New-Construction Projects California Builders Are Unfazed by Statewide Drought California is struggling to navigate a severe drought, but that doesn't seem to be slowing the pace of new home construction
New-Home Sales Homeownership Considered Highest Gauge of Prosperity by Majority of Americans Homeownership is still an integral facet of the American Dream for most Americans despite recent obstacles for many buyers
Economics NAHB Predicts Mild Recession in 2023 A housing market slowdown points toward affordability and opportunity for buyers in the long term, but its more immediate impact may cause a mild recession, according to NAHB
Building Materials A Slowdown in Housing Demand Is Creating a Surfeit of Lumber Products Housing demand is cooling across the U.S., and as some builders pull back, a glut of lumber inventory is sending prices to post-pandemic lows
Market Data + Trends The Housing Market Is Hitting a Turning Point, but Where Will It Go From Here? Home sales are slowing, asking prices are dropping, and—believe it or not—inventory is rising
High-Performance Homes Desert Comfort: Innovative Measures Against the Elements The net-zero energy Desert Comfort Experience Home combines multiple solutions to protect the house from its extreme climate conditions
Quality Matters Construction Site Fall Protection Made Simple Do you want workers to take jobsite safety seriously? Then don’t overcomplicate it
New-Home Sales Sellers Are Losing Their Upper Ground in Migration Hotspots Price drops are sweeping through popular migration destinations as sellers scramble to hold on to waning buyer demand
Education + Training U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon Introduces Two New Workforce Development Programs The U.S. Department of Energy plans to offer additional opportunities for professionals and students exploring careers in the net zero building sector
Market Data + Trends What’s Driving Record Growth in the Rental Market? Changing household preferences and a lack of housing affordability post-pandemic caused apartment demand to double at the start of 2022