Building Industry Workplace Safety

Job place safety is a priority in any workplace, but it is especially important in the building industry where our employees and coworkers are interacting with heavy machinery, and power tools regularly. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) offers a variety of safety resources to assist in keeping members safe.

What Builders are Featuring in Today’s Homes

America’s home builders closely follow the preferences of today’s home buyers to ensure they enjoy their new homes. For example, builders responded at the height of the pandemic by adding square footage in new homes since people were spending more time at home. Now the trend is shifting, partly due to housing affordability factors. Here are a few notable trends in the residential construction industry based on recent U.S. Census Bureau data analyzed by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). 

Get to Know Energy Efficiency Lingo

According to research from the National Association of Home Builders nearly half of home buyers are willing to invest $5,000 or more to save $1,000 annually on their utility bills, and 35% are willing to spend upwards of $10,000. 

Single-Family Home Size Continues to Trend Higher

COVID-19 has impacted the way many home owners utilize their space. With more time spent at home, there is an increased preference among home owners to have more space to accommodate a range of activities from teleworking to managing hybrid … Continued

Simple Repairs to Help Sell Your Home

If you’re ready to put your home on the market, you’ll likely want to sell it quickly and secure the best price. Most homes have general wear and tear and potential home buyers will take notice. At the same time, … Continued