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California lawmakers are considering Assembly Bill 306, which proposes a temporary freeze on updates to the state’s building code until

As climate-related disasters grow more frequent and severe, the need for resilient housing has become increasingly urgent. Federal disaster assistance

In April 2025, sales of newly built single-family homes in the U.S. increased by 10.9% to a seasonally adjusted annual

In April 2025, the Producer Price Index (PPI) for inputs to new residential construction—excluding capital investment, labor, and imports—fell by

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has expressed concerns regarding the potential impact of the House’s proposed budget package on

Chicago is addressing its affordable housing crisis by establishing a city-owned nonprofit housing developer, the Residential Investment Corp., to create

The White House is preparing to phase out the Energy Star program for home appliances as part of a broader

The homebuilding industry in 2025 is experiencing significant transformations driven by affordability concerns and the need for resilient structures. Builders

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) promotes a voluntary, market-driven approach to sustainability in the residential construction industry. At

In the first quarter of 2025, multifamily developer confidence declined, as reported by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)

A recent analysis highlights how home builders are increasingly focused on innovation in building products to combat the rising cost

In April 2025, U.S. inflation continued its downward trend, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising by 0.2% month-over-month and

On May 12, 2025, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Chairman Buddy Hughes issued a statement following the announcement

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Indoor airPLUS program is a voluntary partnership initiative aimed at improving indoor air quality in

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced that builders and developers can now access a $5,000 federal tax credit

In the first quarter of 2025, the U.S. economy contracted by 0.3%, marking its first decline since early 2022, according

In the first quarter of 2025, housing’s share of the U.S. economy rose to 16.4%, marking its highest level since

Steve Baden, Executive Director of RESNET, shared insights into the evolution of residential construction over the past five years. He

In March 2025, Carrier announced the release of its first Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for residential HVAC systems in North

The Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) will host its 2025 High Performance Home Builder Summit from September 17–19 at

A recent blog post by Home Innovation Research Labs explores what builders seek in innovative building products. The article highlights

As housing affordability becomes a growing concern, U.S. home builders are adjusting their designs to align with evolving buyer preferences.

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports that the ongoing global trade war is exerting significant pressure on the

The NGBS Green +RESILIENCE certification recognizes homes that exceed standard building codes by at least 30% in resilience and durability,

The Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia is set to host the state’s first Phius (Passive House Institute US) design-certified passive