Housing production rebounded in March as builders increased production despite ongoing economic challenges, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Overall housing starts increased 10.8% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.5 million units, according …
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February Labor Market Sees Pullback With Widespread Job Declines
February’s labor market data point to a significant pullback in employment, with job losses concentrated across a majority of states and smaller gains elsewhere, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). In February, nonfarm payroll employment increased in …
Read More »Construction Trades Decline as White-Collar Roles Surge
The number of workers in the construction labor force moving toward management, business and technical roles is gaining momentum, according to the NAHB’s analysis of the latest 2024 American Community Survey (ACS). The share of construction trades workers has declined …
Read More »Trade Careers Gain Ground Among Young Adults
According to estimates from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the U.S. has a structural housing deficit of 1.2 million units. Among the various challenges facing builders, the industry is also facing a shortage of workers in construction trades, …
Read More »Residential Construction Input Prices Surge in March Due to Energy Cost Spike
Energy input prices increased in March at their fastest pace since June of 2020 as the conflict in Iran impacted critical global supply chains, according to an analysis from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Building material prices, excluding …
Read More »Remodeling Sentiment Remains Positive in First Quarter of 2026
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the first quarter, posting a reading of 62. The NAHB/Westlake Royal RMI survey asks remodelers to rate five components of the remodeling market as …
Read More »Construction Sector Leads Job Growth in March
The U.S. labor market saw modest growth in March following a weak February, with a slight increase in payroll employment and a decrease in the unemployment rate to 4.3%, according to the National Association of Homebuilders. Construction employment led job …
Read More »Median Age of Owner-Occupied Homes Hits 42 Years, Revealing Regional Divide
The median age of owner-occupied homes has reached 42 years old, according to the latest data from the 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) and an analysis from NAHB’s Eye on Housing. The median age varies significantly by state, with New …
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