Off-Site Construction How the Pandemic Will Shape the Future of Off-Site Residential Construction Productivity in home construction lags behind almost every other industry, while inefficiencies and waste hurt profits and growth. Is off-site construction the answer to building homes faster and more affordably and easing current supply a
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...
Construction Regulatory Costs Account for 23.8% of New-Home Prices Housing regulations during development and construction account for $93,870 or 23.8% of the total median sales price of a new home,...
Off-Site Construction More Builders Want to Use Off-Site Construction Methods, Survey Finds A survey of 300 builders found that more are interested in increasing their use of off-site construction practices within the next five...
Construction New Construction Hits Record Highs as Inventory Posts Record Lows The housing shortage worsened in April by reaching a new low, but March’s increase in new construction could bring much needed relief....
Coronavirus Resources and Information Construction Workers Top the List of Most Hesitant to Get Vaccinated According to a study from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh, nearly half of surveyed construction workers said...
Education + Training DuPont Launches Education Hub for Residential Construction Pros DuPont announced the debut of its online educational resource center, Education Hub, which grants residential construction professionals...
Construction Single-Family Zoning Creates Hurdles for Quick, Cost-Effective Construction The factors contributing to the current housing shortage began with the housing crash more than a decade ago when new construction severely...
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...
