Sales of newly built, single-family homes increased 1.3% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 719,000 units in November, off a downwardly revised October reading,…
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
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House Democrats and White House Reach Deal on Modified USMCA Trade Agreement
After more than a year since the U.S., Canada and Mexico came to an agreement on a new trade deal to replace the North American…
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Webinar Delves into Filing Requirements for OSHA Injury Reports
A webinar hosted by Vector Solutions, delving into how to utilize the company’s software for electronically filing Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) injury reports,…
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Builder Confidence Steady as Construction Spending Grows
The construction market for November shows a mixed basket of results in confidence and spending. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo…
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Remodeling Impact Report Reveals Vinyl Windows Outrank Other Projects
Remodelers’ confidence in consumer interest has held steady over the last five years and there are reports of increased activities around areas impacted by recent…
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Housing Affordability at Three-Year High Thanks to Lower Mortgage Rates
With mortgage rates reported to be at a three-year low and a healthy job market underway, housing affordability rose to its highest level in three…
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Energy Efficiency Gains Support but Issues of Affordability Still Remain
The trend toward energy efficiency continues to sweep the country as represented by the growth over the past year of energy-efficient (EE) jobs by 3.4%,…
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Storm Damage Costs Push Builders Toward Resiliency
The 2019 Hurricane season has taken a toll on southern areas of North America and the islands nearby. With several record-breaking storms and possibly one…
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Energy Efficiency Tax Incentives Rally Support from Industry
In an effort to promote high-efficiency home construction and renovation, two bipartisan pieces of legislation were announced on October 2, which is recognized as Energy…
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NLBMDA Satisfied with Final Rule on Overtime Pay
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced on September 24, a final rule to the controversial overtime threshold increase that the DOL says will make…