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Workforce Development HBA Support Helps Student-Built Home Program Enter 10th Year

For nearly a decade, the Lakes Region Builders and Remodelers Association has partnered with the local J. Oliva Huot Technical Center to strengthen New Hampshire's residential construction workforce and prepare students for careers in the industry.

Advocacy Podcast: Will Congress Flip This November?

On the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, Chief Advocacy Officer Ken Wingert joins CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez to discuss what to expect ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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.