NAHB Articles
NAHB Articles
- Enhance Your Next Land Development Project with the NGBS July 8, 2026The newly released ICC 700-2025 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) defines the benchmark for sustainable residential construction, renovation and land development. Not only does it provide best practices for the design, planning, construction and certification of land development projects, it also evaluates community design, infrastructure and environmental preservation independent of the actual buildings constructed.
- Where Is Home Building Employment Most Concentrated? July 8, 2026Despite nationwide job losses, residential construction remains a significant source of local employment in many markets, particularly in rural areas.
- Pro Builder Accepting Nominations for 2026 Young Guns & Legends Awards July 7, 2026Pro Builder recently announced it is accepting nominations for the 2026 Young Guns & Legends Awards, which honor rising stars and career legends in the residential construction industry.
- Labor Market Cools While Construction Industry Faces Headwinds July 7, 2026The U.S. labor market lost momentum in June, with total nonfarm payroll employment rising by just 57,000 — the smallest gain since February’s outright decline.
- Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to End TPS for Haiti and Syria July 6, 2026A 6-3 Supreme Court ruling on June 25 cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian and Syrian nationals in the U.S.
- Estimating Tools to Efficiently Plan and Increase Profitability July 6, 2026With building material prices on the rise, now is a critical time for project managers to refine their estimating strategies to optimize each build.
- U.S. Declines to Renew USMCA Trade Pact July 2, 2026The Trump administration announced yesterday that it will not renew the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
- U.S. Sawmill Output Continues to Shrink July 2, 2026The lumber industry in the United States is showing signs of tightening capacity, a trend that could have implications for home builders if demand accelerates in the future.
- New York, California Appellate Courts Uphold Appliance Gas Bans July 1, 2026Two federal appellate rulings issued days apart in New York and California upheld restrictions on gas-powered and other fossil-fuel appliances in new construction, dealing a setback for home builders, trade groups and labor organizations that challenged the laws.
- National Log Homes Open House Month Celebrates 15 Years of Log Home Heritage July 1, 2026This July marks the 15th annual National Log Homes Open House Month. Log homes – known for their rustic charm – have a lot to offer. Here are five benefits of log homes.
- Working Families Tax Cuts: More Money in Members’ Pockets July 1, 2026July 4 marks the one-year anniversary of the Working Families Tax Cuts, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — a landmark NAHB-supported law that permanently extended the 2017 tax cuts and delivered major tax relief for working families and small businesses.
- Podcast: The Housing Bill Will (Probably) Become Law. What's In It? June 30, 2026On the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez talk about what’s happening in Washington, D.C., including the most recent updates on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and midterm expectations.
- NAHB Welcomes First Cohort of New Master Credential Holders June 30, 2026As of June 25, 62 industry leaders hold the new title of Certified Master Builder or Remodeler, and the numbers continue to grow weekly.
- Use NAHB Resources to Protect Workers from Heat and UV Exposure June 29, 2026As NAHB recognizes UV Safety Awareness Month in July, it is important for home builders and general contractors to educate workers about the potential risks associated with ultraviolet (UV) radiation and have plans and resources in place to keep them safe on the jobsite.
- From Builder to Elected Official: How to Run for Office with Confidence June 29, 2026NAHB’s election guidebook program can help NAHB members and industry leaders who are thinking about running for office lead effective state or local campaigns.
- New NAHB Guide Addresses One of the Biggest Barriers to Missing Middle Housing: Financing June 26, 2026NAHB has released a new guide on financing missing middle housing. The guide is designed to help builders, developers and lenders better understand why these projects often struggle to secure financing and what can be done to close the gap.
- Meet Robert Wood, the 2025 NAHB Remodeler of the Year June 26, 2026When Robert Wood and his wife Heather first started their company Mountainwood Homes back in 2008, one of their goals was to win a national award. That goal was achieved at the 2026 International Builders’ Show in Orlando, when Robert was named NAHB’s Remodeler of the Year.
- Custom Builder Transforms a Tuscan Time Capsule Into a Modern Showpiece for IBS 2027 June 25, 2026When the International Builders’ Show returns to Las Vegas in 2027, attendees will get a firsthand look at how an aging luxury residence can be transformed into a contemporary showpiece.
- NAHB Legal Action Fund Awards $175,000 in Legal Support at Spring Meeting June 25, 2026At its recent meeting at the 2026 Spring Leadership Meeting in D.C., the NAHB Legal Action Committee reviewed requests for Legal Action Fund assistance and recommended a total of $175,000 in legal grants, which was approved by the NAHB Board of Directors.
- HUD Announces 14 Regulatory Changes to Help Lower Housing Costs June 24, 2026The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced 14 policy changes to its Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Single Family mortgage insurance program aimed at lowering costs, easing regulatory burdens, and improving affordability for Americans using FHA-insured mortgages.