According to the 2025 National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Member Census, associate members represent roughly two-thirds of the association’s total membership. 2025 marked the highest reported gross median revenue for NAHB associate members, at $3.4 million. This is a 12% increase from the year prior. Of the associate members, an estimated 42% are specialty trade contractors and subcontractors, while 12% are specialty professionals. Other associated members are often manufacturers, retailers, distributors, designers and architects. The report shows that the building industry heavily relies on trade contractors and subcontractors, despite…
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Remodel of the Week: TS Renovations
TS Renovations remodeled a detached accessory dwelling unit in Milton, Vt., with two bedrooms, one bathroom and a one-car garage. At 900 square feet, the space now has nine-foot ceilings and abundant natural light, making it feel much larger than it is. The kitchen’s earthy tile walls offset the refined colors of the cabinetry. The cabinets are stacked to the ceiling, supporting daily living by providing ample storage. The quartz island adds a luxurious touch and enlarges the space. Steel appliances offer a sharp contrast to the space’s color palette.…
Read MoreDEWALT launches tool connect partner network
DEWALT has launched the Tool Connect™ Partner Network to address jobsite theft, which costs the U.S. construction industry up to $1 billion in stolen equipment and $100 million in lost tools annually, with recovery rates often falling below 25%. Expanding upon DEWALT’s existing mobile app and cellular gateway, the ecosystem leverages partner hardware as detection nodes to track nearby tagged tools wherever partner equipment is operating. Initial network partners include Geotab to track tools moving across vehicle fleets, Trackunit to detect tools around heavy jobsite machinery and BoxLock to log…
Read MoreRemodel of the Week: Compelling Homes Remodeling & Design
Compelling Homes Remodeling & Design remodeled this Iowa home’s bathroom into a spa-like treat, down to the heated floors and free-standing tub, contrasted with olive green finishes. The project features a separate wet room with both the tub and a curb-less shower, as well as an elegant arched window with frosted glass. This new design creates ambient natural light while maintaining privacy. The wet room concept is a common design feature in Europe, but is now making its way to the United States’ luxury bathrooms. The builder tiled and waterproofed…
Read MoreNAHB remodelers post 24% year over year revenue growth
New research from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) 2025 Member Census shows that residential remodeling accounts for an estimated 21% of NAHB builder members’ primary business. The report also notes that a majority of remodeling firms have a median of five employees and generate median annual revenue of $2.1 million. This is a 24% increase compared to 2024’s $1.7 million median annual revenue. “Almost a quarter of residential remodelers (23%) reported a dollar volume of less than $500,000 in 2025, 13% reported between $500,000 and $999,999, 52% (majority)…
Read MorePrice cuts surge, sidelined buyers emerge
Sellers slashed home prices in September 2026 in response to rising mortgage rates, prompting potential homebuyers to emerge from the sidelines. According to the latest Realtor.com monthly housing market trends report, the share of listings with price cuts exceeded 2025 levels for the first time in 2026, reaching 20.8%, up 0.9 percentage points year over year. This surge in price cuts aligns with broader housing market shifts, such as accelerating inventory growth and decreasing pending home sales. “Demand rarely picks up much this time of year regardless, but the rate environment…
Read MoreFraming lumber prices decrease to $506.76 per 1,000 board feet
According to Madison’s Lumber Price Index, as of Sept. 25, 2026, framing lumber prices decreased to $506.76 per 1,000 board feet, down from the previous week. This price was 1.8% week over week, down 2.8% month over month, but up 4.5% year over year. Softwood lumber prices have been volatile in recent years due to increased demand, rising tariffs, supply-chain bottlenecks and insufficient domestic production. To address the high lumber prices, the National Association of Home Builders has advocated for negotiating a long-term deal with Canada to reduce tariffs and…
Read MoreWhat is the average amount of bathrooms in new homes?
Last week, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) found that three-bedroom homes are the sweet spot for many builders across the United States. As for bathrooms, two full ones are the sweet spot in new homes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Construction. Homes with two full bathrooms continued to have the largest share of starts, followed by homes with three full bathrooms. Homes with four or more full bathrooms and homes with one bathroom or fewer made up under 10% of starts each. In 2025,…
Read MoreConstruction labor turnover at lowest level since 2000
According to the August release of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS), construction jobs, especially in the housing market, declined month to month. Despite the slight decrease from 299,000 in July to 251,000 in August, the sector still remains stronger than a year ago. Quits in the sector remained stagnant at 2.2% while the layoff rate decreased to 1.3% in August. “The August JOLTS data indicate that both the demand for and supply of construction workers are decreasing,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.…
Read MoreChocolate interiors dominate home design
Throughout 2026, we’ve seen a steady shift away from pale, neutral interiors and towards warmer, earthy tones. The rise of chocolate interiors has remained consistent, as more homeowners prioritize interiors that feel intentional and connected to natural materials. Design-industry data, homeowner search behavior and buyer preference research reveal the same thing: Chocolate brown is returning as the new architectural neutral, especially when paired with warm lighting, authentic wood, creamy textiles, natural stone and sophisticated metal finishes. Rather than treating it as an accent in remodels, design professionals are increasingly using…
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