In the 50 largest US metros, growth is in the suburbs

Suburbs' rise from accessory communities reliant on the major cities they serve to independent economic engines has been slow but certain. 

By Sean Barry • Dec. 6, 2016

Which US congressional districts had the most homebuilders in 2015?

Even in regions where construction employment is the highest, skilled labor can be hard to find.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 6, 2016

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Labor

A roundup of articles about issues affecting the workforce.

By Construction Dive staff

Supply-side headwinds drive US home prices up again in October

Price appreciation could be set to cool in some markets in 2017.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 6, 2016

Airbnb to crack down on rental limits in London, Amsterdam

The move brings the home-sharing service in line with local laws limiting short-term rentals.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 5, 2016

Blackstone Group's Invitation Homes files IPO

The Dallas-based company expects to raise $7.5 billion through the sale of $1.5 billion in shares.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 5, 2016

Related Midwest snags $240M construction loan for Chicago tower

Despite a tight construction lending environment, some major projects are still managing to bag jumbo loans.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 5, 2016

Construction adds 19K jobs, reaches highest employment level since November 2008

Residential payrolls continue to grow while losses in heavy civil and engineering signal that infrastructure firms are struggling to find work.

By Emily Peiffer • Dec. 2, 2016

The top 10 housing markets for 2017

West Coast cities continue to lead as prices and sales there are expected to remain high amid a national slowdown, according to Realtor.com.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 2, 2016

Construction spending surges 0.5% in October with public sector boost

The Commerce Department also revised spending figures for August and September significantly higher than initially reported.

By Emily Peiffer • Dec. 1, 2016

NAHB: Residential construction lending continues to climb in Q3

An easing in lending and a pickup in the loan base is boosting activity despite tight inventory conditions.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 1, 2016

GID bags $2.3B in construction financing for NYC's Waterline Square

The major deal comes as construction lending tightens.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 1, 2016

NYC officials OK 4 new affordable housing projects

The two largest projects will deliver more than 2,000 affordable and semi-affordable units to gentrifying neighborhoods.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 1, 2016

A new twist in the labor shortage: Are infrastructure firms seeking more work than workers?

While the private sector has been plagued with skilled labor shortages, a lack of public works projects has left many contractors in that sector waiting by the phone.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 1, 2016

Why the definition of infrastructure should include public buildings

America's roads and bridges aren't the only projects in need of investment, according to a public opinion survey from the American Institute of Architects.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 1, 2016

NAR: Pending home sales inch up in October

Job creation nationwide helped balance the supply-side headwinds of limited inventory and rising prices.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 30, 2016

Alliance Residential Co. brings 2,200 housing units to Houston

Developers are looking to Texas, where demand for residential inventory is strong.

By Sean Barry • Nov. 30, 2016

Zillow: Home price growth to slow in 2017

What’s been a seller’s market should soon favor buyers – and, by extension, builders.

By Sean Barry • Nov. 30, 2016

S&P/Case-Shiller: Home prices climb to record high in September

While the overall index is ahead of the July 2006 peak, prices in many of the largest cities are still off that mark.

By Sean Barry • Nov. 30, 2016

4 trends that will shape the housing market in 2017

Price growth to slow, millennials bet on the Midwest and more takeaways from Realtor.com's 2017 Housing Forecast.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 30, 2016

NAHB: Single-family built-for-rent claims a small but steady share of housing

However, single-family rental homes took a 35% share as existing homes tend to be turned into rental housing as they age.

By Sean Barry • Nov. 29, 2016

15 cities where median incomes can afford homes

Some of the most active housing markets in the country have the biggest disparity between median incomes and the required salary to afford a home there.

By Sean Barry • Nov. 28, 2016

JLL forecast: Construction industry headed for a slowdown in late 2017

Companies that embrace technology like drones and BIM will be better situated to deal with volatility in the market, according to the report.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 28, 2016

Report: Affordable housing doesn't lower the value of nearby homes

Home values within 2,000 feet of low-income housing projects are similar to those between 2,000 and 4,000 feet from such projects.

By Sean Barry • Nov. 28, 2016

New-home sales take an unexpected dip in October

Falling 1.9% from September, the monthly figure missed analyst expectations as the category's extended recovery continues.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 23, 2016

Zillow: US homeownership rate gears up for a rebound

Builders and lenders are appealing to the growing class of younger, first-time buyers seeking to own homes.

By Sean Barry • Nov. 23, 2016