Housing Share of GDP in Q1 2024 Rises Above 16% ibush Thu, 04/25/2024 - 11:29 The increase marks the first time GDP has surpassed 16% since 2022 When looking at gross domestic product (GDP), housing plays a significant role as one of the most important sectors of the economy and contributes to the growth of the wider U.S. economy, creating jobs and affecting the consumer economy in a variety of ways, including wealth building. During the Q1 2024, housing’s share of the U.S. economy rose to 16.1%, the National Association of Home Builders' Eye On Housing reports, marking the first time ..read more

New Study Examines Barriers and Solutions in Manufactured Housing ibush Tue, 04/23/2024 - 20:38 The study from Harvard's Joint Center looks at the challenges faced by developers using manufactured housing and how they're overcoming those barriers Manufactured housing can offer significantly reduced construction costs compared with conventional site-built homes and has the potential to have a real impact on attainability in today's housing market where home values continue to outpace increases in income. But there are barriers to the wider adoption of manufactured housing as a cost-saving s ..read more

The advantages of ForceField® Weather Barrier System kcichowicz Tue, 04/23/2024 - 11:00 Georgia-Pacific Building Products’ John Chamberlin talks with host Adam Grubb about how ForceField® Weather Barrier System can help improve the airtightness of your buildings. John also explains how their latest accessories were designed to give you the perfect balance of performance and efficiency.   Enabled Active The advantages of ForceField® Weather Barrier System Video ID 6350628489112 Video Duration 0:03:44.789 Tags professional builder (pb) Reference ID rid:k4aTkqg0b__pub:PBM__aid:6 ..read more

Mortgage Rates Are Up but New-Home Sales Still Solid in March ibush Tue, 04/23/2024 - 13:42 Lack of existing home inventory drove a rise in new-home sales, despite higher interest rates in March Despite higher interest rates during March, lack of existing home inventory drove a rise in new-home sales, the National Association of Home Builders' Eye On Housing reports. As far as inventory of newly built single-family homes goes, March saw inventory levels rise by 2.6% from February, which was a 10.2% year over year increase, while the median new-home sale price in March w ..read more

The advantages of ForceField® Weather Barrier System kcichowicz Tue, 04/23/2024 - 11:00 Georgia-Pacific Building Products’ John Chamberlin talks with host Adam Grubb about how ForceField® Weather Barrier System can help improve the airtightness of your buildings. John also explains how their latest accessories were designed to give you the perfect balance of performance and efficiency.   Enabled Active 2001-SGC-Georgia Pacific-Booth Video-Event Video revision 3 Video ID 6350628489112 Video Duration 0:03:44.789 Tags professional builder (pb) Advertising Ad Supported Video St ..read more

Light But Tough: MDLR Brands’ Building Panels qpurcell Tue, 04/23/2024 - 09:33 The building panels manufactured by Tennessee-based MDLR Brands are so lightweight that just four people can carry a panel sheet measuring 8 by 32 feet. “You couldn’t have four men carry an 8-by-32 wooden or metal SIP,” says Harrison Langley, CEO, MDLR (pronounced “modular”) Brands. MDLR Brands’ composite SIPs (structural insulated panels) weigh in at just over 1 pound per square foot. As a result, builders don’t need forklifts or cranes to install them. Instead, a simple pulley system and a couple of workers can m ..read more

Mention of Eco-Friendly Home Features Is on the Rise in Sales Listings ibush Mon, 04/22/2024 - 09:01 Home listing descriptions using eco-friendly terms have been rising over the past five years in line with growing consumer interest in the environment and energy efficiency As consumer awareness of climate change and energy efficiency rise, eco-friendly home features are also becoming more common and sought after by buyers. This increasing awareness is reflected in home listing descriptions and the home features agents promote in their listings. Listing descriptions mentioning certain ..read more

Todd Dawalt Todd Dawalt is the founder and host of The Construction Leading Edge podcast, dedicated to helping construction business owners from his experience managing projects from bathroom remodels to high-rise buildings. Now, he coaches construction business owners to systematize their business so it runs without them. Contact him at todd@constructionleadingedge.com rbinsacca Fri, 04/19/2024 - 14:16 ..read more

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2023 BALA Winners: The Best of the Best ibush Thu, 04/18/2024 - 15:50 You'll find plenty of inspiration in these four award-winning projects from the Best in American Living Awards Michele Lerner From stylish custom homes to a mixed-use infill project in Music City, these four award-winning projects from the 2023 Best in American Living Awards (BALA) exemplify the tenets of outstanding housing and community design. Scroll down to be inspired.    Elegance and Sustainability Wrapped in Mid-Century Modern Style PROJECT SPECS: The Burch Creek Home AWARD: Home of the Year LOCATION: So ..read more