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- NAHB Supports Supplemental WOTUS Proposal, Calls for Clear Final RuleNAHB submitted comments on Oct. 9 supporting the Trump administration’s September 2026 supplemental waters of the United States (WOTUS) proposal. The proposal creates a new framework for determining which waters and wetlands are federally regulated under the Clean Water Act.
- Central Tennessee HBA's Award-Winning Membership Growth PlanThe Home Builders Association of Central Tennessee focused on expanding its footprint in previously underserved areas by appointing new charter presidents to promote membership, build relationships with local officials and provide networking opportunities in outlying counties.
- Key Housing Trends Among the 55+ PopulationAdults ages 55 and older make up a large and growing share of the U.S. population and play an important role in the U.S. housing market. Only 16% of NAHB Builder members, however, reported building age-restricted housing for people age 55 or older, according to 2025 Member Census. For builders and remodelers targeting this demographic, […]
- Be Aware of Hidden Jobsite Safety Issues During Cold WeatherWith fall here, it is important to know the dangers of cold stress and the best ways to stay safe and warm on your jobsites. It is also important to know some hidden dangers in the cold weather.
- How to Land a Career in ConstructionParticipation in NAHB's Student Chapters provides great exposure to the industry, and staying sharp in the classroom and utilizing rapidly evolving online building tools are essential to landing full-time employment.
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- Labor Shortages a Growing ProblemLabor shortages in the home building industry are becoming more widespread, according to recent results from the NAHB/Well Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) survey. The September 2026 HMI survey asked builders about shortages in 16 specific trades. The percentage of builders reporting a shortage (either serious or some) of labor they employ directly ranged from […]
- Inflation Accelerated in SeptemberHigher energy prices pushed inflation to a four-month high in September, keeping pressure on the Fed as inflation has remained above its 2% target for more than five years. Gasoline prices remained the largest driver of headline inflation, accounting for over half of the monthly increase. On a non-seasonally adjusted basis, the Consumer Price Index […]
- Existing Home Sales Increased in SeptemberExisting home sales rose after three months of declines as improved inventory gave buyers more negotiating power. As buyers wait for rate relief, homes are sitting on the market longer and for-sale inventory reached the highest level in over a decade. Despite the increase, August and September sales remained the slowest this year. With mortgage […]
- Median Age in Construction Holds at 42The median age of construction workers is 42, one year older than a typical worker in the national labor force, according to NAHB analysis of the latest 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) data. At the same time, younger workers are becoming a growing part of the construction workforce. Despite some improvements since the peak of […]
- 16% of NAHB Builders Reported Building Age-Restricted Housing in 2025Only 16% of NAHB builder members reported building age-restricted housing for people age 55 or older, according to 2025 Member Census. Even though it is down one percentage point from the previous year, this share has remained within a narrow band (15%-17%) since this question was introduced in the survey in 2009. The likelihood of […]
