NAHB Articles
NAHB Articles
- Blueprint to 100: Industry Pulse Check Launches May 1 April 24, 2026Blueprint to 100 is NAHB's initiative to build an association that better meets industry needs as we approach the 100th anniversary of our founding. The Industry Pulse Check — launching Friday, May 1 — is our first step in this initiative to gain the insights we need to build an association that meets your needs.
- Labor Department Proposes New Joint Employer Rule for Wage and Hour Enforcement April 24, 2026The Department of Labor (DOL) released the text of a proposed rule that would establish a nationwide standard for determining joint liability for under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act.
- NAHB Applauds Lawmakers’ Push to Remove Harmful Mandate from Major Housing Package April 23, 2026In a letter signed by 76 representatives, the Real Estate Caucus and the Build America Caucus called on House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to remove harmful provisions in the Senate-passed 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act that mandate the forced sale of single-family build-to-rent (BTR) housing.
- EPA’s Water Reuse Action Plan 2.0 Focuses on Forward-Thinking Conservation Solutions April 23, 2026On April 16, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the second version of the National Water Reuse Action Plan (WRAP). The updated version builds on the original’s core mission to advance water reuse across the United States, with a focus on collaborative implementation, water security, sustainability and resilience.
- NAHB and ICC Release 2025 Edition of the National Green Building Standard® April 22, 2026NAHB and the International Code Council (ICC) proudly announce the release of the ICC 700-2025 National Green Building Standard® (NGBS)—the fifth edition of the nation’s premier residential green building standard. Approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the 2025 NGBS continues to define the benchmark for sustainable residential construction, renovation and land development across […]
- Jobsite Visits Offer Florida Teens Firsthand Look into the Trades April 22, 2026Through the Charlotte DeSoto Building Industry Association, Florida students are exploring the skilled trades by shadowing certified professionals on active jobsites.
- NY Governor Spotlights Importance of Home Building at HBA Awards Ceremony April 21, 2026Highlighting her “Let Them Build” agenda, Hochul explained the struggle for young adults in the region to purchase an apartment or starter home, and her proposed solutions to help fix the issue.
- NAHB Publication Offers Housing Professionals Tools to Help Boost Customer Satisfaction and Sales April 21, 2026BuilderBooks, the publishing arm of NAHB, released a new edition of its popular home buying resource, Buying Your New Home: A Guide to Home Buying, Second Edition.
- Electrical Safety is Important to Everyone on a Home Building Site April 20, 2026Electrical safety on jobsites can often be overlooked by many workers whose primary jobs do not include electrical work. But all workers and visitors on a home building jobsite can be exposed to electric risk if proper safety procedures are not followed.
- More Young Adults Interested in the Construction Trades, but Challenges Persist April 20, 2026A new study conducted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reveals that more young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 are interested in the construction trades but more work needs to be done to educate the public that there are increasing opportunities for rewarding, lucrative careers in the skilled trades.
- Single-Family Permits Decline Sharply to Start 2026 April 17, 2026Residential construction activity began 2026 on a mixed note, with single-family permitting weakening significantly while multifamily activity remained relatively stable.
- 9 NHE Grants Boost Residential Construction Visibility April 17, 2026The National Housing Endowment (NHE), NAHB's philanthropic arm, created its Homebuilding Education Leadership Program (HELP) to increase the number of qualified graduates entering the home building industry. Since 2009, HELP has invested more than $6.2 million in grants to 60 colleges and universities.
- Iran War Adds to Economic Headwinds April 16, 2026A multidimensional supply shock is weakening the U.S. economy, fueled by the delayed effects of the 2025 trade wars and tariffs, elevated oil prices, and persistent policy uncertainty. NAHB Chief Economist Dr. Robert Dietz provides a high-level summary of key economic markers.
- HBAs Celebrated for Member Growth and Retention with Grand Awards April 16, 2026The latest Grand Awards winners include 22 local associations and 10 state associations.
- NAHB Mourns the Passing of Former Wichita Area BA President and CEO Wess Galyon April 15, 2026Wesley “Wess” Galyon, who served as president and CEO of the Wichita Area Builders Association for forty years, passed away.
- Builder Sentiment Posts Notable Decline on Economic Uncertainty April 15, 2026Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell four points to 34 in April, according to the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today. This is the lowest level since September 2025.
- Canadian Lumber Duties Expected to Drop This Summer April 14, 2026The U.S. Department of Commerce has signaled that it plans to lower antidumping and countervailing tariffs later this year on imports of Canadian softwood lumber products from the current rate of about 35.16% to 24.83% following its annual review of existing tariffs.
- 3 Key Reasons to Become a Speaker at IBS 2027 April 14, 2026What if one speaking opportunity could elevate your reputation, expand your network and put your ideas in front of thousands of the people shaping the future of home building? That’s exactly what the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) offers.
- White House Economic Report Cites NAHB Regulatory Housing Studies April 13, 2026The White House today released its Economic Report of the President (ERP) that contains a section on housing and homeownership that cites NAHB regulatory studies.
- New York Builders Win Legal Challenge on Onerous Wetlands Rule April 13, 2026In an important win for New York home builders and housing affordability, the New York State Supreme Court has issued a decision annulling the state’s new definition of what a “freshwater wetland” is based on violations of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA).