Pro Builder

APRIL 14, 2022

Prices for Building Materials Continue to Rise. Goods used in residential construction are becoming even more expensive after record price gains throughout the pandemic. The latest PPI report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals that prices of goods used in residential construction ex-energy rose by 1.4%

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Building Materials Prices Fell for the Third Consecutive Month in September. Prices for building materials like softwood lumber and steel mill products are posting consecutive monthly declines, while prices for ready-mix concrete are on the rise. Building materials prices fell 0.3% Building materials prices fell 0.3%

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 24, 2020

Multifamily housing starts have leveled off due to lack of skilled labor, rising material prices and expensive regulatory costs, said a presenter at the International Builders' Show this week.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Solutions to Housing Affordability. So when I gave you, our readers, the opportunity to submit a write-in response to the question: “What’s needed to enable more affordable housing?” within our annual housing forecast survey (see the results on page 17), I got what I deserved from more than 300 of you. Housing Markets.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Biden Administration Moves to Lower Lumber Tariffs Following NAHB Request. Decreased tariffs would mitigate future volatility and ease upward pressure on lumber prices, helping builders navigate an affordable housing crisis across the country. Housing Policy + Finance. Housing Policy + Finance. Tue, 02/01/2022 - 10:37.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 4, 2023

Construction Job Openings Fell in February ldeakins Tue, 04/04/2023 - 10:51 As the housing market cools, construction job openings are trending lower, but hiring and recruiting skilled laborers remains a top priority for most construction firms After an elevated 11.2 The construction job openings rate decreased to 4.9%

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Fed Economist Forecasts Uptick in Single-Family Construction. The housing market may be slowing, but senior economist Jordan Rappaport predicts an upcoming surge in single-family home building . NAHB reports. New-Construction Projects. New-Construction Projects. Thu, 10/06/2022 - 10:24. Single-Family Homes.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 4, 2022

NAHB Chairman's Letter: A Look Back, Ahead, and a Note of Thanks. NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke looks back at the association's victories last year and ahead to challenges for home builders in 2022. By Chuck Fowke, NAHB 2021 Chairman. Because of you and our partnership, housing has been a bright spot in the nation’s recovery.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Record-High Lumber Prices Stifle Builders and Housing Affordability. Record-high lumber prices are threatening to halt the residential construction sector, and in turn, hold back the economy. One NAHB member says the price of an identically-sized home increased from $35,000 last year to $71,000 this year. Building Materials.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 21, 2022

Fewer Buyers Are Looking for New Construction as Prices for Building Materials Rise. Inflated prices for building materials are pushing new home construction out of reach for budget-conscious buyers. By the fourth quarter of 2020, 42% of prospective buyers preferred new construction. New-Construction Projects.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

NAHB: Endowment-Sponsored Career Events Pay Off in October. The National Housing Endowment's grants to three local home builder associations for October events introduce high school students to opportunities in residential construction. Build My Future is a one-day interactive construction career day for high school students.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 15, 2022

In an Effort to Boost Inventory, Builders Are Stalled by Rising Construction Costs. Fixing the affordability crisis means building more homes, but rising construction costs pose a lingering challenge. Throughout the pandemic, the cost of building a new home surged thanks to record high materials prices and supply chain disruptions.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The Share of Women in Construction Rose Sharply in 2021. The number of women working construction jobs climbed to a record high in 2021, and according to NAHB, that share is still going up. Women currently make up 11% of the construction workforce, the highest share on record, according to NAHB Eye on Housing.

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Pro Builder

MAY 12, 2021

On an aggregate basis, residential construction costs are up nearly 10%, says Robert Deitz, chief economist for the National Association of Home Builders. Dietz keeps home builders updated on recent economics research conducted by NAHB and what the findings mean for the industry in the first installment of Eye on Housing TV.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 16, 2022

Building Materials Prices Increased in July After Large Gains for Ready-Mix Concrete. Inflated building materials prices are showing no signs of slowing, especially after prices for concrete products reached a three-decade high in July. Building materials prices rose 0.4% Building materials prices rose 0.4% year-to-date.

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Pro Builder

JULY 19, 2022

June PPI Report Highlights Record-Setting Volatility for Lumber and Other Building Materials. Building materials prices have been prone to near-constant volatility throughout the pandemic, and the latest increases are no exception. since January 2020, NAHB Eye on Housing reports. Building Materials.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Building materials prices fell for the second consecutive month in October since peaking during the first and second quarters of the year. Building materials prices fell 0.2% decline in September, while the price index of services inputs to residential construction dropped 0.7% Building materials prices fell 0.2%

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Is the Housing Market Running Out of Fuel? Builders cannot keep up with demand due to material and labor shortages, but that is not stopping buyers. Even if home builders had the manpower to build, they would be held back by availability and the cost of building materials. Construction. Building Materials.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 10, 2020

This All-Women Built Home Will Support Future Women Construction Workers. On this installment of The Weekly, we check in with home builder Kristi Allen about The House That SHE Built, which may be the first home in the nation built by an all-women skilled-labor team. . Women in Construction. Construction. cbroderick.

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Pro Builder

JULY 13, 2021

Despite skyrocketing prices and supply shortages, few home builders are willing to use construction methods other than traditional wood framing. The National Association of Home Builders’/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index found out why in its June 2021 survey: a lack of workers/subcontractors with necessary experience. Construction.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Federal Reserve Pulls Back on Stimulus in Response to Weakened Housing Affordability. Despite positive economic growth posting the best year since 1984, according to NAHB Now, rising home prices, construction costs, and mortgage rates will push more buyers out of the market as affordability wanes in the coming months. .

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Pro Builder

MAY 11, 2021

Housing regulations during development and construction account for $93,870 or 23.8% NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke calls on policymakers to reduce or eliminate unnecessary regulations so builders can increase production. increase during the five-year span between NAHB’s 2016 and 2021 estimates. Construction.

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Pro Builder

JULY 7, 2022

Construction Job Openings Dropped From Peak Highs in May. The construction labor market appears to have hit its peak as economic activity slows nationwide in response to tighter financial conditions. The construction labor market appears to have hit its peak as economic activity slows across the U.S. Thu, 07/07/2022 - 10:54.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 3, 2022

Why You Need a Backup Plan for a Housing Market in Flux. With rising interest rates, unmet demand, and record-high home sales prices, having a Plan B (and maybe even a Plan C) can help home builders weather a fluctuating housing market . There’s turbulence in the housing market. The Housing Price – Mortgage Rate Dynamic.

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Pro Builder

JULY 1, 2022

NAHB Policy Briefing: New procedure for developing the 2024 IECC; construction job openings, hiring, and layoffs data. The International Code Council (ICC) oversees the development of building codes that regulate how buildings are constructed, including the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Fri, 07/01/2022 - 11:30.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Interested in Off-Site Construction? Curious about how off-site construction could help the industry? Building Systems Week is right around the corner, and will host webinars by experts discussing modular, panelized, and systems-built construction. housing shortage. housing shortage. Construction.

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Pro Builder

JULY 25, 2022

Wood Framing Remained Most Dominant Construction Method in 2021 Despite Lumber Volatility. Despite ongoing supply chain issues and extreme price volatility for lumber products throughout much of the pandemic, wood-framed houses dominated new-home construction projects in 2021. Building Materials. Mon, 07/25/2022 - 10:36.

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Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Despite many positives in the construction industry right now such as the high demand for skilled labor and that most construction firms are willing to prove higher wages for skilled workers, Alan Greenspan is pointing a finger of blame in construction’s direction. Construction Spending. Skilled Worker Shortage.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 6, 2023

The decrease in new home size reflects the escalation of home prices in 2022 and builders scaling back to try to meet demand,” said Rose Quint, NAHB assistant vice president of survey research. NAHB is affiliated with 700 state and local home builders associations around the country. NAHB Category Premium

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Pro Builder

MAY 3, 2021

Lumber Coalition, an alliance of softwood lumber producers, called out the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) last week for its claim that import duties are pushing up housing costs. Building Materials. Construction. Building Materials. Read More. .

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Building material prices dropped 0.3% Though the PPI for goods inputs to residential construction fell 0.8% in November, the price index of services inputs to residential construction rose 0.6%, the second straight monthly increase after six consecutive months of falling prices. Building Materials. Building Materials.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

According to the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, builder sentiment increased by 1 point to 84 this month. Building Materials. Construction. To put it in perspective, any number above 50 can be considered positive and last February, confidence reached 74. Read More. . Builders.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 20, 2020

September and October are the first instances ever when the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index has been above 80. . However, it is becoming increasingly challenging to build affordable homes as shortages of lots, labor, lumber and other key building materials are lengthening construction times.”. Market Data + Trends.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 3, 2023

Webinar on Demand: The New American Home 2023, High-Performance Features ibush Mon, 04/03/2023 - 18:30 In the second of two webinars about The New American Home 2023, we explore how the luxury home is also a model of resource efficiency, from next-level energy and water savings to indoor air quality and materials use.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 1, 2022

Ken Calligar Is Shaping a New Era of Resilient Construction. From cost savings to ballistic ratings, Ken Calligar says Re-Structure Group's design solutions are ushering in a new frontier of durable green building, which also offers promise for providing affordable housing. It was for using the panel for affordable housing.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 9, 2021

3D-Printed Communities, Modular Townhomes: Off-Site Construction Projects Happening Across the Country. Off-site construction methods are nothing new, but new advancements and upcoming housing projects hint at a tech-forward future. Concrete construction isn’t new, either. Off-Site Construction. cbroderick.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 29, 2022

economy, and the housing market is taking the biggest hit. over the past 12 months, impacting everything from household goods to building materials and rental costs, NAHBNow reports. Building materials in aggregate have risen 20.4% Inflation is tightening its grip on the U.S. over the last year and 31.3% Affordability.

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