Analysis from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data indicates that 96% of construction-related jobs have a low or moderate risk of artificial intelligence (AI) exposure. Roles such as carpenters, laborers, roofers and equipment operators remain largely insulated from job disruption from AI, largely due to the physical nature of the job. Only two jobs indicated high exposure: construction managers and construction and building inspectors. “Relatively low current AI exposure does not mean that construction is insulated from technological change,” said…
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Remodel of the Week: Renova Renovations
Renova Renovations gave a second life to this now-modernized kitchen in West Delray Beach, Fla. White cabinets and marble counters define the kitchen, with stainless steel appliances integrated into the layout. A wooden range connects to the ceiling and effortlessly matches the cabinetry. Hardwood flooring connects the working and gathering areas. Pendant and recessed lighting, smart home features and glass door adjustments complete the scope of the renovated space. The new design embodies modern luxury, expanding the space visually and functionally. Read Full Article Photo Credit: Renova Renovations
Read MoreSingle-family homes with private water and sewers increase
According to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) analysis of the Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction, approximately 10% of single-family homes started in 2025 had private wells and 17% relied on individual septic systems. This means that the share of new homes built with individual wells and septic systems increased in 2025 compared to the previous year. Nationally, most new homes were connected to public water systems. However, the remaining 10% used private wells, up one percentage point from the previous year. For sewage disposal, approximately 83% of new single-family…
Read MoreExisting home sales see 1.5% boost in September
According to a new release from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), existing home sales saw a slight increase of 1.5% month-over-month in September. Regionally, the West and the South both reported a 2.8% month-over-month increase, while the Midwest remained relatively unchanged and the Northeast decreased 2.1% month-over-month. The median existing home price was $417,500. However, all sales still sit at a 2.2% year-over-year decline. “Despite the small monthly gain on a seasonally adjusted basis, August and September marked the two slowest months for home sales this year,” said NAR…
Read MoreRemodeling market remains stable in Q3
In the third quarter of 2026, the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted a reading of 66. This is up one point from the second quarter. Compared to the single-family and multifamily sectors, remodeler sentiment continues to stand out in the residential construction industry, despite economic uncertainty. Remodeling continues to increase in the overall construction market, due to it being less impacted than new construction by elevated interest rates. According to NAHB’s projection, remodeling activity will remain stable through the rest of 2026 and grow…
Read MoreNLBMDA elects new chair and leadership team
Carin Brock, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of US LBM Holdings LLC, was recently elected Chair of the National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association (NLBMDA) for the 2026–2027 term. Brock is now the second woman to serve as Chair in the association’s history. As Chair, she will strengthen state and regional association partnerships and support federal policy solutions for lumber and building material dealers. “I am honored to serve as Chair of NLBMDA and to help advance the association’s work on behalf of lumber and building material dealers across…
Read MoreThe silver tsunami could solve nation’s housing inventory
According to the Generational Housing Succession report from Realtor.com, an estimated 13.9 million homes currently occupied by baby boomers and the Silent Generation will be released from owner-occupancy between 2026 and 2036. If 45% of the homes projected to be released in 2027 become for-sale listings, that would be enough to restore annual listings to pre-pandemic levels. This wave is known as the silver tsunami. While the silver tsunami is good news for sidelined homebuyers and for the nation’s housing inventory, the effects will be spread across markets at a…
Read MoreCalifornia home sales rebound forecasted for 2027
California’s housing market is expected to bounce back according to a new forecast from the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS(C.A.R.). The association expects that sales of existing single-family homes will increase 3.7%. Contractors and remodelers can expect faster turnover of older homes and increased demand for upgrades. The median home price is also expected to grow, up 1.4% to $894,400. With California in particular facing tight supply, the demand supports the continued home price elevation from $875,600 in 2025. “We’ll start to see market conditions move in a more positive direction for…
Read MoreDo homeowners want a two-story foyer?
According to data from the Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction and analyzed by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), in 2025, around a quarter of new homes were built with a two-story foyer. This is up slightly from 2024. However, despite the small increase, the market share of two-story foyers has trended downward since 2017. We recently covered 2025’s trends for the number of bathrooms and bedrooms. This recent analysis from NAHB reveals that most new single-family homes are being built without a two-story foyer, both regionally and nationally.…
Read MoreWhat September’s construction employment means in the Carolinas
According to an analysis by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas, construction employment in September 2026 sent a focused message, not a broad-market one. The construction sector added 11,000 jobs last month, matching the industry’s recent pattern of modest but steady hiring. Residential construction growth remained softer, while nonresidential specialty trade contractors added 12,000 jobs. According to Redfin data, in August 2026, home prices in North Carolina were down only a slight 0.41% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $373,465. Meanwhile, in August…
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