EPA Declares Pre-2015 WOTUS Rule Now in Effect

Disaster Response

Aug 05, 2026

How to Help Spokane Relief and Recovery Efforts

A series of fast-moving wildfires recently broke out in and around Spokane, Wash., causing widespread destruction. In response, the Spokane Home Builders Association is accepting donations to the Spokane Wildfire Disaster Relief Fund to provide support to the communities hit hardest by the wildfires.

Membership

Aug 05, 2026

Spring Membership Drive Rewards Strongest HBA Recruiters

Forty-eight home builders associations (HBAs) achieved tremendous recruitment and retention success in the 2026 Membership Drive program.

Economics

Aug 04, 2026

Construction Job Openings Rising

The number of open positions in the construction sector increased in June, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The current level of open jobs is down measurably from three years ago due to declines in construction activity, particularly in housing.

Economics

Aug 03, 2026

Residential Construction Spending Slips as Remodeling Activity Weakens

Private residential construction spending declined 0.3% in June, while substantial downward revisions to improvement (remodeling) spending significantly altered the sector’s recent trajectory.

Economics

Jul 31, 2026

Housing’s Share of GDP Moves Lower in the Second Quarter

Housing’s share of the economy was 15.8% in the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest estimates of GDP produced by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This share is down from 15.9% in the first quarter and is at the lowest level since 2019.