NAHB’s Sustainability & Green Building team has updated its Matrix of Water Efficiency Rating Systems to reflect the release of the new ICC 700-National Green Building Standard® (NGBS).

The matrix provides information on the applicability, requirements, costs and scope for… Continue reading →

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has announced its awards program application submission period is now open through September 21 (unless noted otherwise below). NAHB’s awards program highlights the outstanding work and accomplishments of housing professionals across multiple disciplines.… Continue reading →

NAHB members who were unable to join us in Washington, D.C., for the 2026 Spring Leadership Meetings can watch some of the highlights on nahb.org, including: 

• Remarks from Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin.
• Remarks from Housing and Urban… Continue reading →

Back this year with another great lineup, the NAHB | IBS Education Webinar series offers a valuable way to continue learning from some of the industry’s most respected educators and thought leaders throughout the year.

Featuring past and… Continue reading →

While supply concerns are still weighing on housing affordability, a combination of soaring prices and economic uncertainty is dragging on housing demand, according to the annual State of Nation’s Housing report from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS).… Continue reading →

Despite a change in leadership, the Federal Reserve decided not to change interest rates at the June Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting Wednesday. The decision to hold rates steady came as inflation remains elevated — jumping above 4% last… Continue reading →

National Associate Chairs (NACs) have oversight of two-thirds of NAHB’s membership, the Associate membership. Their role is to bring Associate initiatives, questions and concerns to the other Builder National Area Chairmen and the senior officers of NAHB for collaboration.

“I’m… Continue reading →

Several industry leaders were recently honored for their contributions to the housing industry during the National Housing Center Awards Ceremony on June 13 in Washington, D.C. The ceremony recognized the 2026 inductees to the National Housing Hall of Fame and… Continue reading →

Bill Owens, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders and a home builder and remodeler from Worthington, Ohio, issued the following statement on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which is now before the Senate:

“NAHB congratulates congressional… Continue reading →

On the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez are joined by NAHB member Justin Wood, a West Coast builder, to discuss how he is navigating the current market in Oregon and Washington… Continue reading →

Housing starts fell sharply in May, driven by a steep drop in multifamily construction, while single-family building also slipped amid high interest rates, rising construction costs and persistent labor shortages.

Overall housing starts decreased 15.4% in May to a seasonally… Continue reading →

The New American Home 2027, one of two official show homes for next year’s International Builders’ Show, is raising the bar yet again for what modern living truly means. This next edition of the show home program is artfully blending… Continue reading →

Builder sentiment remains subdued as rising material costs, elevated mortgage rates and ongoing affordability challenges continue to strain the housing market.

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell two points to 35 in June, according to… Continue reading →

On the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez are joined by NAHB member David Price, a remodeler from Greenville, N.C., to talk about his experience at NAHB’s Legislative Conference and his perspective… Continue reading →

On June 11, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner, Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler, and Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte participated in a forum on housing and small business regulatory issues moderated by NAHB Chairman Bill… Continue reading →

Despite the leadership change at the Federal Reserve, the bond market is now projecting that… Continue reading →

On June 8, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a D.C. Circuit Court ruling that would have allowed the Department of Energy (DOE) to effectively eliminate certain gas appliances from the market.

NAHB filed an amicus brief supporting the challenge… Continue reading →

In a joint letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, NAHB and the National Association of Realtors urged the secretaries, as co-chairs of the FEMA Review Council, to:

• Maintain and improve FEMA’s disaster preparedness and… Continue reading →

More than 1,100 builders, remodelers and other housing industry professionals went to Capitol Hill today to call for congressional action to improve affordability and help builders to increase the production of affordable, attainable homes.

“Members of the housing community from… Continue reading →

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has signed into law a bill that lays the groundwork to expand the state’s building code adoption cycle to every six years rather than the current three years. Housing affordability was specifically cited as a primary… Continue reading →

A new study by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) finds that regulations at the federal, state and local levels add $131,734 to the cost of a new single-family home—26.4% of the average sales price of $499,500 as of… Continue reading →

Most spec builders think of marketing as something you do when times are good. But the builders gaining ground right now are doing something different — they’re treating visibility itself as a strategy.

Here’s why it matters more than ever.… Continue reading →

The annual NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is the best place for industry pros to learn from and network with the industry’s top leaders. But at times when resources are stretched thin, attending IBS can become a challenge.

To help… Continue reading →

NAHB leadership, including committee and council members, will gather June 9-13 for the 2026 Spring Leadership Meeting in Washington, D.C.

Members and HBA staff not in attendance can view livestreams of the following meetings. (Note: Login is required to access… Continue reading →

NAHB, the Job-Site Safety Institute (JSI), and the National Housing Endowment (NHE) are proud to announce the successful completion of the Fall Prevention Training Pilot Program. Through this initiative, 20 in-person training courses were delivered across the country, providing approximately… Continue reading →

House appreciation slowed from its rapid pandemic-era boom as U.S. house prices continued to rise in the first quarter of 2026. Higher mortgage rates, persistent affordability challenges and softer demand weighed on price growth nationally. Local market conditions varied, with… Continue reading →

Workers in the residential construction industry continue to earn higher average annual wages than workers in general industry.

The median wage of payroll workers in construction was $61,370 in 2025, with the top 25% earning at least $83,480. In comparison,… Continue reading →

In 2025, improper fall protection was once again the most-cited violation of OSHA jobsite rules. A failure to protect against falls also featured prominently in three other violations in the top 10.

Top OSHA violations for fiscal year 2025

1. Fall… Continue reading →

Supported by government, community and private partners, the Building Industry Association of Hawai’i (BIA Hawai’i) will soon lead its 10th workforce development training cohort to prepare individuals for careers in the local residential construction industry.

Workforce Training… Continue reading →

This article was was written by Kevin Harris, director of sales and marketing at AGS Stainless, Inc. The article was published on NAHBNow as a benefit of membership in the NAHB Leading Suppliers Council.

Across the home building and… Continue reading →

Single-family home construction declined across all geographic regions in the first quarter of 2026 due to economic uncertainty, high material costs and elevated interest rates, while multifamily construction showed growth in most areas, according to the latest findings from the… Continue reading →

Join NAHB and its official safety sponsor, Builders Mutual, in recognizing June as National Safety Month, an annual observance to promote hazard awareness in residential construction and to help keep workers safe.

The goal of National Safety Month is… Continue reading →

As the residential construction industry celebrates National Homeownership Month in June, a recent NAHB analysis found that fewer older home owners are choosing to transition out of their homes or downsize, a trend known as the “silver tsunami.” This shift… Continue reading →

To help members articulate key housing priorities, NAHB’s Monthly Update provides the latest messaging framework for the Federation. This month’s talking points include a major victory for the residential construction industry.

In a win for the industry, the House passed… Continue reading →

Every June, NAHB and the residential construction industry celebrate National Homeownership Month, an opportunity to highlight the benefits of owning a home. To help spread the word, NAHB provides the
National Homeownership Month Toolkit, a ready-to-use guide featuring materials that… Continue reading →

NAHB’s Legislative Conference will take place Wednesday, June 10, during the 2026 Spring Leadership Meeting in Washington, D.C. This is NAHB’s premier advocacy of the event of the year, and more than 1,000 members are expected to visit their congressional… Continue reading →

The power of the home building industry lies in its grassroots advocacy efforts. To help members engage in advocacy across various levels of government, NAHB has put together a number of programs for the upcoming Spring Leadership Meeting that will… Continue reading →

NAHB is approaching its 100th anniversary, and the next chapter is being written right now by the people who build, remodel and supply the industry. That’s you.

The Industry Pulse Check is how we find out what’s working, what isn’t… Continue reading →

Elevated mortgage rates, higher inflation and economic uncertainty kept more buyers on the sidelines in April as ongoing affordability challenges continue.

Sales of newly built single-family homes fell 6.2% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 622,000, according… Continue reading →

Members of the South Dakota Home Builders Association (SDHBA) played a key role in this year’s state SkillsUSA building competitions, supporting the events as judges and prize donors.

With a focus on the future of the local residential construction industry,… Continue reading →

Last month, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved the newly revised 2025 National Green Building Standard® (NGBS), which includes significant changes to promote green renovations. To celebrate National Home Remodeling Month (sponsored by Buildertrend), here are five… Continue reading →

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today published a final rule that will allow the continued installation in new homes of HVAC units manufactured or imported prior to Jan. 1, 2025, that use R-410A refrigerant until existing supplies of these… Continue reading →

BuilderBooks, the publishing arm of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released a new edition of its Remodelers’ Cost of Doing Business Study, 2026 Edition, a national study of remodelers’ business practices and financial performance.

The study, which… Continue reading →

With elevated mortgage rates and limited for-sale inventory making it harder to move, many home owners are instead choosing to invest in the homes they already own.

In 2024, an estimated $670 billion was spent on remodeling projects, as roughly… Continue reading →

NAHB’s state and local team convened mayors, city leaders, planners and builders to address workforce development challenges as part of the America’s Housing Comeback (AHC) discussion series spearheaded by the National League of Cities (NLC) the American Planning Association (APA).… Continue reading →

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) told Congress today that increasing housing supply is essential to improve affordability and make housing more attainable.

Testifying before the House Small Business Committee on how small builders can help close the nation’s… Continue reading →

While housing affordability remains out of reach for millions of Americans, particularly first-time and entry-level buyers, conditions have improved modestly in the last year, according to the latest data from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Cost of… Continue reading →

Single-family housing starts declined in April as builders faced continued economic uncertainty and affordability challenges, including higher construction costs, ongoing labor shortages and elevated financing expenses.

Overall housing starts decreased 2.8% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of… Continue reading →

On the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez discuss the latest economic developments and advocacy updates, including passage of the 21^st Century ROAD to Housing Act by the House of… Continue reading →

In a significant victory for NAHB and the broader housing sector, the U.S. House of Representatives approved an amendment to the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act that removes a build-to-rent (BTR) sales provision that would have hurt affordability and… Continue reading →

Bill Owens, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and remodeler from Worthington, Ohio, issued the following statement after the House approved major housing legislation today:

“NAHB applauds the House for overwhelmingly approving the… Continue reading →

Bill Owens, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and remodeler from Worthington, Ohio, issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released its State and Local Best… Continue reading →

Bill Owens, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and remodeler from Worthington, Ohio, issued the following statement after the House unveiled updated housing legislation this afternoon:

“Today, House Financial Services Committee Chairman French… Continue reading →

Over the first three months of 2026, there were 214,655 permits issued nationwide to construct new single-family homes, down 7.6% from Q1 2025. Multifamily permits, however, grew 7.1% to 121,404 total units.

Elevated financing costs, ongoing affordability challenges, and softer… Continue reading →

Inflation outpaced wage growth in April for the first time since May 2023, eroding purchasing power and straining customers’ budgets. As energy costs continue to climb across the United States, now it is more important than ever to ensure your… Continue reading →

Residential building workers’ wage growth remained subdued in the first quarter of 2026, a reflection of easing construction activity and labor demand. Both nominal and inflation-adjusted wage gains remained calm, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics… Continue reading →

Builder confidence posted a modest gain in May even as buyers grapple with rising mortgage rates and economic uncertainty while builders continue to contend with elevated land, labor and construction costs.

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family… Continue reading →

The House has introduced an NAHB-supported amendment to major housing legislation that would bring greater certainty to the housing market and increase the supply of attainable housing.

The House amendment to the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act that was… Continue reading →

NAHB and industry partners responded this week to a request from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) for recommendations to improve the efficiency of the Nationwide Permit (NWP) program in advance of a potential rulemaking. The NWP, which was… Continue reading →

Bill Owens, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders and a home builder and remodeler from Worthington, Ohio, issued the following statement on amended housing legislation released by the House:

“NAHB commends House leaders for reaching an agreement to… Continue reading →

Prices of building materials used in residential construction, excluding energy, were up 3.7% in April, the fastest pace in three years, according to the most recent Producer Price Index.

Building material prices have seen annualized inflation above 3% every… Continue reading →

Inflation reached a nearly three-year high in April due to increases in energy costs stemming from the war in Iran.

Energy costs drove more than 40% of the monthly increase as national gasoline prices rose to their highest totals in… Continue reading →

An NAHB study recently revealed interest in construction trades among young adults ages 18-25 is twice as high as it was a decade ago, though more work needs to be done to educate the public on the increasing work… Continue reading →

Local code officials this week began voting on proposed changes to building codes. NAHB is asking members to share home builder positions on proposed changes with code officials. If just one member of each HBA in the Federation shares these… Continue reading →

Last month, NAHB and the International Code Council (ICC) released the ICC 700-2025 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) – the fifth edition of the nation’s premier sustainable building standard. Approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the 2025 NGBS… Continue reading →

The U.S. labor market continued to show resilience in April, with job growth persisting despite elevated interest rates and rising geopolitical uncertainty related to the Iran conflict. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%. Hiring gains were concentrated in health… Continue reading →

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an annual observance to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.

There has long been a stigma around discussing mental health… Continue reading →

To help members articulate key housing priorities, NAHB’s Monthly Update provides the latest messaging framework for the Federation. Some highlights for this month include issue updates and talking points related to:

• The expected drop of Canadian lumber duties this summer,… Continue reading →

NAHB’s Certified Master Building Professional (CMBP) and Certified Master Remodeling Professional (CMRP) credentials are designed to set the most accomplished builders and remodelers apart from the rest.

“[CMBP and CMRP] really stand out as master credentials, showing… Continue reading →

The housing affordability conversation has many villains and very few heroes. Builders rarely make either list, which is part of the problem.

Because the people actually moving dirt, managing subs, and closing on lots in this market are absorbing pressures… Continue reading →

The Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released today by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) produced mixed results for the first quarter of 2026. The MMS produces two separate indices. The Multifamily Production Index (MPI) had a reading of 44,… Continue reading →

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NAHB’s signature lobbying event will take place on Wednesday, June 10, in conjunction with the four-day Spring Leadership Meeting in Washington, D.C.

The power of the home-building industry lies with its grassroots advocacy efforts. Participating… Continue reading →

This April, mortgage rates continued to increase as ceasefire negotiations remain inconclusive. According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.34% last month, 16 basis points (bps) higher than in March. The average 15-year rate also increased… Continue reading →

For Jordan Parisse-Ferrarini, a career that began with his family’s small business and tools from a pawn shop has flourished into multiple companies, numerous advisory roles and a passion for developing the next generation of skilled trades professionals.

A licensed… Continue reading →

Constrained supply of existing homes and modest improvement in mortgage rates pushed new home sales higher in March.

Sales of newly built single-family homes rose 7.4% in March, to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 682,000, according to newly released… Continue reading →

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is debuting a new resource called the State Projections of Remodeling (SPR) that will provide a quarterly analysis of remodeling activity for each state in the nation based on total dollar volume, market… Continue reading →

Ed Talks, a new podcast from the Home Builders Institute (HBI), addresses the skilled labor shortage in residential construction. Host Ed Brady, HBI President & CEO, launched the debut episode in conversation with Eugene Graf, builder, longtime NAHB leader,… Continue reading →

Kicking off National Home Remodeling Month this May, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is highlighting recent data that underscores the growing strength of the remodeling sector. The latest figures show remodeling is capturing an increasing share of the… Continue reading →

NAHB’s Spring Leadership Meeting will be held in person June 9-13 in Washington, D.C. In an effort to condense the schedule for that week, subcommittee meetings will be held virtually beginning May 5. 

For members who are… Continue reading →

On the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez are joined by Chief Economist Dr. Robert Dietz to discuss the latest economic news and what it means for housing.

Unprecedented Changes in… Continue reading →

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced this week that they are rescinding a requirement that imposed the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and ASHRAE 90.1-2019 as the minimum energy-efficiency standards… Continue reading →

As NAHB builds toward our 100th anniversary, we’ve launched Blueprint to 100, a bold effort to strengthen and modernize the Federation. At the center of this initiative is the Industry Pulse Check — the largest listening and learning… Continue reading →

OSHA’s annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction begins Monday, May 4. Take a few minutes during the week to pause work and use valuable resources from OSHA and NAHB to educate workers on fall risks and… Continue reading →

Following the April meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the Federal Reserve opted to maintain its current stance, leaving interest rates unchanged. The target for the federal funds rate remains at a top level of 3.75%, where it… Continue reading →

The whir of power tools fills the air as Indiana seventh graders gather around a half-built playhouse and take turns learning basic construction skills.
Builders Association of Elkhart County (BAEC) members guide the work and introduce students to the trades… Continue reading →

Housing production bounced back in March as builders cautiously ramp up production despite ongoing headwinds.

Overall housing starts increased 10.8% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.5 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department… Continue reading →

Bill Owens, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and remodeler from Worthington, Ohio, issued the following statement after the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) announcement… Continue reading →

The American construction labor force is continuing its momentum away from construction trades and towards management, business and technical roles, according to NAHB’s analysis of the latest 2024 data from the American Community Survey (ACS).

The share of construction trades… Continue reading →

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has launched a new landing page for “International Emergency Economic Powers (IEEPA) Duty Refunds,” rolling out a process for recouping IEEPA tariffs. It should be noted that only importers of record… Continue reading →

U.S. population growth slowed notably in the latest population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, with the nation expanding by just 0.5% in 2025, roughly half the pace of the prior year. The deceleration was primarily driven by a sharp… Continue reading →

The so-called “silver tsunami” describes the wave of millions of homes expected to hit the market as older Americans increasingly decide to sell their properties. However, industry experts are noting that this “tsunami” isn’t landing where it’s needed most.

Adults… Continue reading →

As the residential construction industry changes, NAHB must evolve to meet the needs of industry professionals. Blueprint to 100 is our initiative to build an association that better meets industry needs as NAHB approaches the 100th anniversary of our founding.… Continue reading →

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently released the text of a proposed rule that would establish a nationwide standard for determining joint liability for employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and… Continue reading →

In a letter signed by 76 representatives, the Real Estate Caucus and the Build America Caucus called on House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to remove harmful provisions in the Senate-passed 21st Century… Continue reading →

On April 16, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the second version of the National Water Reuse Action Plan (WRAP). The updated version builds on the original’s core mission to advance water reuse across the United States, with a… Continue reading →

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the International Code Council (ICC) proudly announce the release of the ICC 700-2025 National Green Building Standard® (NGBS)—the fifth edition of the nation’s premier residential green building standard. Approved by the American… Continue reading →

Through the Charlotte DeSoto Building Industry Association (CDBIA), Florida students are exploring the skilled trades by showing up on time, wearing company uniforms and shadowing certified professionals on active jobsites.

It’s part of a broader CDBIA effort to… Continue reading →

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered keynote remarks about the state’s housing shortage and efforts to increase home building opoprtunities at the New York State Builders Association’s (NYSBA) inaugural 2026 Empire Building Awards ceremony in March.

“If there’s a failure… Continue reading →

BuilderBooks, the publishing arm of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), released a new edition of its popular home buying resource, Buying Your New Home: A Guide to Home Buying, Second Edition.

Buying a new home is one… Continue reading →