The monthly update provides talking points to help members stay informed with clear and consistent messages on issues affecting the residential construction industry.

In his bi-weekly newsletter, Eye On the Economy, NAHB Chief Economist Dr. Robert Dietz summarized several notable headwinds for housing, and offered his insights on what those data points will mean for the industry in 2027.

Technology has quickly evolved from an optional upgrade to a core part of a home’s infrastructure. Communications expert and NAHB member Katye McGregor Bennett shares which technologies and trends stood out the most at the recent CEDIA Expo, and what builders should keep an eye on in 2027.

Construction job openings declined in August. However, strength in certain subsectors like data center construction (up 46% year over year) is creating demand for construction workers.

NAHB’s Economics team is measuring how elevated costs across the residential construction industry impact the cost to build single-family homes. And we need your help.

As the housing industry faces a severe labor shortage, NAHB members report that increased immigration enforcement and jobsite raids are heightening worker fears and further straining the construction labor pool.

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We’re highlighting a few of the construction trades’ strongest-paying Associate jobs and the skills needed to succeed at them during NAHB’s Associate Member Appreciation Month in September.

Interested applicants for NAHB’s prestigious award programs now have additional time to submit top projects and individuals for consideration.

Members interested in serving the housing industry are encouraged to apply to one of NAHB’s committees or council board of trustees for the 2027 leadership year.

Facing persistent inflationary pressures, the Federal Reserve unanimously decided at its September policy meeting to raise the federal funds rate to a target range of 3.75% to 4%.

NAHB members and staff provided a tour of several residential subdivisions in Northern Virginia to an official from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of Advocacy. The tour offered an opportunity to show the official how NAHB members comply with construction stormwater requirements and to discuss the federal construction general permit (CGP) for stormwater discharges from active residential land development and construction sites.

Nora Spencer, founder and CEO of HOPE Renovations, is a recipient of this year’s Professional Women in Building (PWB) Leadership Grant.

The recently enacted 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act includes several NAHB-supported provisions that will give multifamily builders and developers better financing options, reduce red tape and help increase apartment production.

As the National Green Building Standard (NGBS) becomes more widely recognized at the federal, state and local levels, it becomes an increasingly valuable tool to help home builders grow their business and engage with clients. Here’s how home builders can benefit from using the latest edition of NGBS.

The Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have announced a supplemental proposed rule offering a new approach to defining “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act.

Congress passed a short-term continuing resolution extending funding at current levels for federal programs through Dec. 11.

Join NAHB for a week of inspiring events and learning opportunities that showcase the achievements of women the industry. PWB Week will also highlight our efforts to promote, train, advance and recruit more women into the field.

According to a new academic study, small residential construction firms account for a disproportionate number of annual construction fatalities, but opportunities exist to improve jobsite safety through more deliberate communication and safety buffers.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development has issued new guidance clarifying that Fair Housing Act (FHA) design and construction accessibility violations are discrete acts, not continuing violations. HUD now considers these claims to arise during the design and construction process and end when construction is complete.

Single-family construction remained soft across most geographic areas in the second quarter of 2026, as rising building material costs, elevated interest rates and economic uncertainty continued to weigh on the industry. By contrast, multifamily construction strengthened in most regions, supported by solid rental housing demand, according to the latest findings from the NAHB Home Building Geography Index (HBGI).

NAHB's new video and resources focus on how to safely operate mini excavators — versatile machines commonly used for digging, trenching, grading, backfilling and material handling on construction sites.

Based on data from the latest New-Construction Insights report from Realtor.com, out-of-town buyers are driving the new construction market. See which areas are drawing the most interest.

National Association of Home Builders President and CEO Jim Tobin discusses the historically rough housing market on 'Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street.'

Registration for the 2027 International Builders’ Show (IBS), taking place Feb. 2-4 in Las Vegas, opens Sept. 1. Make the most of your IBS experience by adding education courses, special events and more when you register.

Building material costs increased by 6.7% over the past 12 months, according to results from the survey for the July 2026 NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

The escalating U.S.-Canada trade dispute is a setback for residential construction. Talks between the two countries collapsed last Friday, and President Trump proceeded with his threat to impose 50% tariffs on about $20 billion in Canadian goods.

NAHB’s Mid-Year Remodeling Forecast Update webinar reviewed how the remodeling industry will weather changing economic conditions, homeowner priorities and market demand.

The Trump administration announced that it is seeking to fully rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule (“Roadless Rule”), which bars road building on more than 44 million acres of federal forest land.

Residential building material prices, excluding energy, rose 0.4% in July and were up 5% from a year ago. The year-over-year percentage increase in building materials was the highest since December 2022.

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported that builder confidence remains below a reading of 40 for its 16th-straight month.NAHB CEO Jim Tobin illustrates what the US housing market is contending with in this summer buying season.