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Jun 05, 2025
Podcast: The Future of Construction Training Programs Without Job CorpsOn the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, NAHB CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez react to the latest news on Job Corps and what it means for the home building industry.
Jun 05, 2025
National Safety Month Week 1: Continuous Improvement of Safety CultureNAHB encourages all members to join the Federation and 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 on the jobs.
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Jun 05, 2025
States with Highest and Fastest Rising Construction Wages, 2025Wage growth in construction continued to decelerate in April on a national basis, but the differences across regional markets remain stark.
Jun 04, 2025
Mortgage Applications Dip in May amid Refinance SlowdownMortgage loan applications declined in May, driven by a drop for refinancing activity. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) weekly survey, the Market Composite Index, which measures mortgage application volume, fell 5.5% month-over-month on a seasonally adjusted (SA) basis. Despite the monthly dip, application volume remains 23.7% higher than in May 2024.
Jun 03, 2025
HBGI Q1 2025: Multifamily Growth in Smaller MarketsSingle-family construction growth slowed substantially across all markets in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Home Building Geography Index (HBGI).