Q+A Mollie Elkman Continues the Story of 'The House That SHE Built' A Utah house build using all-woman labor and woman-owned companies provides inspiration for a children’s book about the many, varied opportunities for women in construction. But there's more to it than that
Kitchen + Bath Kitchen and Bath Industry Remains Optimistic Despite Changing Growth Patterns Some homeowners are delaying renovations for cheaper prices in 2022, but kitchen and bath companies are still seeing strong consumer activity
Building Materials University of Michigan Discovers 55 Harmful Chemicals in Building Materials Are your buyers getting ready to move into their newly constructed home? Here’s why they may want to wait
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
Housing Policy + Finance New A.D.U. Ordinance Introduced to N.J. Neighborhood Homeowners in Princeton, N.J. are experimenting with accessory dwelling units
Design Best Practices How to Reflect Daily Lifestyle Needs in Your Floor Plans These home design practices make life simpler and keep homeowners happy for the long haul
Environmental California Officials Tighten Water Supplies Ahead Into Third Straight Year of Drought How year three of California’s major drought could affect the entire state—from farmlands to cities
Housing Markets Single-Family Home Buying Shifts in Third Quarter With Strong Second-Home Market Housing production is rebounding in some suburban areas and smaller metros
Housing Markets How the ‘Great Resignation’ Is Affecting U.S. Cities A major shift among young professionals will benefit some regions more than others
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
