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

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Labor

A roundup of articles about issues affecting the workforce.

By Construction Dive staff

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dodge Data: Construction starts slip 4% in October

The second-consecutive down month signals that building activity is settling back to a normal pace after August starts skyrocketed.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 23, 2016

Seattle council OKs $29M affordable housing bond measure

This follows a $290 million levy passed by voters in August, leading some to question whether the additional funds are necessary.

By Sean Barry • Nov. 23, 2016

Custom home starts hit a post-recession high

Their share of the overall market is still off the cycle peak, according to an analysis of Census Bureau data by the National Association of Home Builders.

By Sean Barry • Nov. 23, 2016

Existing-home sales approach 10-year high in October

Pent-up demand is slowly being released back into the market.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 22, 2016

Report: Multifamily construction surge to continue through Q2 2017

Supply-side headwinds like tight labor conditions will spread the deliveries over several months.

By Sean Barry • Nov. 22, 2016

NY governor approves another $300M for NYC affordable housing

The move raises the amount of state-allocated bonding authority for the city to $771 million this year, which should contribute 6,000 units.

By Sean Barry • Nov. 22, 2016

Student-oriented affordable housing set to rise in Portland, OR

The Amy’s 141 units are expected to be priced at least 15% below market while featuring student-oriented amenities. 

By Sean Barry • Nov. 22, 2016

ABC ranks US states based on 'free enterprise' environment for construction

Louisiana claimed the top spot due to its use of public-private partnerships, success with career and technical education programs and right-to-work legislation.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 22, 2016