Why construction workers face one of the highest suicide risks
CDC data found construction suicide rates ran 4 times the national average, as groups expand toolkits and training
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ICE raids strain homebuilder labor, cycle times, and bank lines
ICE arrests rose from 32,545 in May to 49,571 in July; homebuilders cite delays, higher bids, and missed closings in some markets
Modular housing fails to scale. Will policy reforms alter that?
Modular construction has failed to gain market share despite high-profile initiatives. Will federal policy reforms catalyze business mojo?
Mounting ICE raids leave homebuilding’s frontlines frozen in fear
Amid a summer surge in job site raids, homebuilders in some states say that their workers, even those in the U.S. legally, got caught in the crosshairs
New home demand swoons even as sales prices hit a 5-year low
As new orders weakened in July, the median sales price of a new home fell to $393,800, the lowest level recorded since July 2021
Beyond townhomes: tips from the experts on designing for density
Market-specific design, amenities and products can satisfy density requirements and make projects pencil while appealing to buyers
Budget season squeezes private builders on how much risk to carry
NAHB shows development loan effective rates at 12.59%, while single-family starts fell to an 808,000 pace in July
Builder sentiment runs soft as affordability strain subdues orders
Homebuilders continue to rely on incentives to drive sales. Those who buck this trend differentiate on product and community offerings
Keller Williams launches KW Modular agent community
New community offers training, certification and builder connections for KW agents across North America.
Are data centers the next constraint on affordable housing supply?
[Editor’s note: This is part 2 of a 3-part HousingWire special series on the impacts of data centers in housing. Part 1 is here.] In 1998, when Steve Alloy succeeded his father, Martin, as president of Northern Virginia-based Stanley Martin Homes, buying land wisely was, as it is now, both a point of pride and […]