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Advocacy Stay on Message: Access NAHBs Latest Housing Talking Points

The monthly update provides talking points to help members stay informed with clear and consistent messages on issues affecting the residential construction industry.

Fall Leadership Meeting Watch Livestreams of Key Fall Leadership Meetings

NAHB leadership will gather Oct. 6-8 for the 2026 Fall Leadership Meeting in Detroit. Members and HBA staff not in attendance can view livestreams of the key meetings.

Economics U.S. Economy Adds 29,000 Jobs in September as Prior Months Are Revised Down

The U.S. labor market cooled in September, with nonfarm payroll employment increasing by just 29,000 as downward revisions erased most of August’s previously reported strength. The unemployment rate edged up to 4.2%, as both employment and the labor force continued to grow.

Economics Private Residential Construction Spending Posts Broad-Based Gains in August

Private residential construction spending rose in August 2026 following a series of declines during the second quarter of the year. According to the latest construction spending data from the U.S. Census Bureau, private residential construction spending came in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of $882.3 billion in August, up 1.1% from July but down 4.8% from a year ago.

Economics AI Exposure Remains Relatively Low Across Most Construction Occupations

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing how work gets done, but its impact varies considerably across occupations. For most construction occupations, near-term exposure to AI remains relatively low.