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- Women's Share of Construction Workforce Reaches 20-Year HighWomen accounted for 11.3% of the construction workforce in 2025, according to the Current Population Survey (CPS) data. The number of women employed in the industry rose to around 1.37 million.
- Builder Sentiment Falls on Higher Interest Rates and CostsBuilder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell three points to 32 in September, according to the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today.
- How Women in the Trades Are Solving a Critical IssueThe need for a skilled labor force remains a top priority in the industry. This presents a unique opportunity for women across all levels of home building to make a significant impact on this niche sector.
- NAHB Provides Agency Official Inside Look to Inform Changes to Stormwater PermittingNAHB 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 […]
- Associate Members Share Their Top Networking, IBS AdviceWe spoke with three Associate members about their best tips on how to network with peers virtually throughout the year, and how to network in-person at key events such as the International Builders’ Show.
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- Single-Family Starts Rebound but Market Challenges PersistSingle-family housing starts rebounded in August, but production remains down 4.7% year to date as builders contend with rising construction costs, lot and labor shortages, and economic uncertainty. Overall housing starts decreased 2.6% in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.28 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing […]
- With Inflation Uptick, Fed Hikes and Signals More to ComeThe Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate by 25 basis points at the conclusion of its September policy meeting, bringing the target range to 3.75% to 4%. The decision comes amid renewed inflation concerns and an increase in long-term interest rates. Notably, the decision was unanimous 12-0 vote, reflecting a unified view to tackle […]
- Builder Sentiment Falls on Higher Interest Rates and CostsHigher mortgage rates, worsening labor shortages and rising material costs are weighing on builder sentiment. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell three points to 32 in September, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today. Buyer traffic has weakened across much of […]
- Single-Family Permitting Declines Through July as Multifamily Activity Remains StrongerSingle-family permitting activity continued to weaken through the first seven months of 2026, while multifamily permitting remained stronger compared with the same period last year. Although single-family permits declined in most regions and states, multifamily permitting increased in three of the four regions, led by significant gains in the Northeast and West. Over the first […]
- Women’s Share of Construction Workforce Reaches 20-Year High in 2025In 2025, the number of women employed in the construction industry rose to around 1.37 million, an increase of about 31,000 from 2024. Women accounted for 11.3% of total construction employment, the highest share in the past 20 years.  The growing presence of women in construction aligns with the expansion of white-collar jobs in […]
