EPA Declares Pre-2015 WOTUS Rule Now in Effect

Advocacy

Apr 03, 2026

NAHB’s Monthly Update Features a Codes Victory and Economic Snapshot

The talking points this month feature news related to federal energy code mandates and the current economic conditions for the housing industry.

Safety

Apr 02, 2026

Call Before You Dig: 6 Key Steps to Prevent Utility Strikes on the Jobsite

April’s National Safe Digging Month is a timely reminder for builders, contractors and trade partners to prioritize one of the most critical and often overlooked jobsite safety practices: preventing utility strikes.

Economics

Mar 31, 2026

Soft Construction Labor Market Shows Decline for Open Positions

The number of open positions in construction in February was down year-over-year, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS).

Economics

Mar 30, 2026

NAHB HBGI: Micro Markets Lone Bright Spot for Single-Family Building in Fourth Quarter

Single-family construction declined further in the fourth quarter in all but sparsely populated micro counties, according to the NAHB Home Building Geography Index (HBGI).

Economics

Mar 26, 2026

State/Local Property Tax Revenue Rises Past $210 Billion in the Fourth Quarter

Property tax revenue collected by state and local governments rose for the ninth consecutive quarter according to the Census Bureau’s quarterly summary of state and local tax revenue.