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- Virtual Subcommittee Meetings for NAHB’s Spring Leadership Meeting Begin Next WeekNAHB’s Spring Leadership Meeting will be held in person June 9-13 in Washington, D.C. In an effort to condense the schedule for that week, subcommittee meetings will be held virtually beginning May 5.
- Podcast: What War and Fed Changes Mean for Housing Market and EconomyOn the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez are joined by Chief Economist Dr. Robert Dietz to discuss the latest economic news and what it means for housing.
- Rescinded Energy Code Mandate Major Win for NAHB and Housing AffordabilityHUD and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced this week that they are rescinding a requirement that imposed the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and ASHRAE 90.1-2019 as the minimum energy-efficiency standards for certain single-family and multifamily housing programs.
- Make Your Voice Heard: Take the Industry Pulse Check TodayAs NAHB builds toward our 100th anniversary, we’ve launched Blueprint to 100, a bold effort to strengthen and modernize the Federation. At the center of this initiative is the Industry Pulse Check — the largest listening and learning initiative in NAHB’s history. And it only works if you’re part of it.
- Pause Work on Your Jobsites Next Week to Review Fall Prevention Safety ProceduresOSHA’s annual National Safety Stand-Down to prevent falls in construction begins Monday, May 4. Take a few minutes during the week to pause work and use valuable resources from OSHA and NAHB to educate workers on fall risks and safety procedures to help avoid preventable injuries.
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- Student Housing Construction Investment Holds Steady in the First Quarter of 2026Private fixed investment in student dormitories edged up 0.1% in the first quarter of 2026, holding at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of $3.9 billion. This modest gain marked a third consecutive quarterly increase, despite continued pressures from elevated interest rates. However, on a year-over-year basis, investments in dorms remained almost unchanged. Private fixed […]
- Housing’s Share of GDP Dips Below 16% for First Time Since 2019Housing’s share of the economy was 15.9% in the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest estimates of GDP produced by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This share is down from 16.0% in the fourth quarter and is lower than 16.5% registered just one year ago. Residential construction, measured by residential fixed investment, fell […]
- U.S. Economy Rebounded in the First Quarter of 2026Real GDP growth accelerated in the first quarter of 2026, rebounding from a weak finish at the end of 2025, as government spending recovered following a disruptive shutdown. First-quarter growth was also supported by strong gains in business investment in equipment, driven by an artificial intelligence spending boom and rapid data center construction. Meanwhile, consumer […]
- Powell’s Chair Ends but He Keeps His Board SeatThe April meeting of the Fed’s monetary policy committee featured a lot of institutional news for a month in which the Fed kept monetary policy unchanged. The outlook for the economy and monetary policy remains unclear due to geopolitical turbulence and domestic policy uncertainty. This headline risk is delaying additional Fed monetary policy easing, likely […]
- Home Building Shows Signs of Stabilization with Monthly Gain in StartsHousing construction activity strengthened in March, with a notable rebound in both single-family and multifamily starts, signaling improved builder activity despite ongoing headwinds from financing costs and affordability constraints. While the monthly gain points to renewed momentum, year-to-date trends remain mixed, particularly in the single-family sector, and permit activity suggests some caution moving forward. Overall […]
