EPA Declares Pre-2015 WOTUS Rule Now in Effect

Leading Suppliers Council

Jul 20, 2026

Rethinking HVAC Design to Maximize Living Space in New Multifamily Homes

Higher construction costs, tighter lot sizes, and continued demand for multifamily housing are pushing project teams to rethink how space is allocated. This shift has particularly driven the development of more flexible HVAC system platforms.

Advocacy

Jul 17, 2026

Builders Celebrate Major Housing Win in Delaware

The Housing for Every Delawarean Act addresses the state’s housing shortage by creating a more predictable framework for housing development while continuing to respect local planning and community standards.

Economics

Jul 17, 2026

Multifamily Gains Lift Overall Starts Despite Single-Family Decline

Strong multifamily growth pushed overall housing starts higher in June, while single-family production remained sluggish as elevated mortgage rates, rising construction costs and persistent labor shortages continued to weigh on the market.

Economics

Jul 16, 2026

Builder Sentiment Stays Weak as Affordability Concerns Persist

Economic uncertainty and persistent affordability challenges driven by rising material prices, high land costs, and elevated mortgage rates continue to weigh on builder sentiment.

Economics

Jul 15, 2026

Building Material Prices Continue to Rise Despite Energy Price Declines

Residential building material prices, excluding energy, rose 0.5% in June and were up 4.6% from a year ago. Lower energy prices were apparent in June, as energy input prices fell 10.3% over the month. Meanwhile, prices for services rose 5.2% over the year, and were up 1.0% from the previous month.