NAHB Articles
NAHB Articles
- New Training Center Strengthens Florida HBA’s 50-Year Apprenticeship Program March 13, 2026Since 1973, the Northeast Florida Builders Association’s Apprenticeship Program has trained more than 2,500 skilled trades professionals for careers in residential construction.
- Senate Passes Major Housing Legislation Despite Serious Industry Concerns March 12, 2026The Senate today passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act in an attempt to bolster the nation’s housing supply.
- Statement from NAHB Chairman Bill Owens on Passage of Senate Housing Bill March 12, 2026NAHB Chairman Bill Owens issued the following statement after the Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.
- Single-Family Starts Remain Soft in January on Affordability Concerns March 12, 2026Overall housing starts increased 7.2% in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.49 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.
- 5 NAHB BuilderBooks Authors to Celebrate During Women’s History Month March 11, 2026With books published by NAHB BuilderBooks, several accomplished women are helping industry professionals grow their businesses, strengthen leadership skills and address workforce challenges
- Emerging Leader Grant Opens the Door to National Leadership for More Members March 11, 2026Is a member leader at your HBA planning to attend their first NAHB leadership meeting this spring? Encourage them to apply for the NAHB Emerging Leader Grant. Applications are due March 20.
- Podcast: Massive Win in Battle Over Federal Energy Code Mandates March 11, 2026On the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez welcome VP of Legal Advocacy Tom Ward to discuss the impact of the recent court decision on the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) and the Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) final determination to impose the 2021 International Energy […]
- Supreme Court Ruling Raises New Concerns About Cluster Mailboxes March 10, 2026Late last month, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision that illustrates the potential risks associated with the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) push for centralized mail delivery. The ruling has important implications for home builders and developers who are increasingly pressured to install cluster mailboxes in new residential communities.
- NAHB Announces 7 Fall Recruitment Competition Winners March 10, 2026For their efforts, top Builder winners earned LG laundry machines, and Associate winners and all runners-up earned International Builders’ Show (IBS) VIP ticket packages, including registration to the show, IBS House Party tickets, opening ceremony seat reservations and VIP Closing Concert tickets.
- Laura Dwyer Wins SA Walters Lifetime Achievement Award for Systems Built Housing March 9, 2026The NAHB Building Systems Councils has awarded the S.A. Walters Award for Lifetime Achievement in Systems Built Housing to Laura Dwyer, recognizing her decades of leadership, innovation, and service to the homebuilding industry.
- Watch Video Highlights from the Leadership Meetings at the 2026 IBS March 9, 2026NAHB members who were unable to join us in Orlando, Fla., this February for the leadership meetings at the 2026 International Builders' Show can watch some of the highlights on nahb.org.
- NAHB Court Win Vacates HUD 2021 IECC Mandate March 6, 2026A recent court decision in a case brought by NAHB and 15 states pertaining to federal energy code mandates is a major win for our members, housing affordability and common-sense regulations.
- NAHB Commends Court Ruling Vacating HUD 2021 IECC Mandate March 6, 2026NAHB Chairman Bill Owens issued the following statement after the Eastern District Court of Texas issued its decision in a lawsuit brought by NAHB and 15 states challenging the legality of the HUD and USDA rule imposing the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code and the 2019 ASHRAE 90.1 standard on certain housing programs.
- Bill Truex Seeks Certification as a Candidate for 2028 NAHB Third Vice Chairman March 6, 2026The NAHB Nominations Committee announces that Bill Truex, president, Truex Preferred Construction in Englewood, FL, has submitted his Letter of Intent to seek certification as a candidate for NAHB 2028 Third Vice Chairman.
- Why Builders Who Can Add Starts Quickly Win the Next Housing Move March 6, 2026The next meaningful move in housing may come as a gradual shift or a sudden surge. For builders who want to be positioned for growth, Sound Capital offers insights on the financial and operational disciplines that create flexibility when markets turn.
- Builders Identify Key Long-Term Forces Shaping Housing Demand and Industry Health March 5, 2026Results from special questions included in the recent NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) reveal that home builders expect a mix of demographic, economic and technological forces to significantly influence the long-term health of the home building industry and housing demand over the next decade.
- Affordability Posts Mild Gains in Second Half of 2025 but Crisis Continues March 5, 2026Though new and existing homes remain largely unaffordable, the needle moved slightly in the right direction in the second half of 2025, according to the latest data from the NAHB/Wells Fargo Cost of Housing Index (CHI). The CHI results from the fourth quarter of 2025 show that a family earning the nation’s median income of […]
- Top Markets for Remodeling in 2024 March 4, 2026Residential improvement activity remained solid in 2024, supported by an aging housing stock, elevated homeowner equity, and a growing need for aging-in-place improvements. Based on NAHB analysis of data from home improvement loan applications, see which markets saw the most remodeling activity.
- NAHB's Monthly Update Highlights Advocacy Priorities March 4, 2026The talking points this month feature news related to President Trump’s tariffs and NAHB’s 2026 economic outlook.
- National Labor Relations Board Restores 2020 Joint Employer Standard March 3, 2026Late last week, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a final revision of regulations governing the standard for determining joint employer status under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).