New-Construction Projects Housing Starts Continue to Rise Into the Winter Months After November High Construction starts for some family units are at the highest level since 1974
Jobsite Safety Best Practices for Safe Scaffolding on the Jobsite These insider tips can protect workers and reduce liability
National Builders Home Builder Confidence Rises in the Final Month of 2021 Despite high material costs and an ongoing labor shortage, national builders are ending the year on a high
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
Infill Housing Infills or Teardowns in Older Neighborhoods Are Helping Builders Battle Land Shortages A growing new-home market depends on existing construction to avoid nationwide building obstacles
Electrical Low-Cost Fire Protection For New Home Building/Remodeling AFCIs provide affordable fire protection by instantly de-energizing arc faults that standard circuit breakers cannot
Labor + Trade Relations October Reports Surge in Construction Job Openings More job gains have been reported in the second half of 2021, but many more are needed to contend with an industry-wide labor shortage
Building Materials Lumber Prices Double After Summer Lows—Here’s Why Softwood lumber is a hot commodity in the residential construction industry, but a slew of supply challenges are driving up prices
Housing Policy + Finance New California Duplex Law Permits Development in Residential Neighborhoods Many cities are pushing opposing regulations—with some testing the limit of what’s allowed
