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National Association of Home Builders
NAHB's Buddy Hughes (left) and Jim Tobin (right) pose together with Builders Mutual Safety Award for Excellence (SAFE)

Q+A With 2025 NAHB Chairman Buddy Hughes

The third-generation builder from North Carolina outlines his plan to navigate housing's headwinds, from costs and labor to regulatory reform
March 10, 2025
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The clubhouse at The Grove at Upper Saddle River offers residents abundant opportunities for relaxing and gathering in its inviting lounge areas.
Photo: Sonders Fort Collins
A rendering of the pool area in Sonders Fort Collins
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Garman Homes co-founder and CEO, Alaina Money-Garman
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One- and two-story detached homes at The Havenly, a build-to-rent community.
Image: Lisa Morey
Lisa Morey is the founder of Nova Terra, a Colorado-based company that creates eco-friendly masonry blocks.
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If you're wondering what's propelling M&A activity in the housing industry, there are a lot of factors, Chris Jasinski of JTW Advisors says. And they include the drive for consolidation among the largest builders—even some from Canada and Japan—to gain market share.
Photos: courtesy Union Park by Hillwood
'The heart of the lifestyle program here at Union Park is all about building a strong community, bringing our families together in the neighborhood, and creating a sense of belonging and ongoing pride,' Jenny Laible says.
Builders and contractors nationwide have purchased 'Grit Leads to Greatness' for entire classes and often volunteer to read the book to students.
Builders And Contractors Nationwide Have Purchased 'grit Leads To Greatness' For Entire Classes And Often Volunteer To Read The Book To Students

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