opposing Perspectives The U.S. Lumber Coalition, an alliance of softwood lumber producers, called out the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) last week...
Economics Material Shortages Plaguing More Than Just Home Building Material shortages are a widespread concern for an array of U.S. industries, from home building to car manufacturing. One Orlando, Fla....
Products Better Wood: Overcoming the Limitations of Structural Wood Products New research efforts and products aim to make wood an even stronger and more versatile building material
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Construction Persistent Supply Chain Issues Hold Builders Back Demand for new homes remains high as existing home inventory rests at record lows, but builders continue to hit roadblocks from building...
