Codes + Standards American Concrete Institute and Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Expand Partnership The American Concrete Institute and the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute will expand their partnership to collaborate more closely on...
Economics Federal Reserve Drops Funds Rate in Surprise Cut Amid Coronavirus Fears For the first time since 2008, the Federal Reserve cut rates outside of a scheduled meeting. The federal funds rate dropped 50 basis points...
Construction Top 8 Building Costs That Bump Up Home Prices Warning: These figures may bring back stressful memories. NAHB surveyed builders to find out which construction costs, which make up an...
Demographics Which State Is the Affordable Housing Shortage Hitting the Worst? What started out as a coastal issue is now a nationwide crisis. As residents of states with sky-high housing prices moved inland, they took...
Sales iBuyers Bought 1% of Homes in 2019. But Can They Turn a Profit? Despite iBuyers’ overall small share in the housing market, their fast growth in 2019 is turning heads in the housing industry. iBuyers are...
Women in Construction Meet the Women of Taylor Morrison Making Waves in Construction Construction has traditionally been a male-dominated field, but Taylor Morrison is turning that stereotype on its head. At the company,...
Construction The Origins of the 3.3 Million Home Housing Shortage Wanted: 3.3 million homes. More than half of all states are experiencing a housing shortage, and it is getting worse, according to a report...
Codes + Standards Wallcoverings Industry Releases Product Scorecards Concerning Sustainability The wallcoverings industry has developed Product Certification Scorecards, a new sustainability tool. The tool provides transparency into...
Quality Matters Why Compact Duct Layouts for HVAC Make Sense The approach shown here for HVAC duct layouts is a win-win: It saves money and reduces homeowner complaints about indoor comfort
Labor + Trade Relations Process and Product Issues Guarantee One Thing: Job Security for Trades Home builders should ask themselves: Am I helping or hindering the profitability of my trades and suppliers? Your answer will determine your own financial success