Men (not) at work: Will construction's lingering labor shortage ever rebound?

Two million one-time workers are nowhere to be found. How can builders cope with the effects of the mass industry exodus?

By Sharon O'Malley • June 23, 2015

Construction design firm profits reach 6-year high

Still, the median for A/E companies remains below its 2007 peak and is not "an acceptable profit margin at all," according to the CEO of PSMJ Resources.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 22, 2015

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RealtyTrac: Foreclosure filings reach 19-month high

May’s increase was driven by an uptick in bank repossessions.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 19, 2015

Power sector slowdown hinders pace of construction growth

FMI reported that building of manufacturing facilities is growing faster than all other industries.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 18, 2015

Construction industries dominate list of fastest-growing small businesses

Climbing spending and dwindling unemployment have made the sector a leader, according to Sageworks.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 18, 2015

Wells Fargo: Misconceptions of mortgage requirements deter potential new homebuyers

Still, 65% of the 2,016 adults polled said they believe homeownership “is a dream come true.”

By Sharon O'Malley • June 18, 2015

Renting poised to outpace ownership as new households form

The Urban Institute pointed to tight credit, student debt and a lack of interest as barriers for first-time homebuyers.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 15, 2015

TN law creates nonprofit corporation to recruit young construction workers

The Go Build Tennessee Act will fund the campaign with state revenue from contractor fines and license renewal fees.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 15, 2015

3 in 5 Americans believe housing crisis still lingering

Still, a growing number said homeownership is a good investment.  

By Sharon O'Malley • June 15, 2015

Mortgage applications spike as buyers lock in slowly climbing rates

Despite last week’s increase in activity, applications for new home loans dropped in May.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 12, 2015

Fannie Mae: Consumers optimistic about buying, selling homes

Still, 46% believe it would be difficult to qualify for a mortgage, the May National Housing Survey found.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 10, 2015

CoreLogic: Foreclosure inventory dwindles, but still burdens 'too many families'

The number of homeowners with delinquent mortgages is double the pre-recession rate.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 10, 2015

Construction unemployment dips in 49 states

Wyoming and its neighbors have the lowest jobless rates in the industry.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 9, 2015

Construction sector adds 17K jobs in May

Industry unemployment fell to 6.7% as the national economy grew by 280,000 positions.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 8, 2015

Construction employment grows in majority of metro areas year-over-year

The rallying private sector has created jobs as federal funding for public projects lags, the AGC reported.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 4, 2015

Report: Senior citizens drowning in mortgage debt

Still, builders remain optimistic about the 55+ housing market.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 3, 2015

Fed officials hint interest rates likely stable – for now

Analysts are reacting to news of a shrinking economy with predictions of a delayed short-term rate hike.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 3, 2015

The neglected bellwether of industry stability: Fluctuating number of construction firms

The count has failed to rebound strongly since the steep recession dip, leaving many to question the progress of construction's recovery.  

By Emily Peiffer • June 3, 2015

Construction spending skyrockets to 6-year high

Economists are looking to the sector to help the overall economy rebound.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 2, 2015

AGC: Volatile construction employment numbers reflect shaky industry recovery

30 states added construction jobs during April, up from only 19 in March.

By Emily Peiffer • May 27, 2015

Climbing home prices elicit concerns of another bubble

An economist said prices have historically increased about 1% each year, but the current rate is four times faster.

By Deborah Barrington • May 27, 2015

Mortgage applications slip for 5th consecutive week

The Mortgage Bankers Association also reported interest rates continued their slow rise.

By Emily Peiffer • May 27, 2015

Fed likely to delay interest rate hike, minutes reveal

Analysts now predict the federal increase, which would affect mortgage rates, will occur later this year or in early 2016.

By Emily Peiffer • May 21, 2015

Mortgage applications wane as interest rates climb

The Mortage Bankers Association's report Wednesday offered a less optimistic picture of the housing market's current state.

By Emily Peiffer • May 20, 2015

Dow, S&P rise following lackluster NAHB builder confidence results

Economists point to the unexpected drop in optimism as one more reason for the Fed to delay its interest rate hike.

By Emily Peiffer • May 19, 2015