Construction employment gains momentum in May

The residential sector led the month's growth with 7,100 new positions reported.

By Mary Tyler March • June 2, 2017

Owners are making moves in these housing markets

Colorado Springs, CO, Charleston, SC, and Raleigh, NC, have the greatest ratio of properties that are likely to sell in the next 30 days relative to overall stock.

By Mary Tyler March • June 2, 2017

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Labor

A roundup of articles about issues affecting the workforce.

By Construction Dive staff

After 9-year delay, 3K-home Sacramento, CA MPC moves forward

The revived project follows the lifting of a flood-related federal ban on construction in the area and a slow return to building.

By Katy Tomasulo • June 2, 2017

CA leads most active housing markets in May

Meanwhile, Midland, TX, and Kennewick, WA, joined the top 10 as strong industries there propel population growth and residential and commercial development.

By Katy Tomasulo • June 2, 2017

Foreign investment in US housing could slow this year

Already, a lack of interest from international buyers is contributing to volatility in the luxury housing market. 

By Mary Tyler March • June 1, 2017

Construction spending dips in April after 2017's strong start

On the positive side, April's spending figure is 6.7% ahead of last year, and spending in the first four months of 2017 is up 5.8% year-over-year.

By Mary Tyler March • June 1, 2017

Southern CA struggles to keep up with housing demand

The region is doing slightly better than the state at-large at providing enough housing to keep up with population increases.

By Katy Tomasulo • June 1, 2017

Consumer confidence continues to slide in May

However, the index still reflects a positive economic outlook as home values, employment and wage growth all continue their upward trend.

By Katy Tomasulo • June 1, 2017

Rising rents, home prices discourage DC's would-be buyers

A host of new, rental-focused development in the District targets millennials, for whom near-term homeownership is typically a long shot.

By Mary Tyler March • June 1, 2017

The big small business: Inside the world of franchise homebuilding

The model targets entrepreneurs who want to make a move into building and pros looking to strike out on their own or expand into new markets.

By Katy Tomasulo • June 1, 2017

Some US cities may finally be meeting housing demand

Many of the country's fastest-growing cities are beginning to see the addition of new housing stock keep up with population growth, but critical shortages remain.

By Mary Tyler March • May 31, 2017

Q&A: How CO builders are using technical training to fill the worker pipeline

Michael Smith, director of the Colorado Homebuilding Academy, discusses efforts to train students, veterans and other potential workers in the construction trades.

By Debbie Reslock • May 31, 2017

S&P/Case-Shiller: Home prices reach 33-month high in March

Despite falling short of analyst expectations, the month's activity represents the biggest growth in nearly three years.

By Mary Tyler March • May 31, 2017

Seattle's extreme housing crunch expected to continue

Redfin reports that the West Coast tech hub is poised to overtake San Francisco and Oakland, CA, as the U.S. housing market with the most constrained inventory.

By Katy Tomasulo • May 31, 2017

Tight supply drives pending home sales down in April

All U.S. regions saw a decrease in activity in the category, which posted its largest year-over-year decline since June 2014.

By Mary Tyler March • May 31, 2017

Remodeling spending growth to continue in 2017

Owners in parts of New York and California are expected to spend the most on home-improvement projects, the National Association of Home Builders said.

By Mary Tyler March • May 30, 2017

Homeowners' edge over renters shrinks in some markets

Owning remains a better long-term bet in the top U.S. housing markets, though escalating home prices and flat rents could change the game, Zillow found.

By Katy Tomasulo • May 30, 2017

Zillow: Home values exceed pre-recession peak

Industry observers aren't fearing another bubble, however, as price growth this time around is being fueled by heavy demand and tight supply.

By Mary Tyler March • May 26, 2017

DC metro area commercial construction surged 69% in 2016

All subregions — Northern Virginia, suburban Maryland and Washington, DC — saw increases in commercial activity last year after the overall 31% plunge in 2015.

By Kim Slowey • May 26, 2017

TX developer uses blockchain to finance community construction

Digital asset technology is growing in use across industries as a way to facilitate and track business transactions.

By Katy Tomasulo • May 26, 2017

Continued cooling in multifamily activity lowers outlook in Q1

Completions in the segment are expected to taper this year as projects wrap up and banks step back from financing new, large deals.

By Mary Tyler March • May 26, 2017

New San Francisco law rewards developers for adding affordable housing

Developers will earn up to two extra floors if 30% of the building’s units are set aside as affordable in an effort to contend with a state-wide housing shortage.

By Katy Tomasulo • May 26, 2017

What's driving new-home sales outside major metros?

Developers are filling urban cores with luxury housing, leaving those cities and their suburbs wanting for affordable homes as centers of demand shift.

By Katy Tomasulo • May 25, 2017

Single-family rental companies tap into new construction

The build-to-rent sector is targeting consumers who want to live in a single-family home but aren't ready or able to buy.

By Katy Tomasulo • May 25, 2017

Easing AD&C credit conditions quicken their pace in Q1

Residential construction loans have been on a largely upward trend, with continued growth in Q1 as loan volume correlates with credit conditions.

By Mary Tyler March • May 25, 2017