Construction New Construction in Low-Density Areas Posts Strongest Pace New-home construction boomed in small metropolitan and more rural areas during the first quarter of 2021. The National Association of Home...
Economics Regulatory Costs Increased 44% in 10 Years Regulation costs are 11% higher today than five years ago, accounting for $93,870 of the final price of a new single-family home on average,...
Construction Builders in Tough Spot as Construction Costs Increase Amid Insatiable Demand The demand for lower density living and larger, more flexible homes increased the rate of construction, but the buyers keep coming, putting...
Labor + Trade Relations Labor Shortage Survey: Who's Leading? Where's the Solution? The shortage of skilled labor for housing construction remains at or near the top of what keeps home builders up at night. These survey results show what's being done—or not—to address it
Construction Why Quality Matters in Booming Times [VIDEO] On the most recent installment of HorizonTV, Building Performance Specialist Graham Davis explains the value of maintaining construction...
Coronavirus Resources and Information What Builders Should Know About Vaccinations and New Guidelines The National Association of Home Builders says it’s important members stay up to date on the most recent information regarding COVID-19...
Market Data + Trends Fact or Fiction: Debunking Theories Behind the Housing Shortage Theories behind the highly competitive housing market range from years of underbuilding to sellers reluctant to list—but are all these...
Building Materials More Builders Report Material Shortages Now Than Ever Before More builders are reporting severe material shortages now than ever before, reports the National Association of Home Builders. The...
Building Materials Could Bamboo Be a Viable Alternative to Lumber? Utah-based builder Concord Homes is ditching traditional lumber and opting for bamboo for new-home construction. The reasoning goes farther...
Multifamily Rental Construction Accounts for 96% of Multifamily Starts Multifamily rental construction starts remained at historic highs during the first quarter of 2021, with for-sale units making up just 4% of...
