Welcome to the Athens Area Home Builders Association

The Athens Area Home Builders Association is a non-profit professional trade association made up of member companies, representing residential and light commercial builders, subcontractors, suppliers, and many other service providers to the building industry throughout Athens-Clarke, Elbert, Franklin, Hart, Madison, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Stephens, and Walton Counties. Together we are the foundation for the local home-building industry - building pride in our community through interaction, commitment, professionalism, education, community service, and environmental responsibility.

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Construction Helps Lead Job Growth in March
The U.S. labor market showed signs of a modest rebound in March following a weak February, as payroll employment increased and the unemployment rate edged down to 4.3%. Job growth was led by construction, healthcare, and transportation and warehousing.
NAHB Chairman Lays Out Vision for Future of the Federation in New Video
NAHB Chairman Bill Owens has launched Blueprint to 100, a modernization initiative in anticipation of NAHB’s 100th anniversary in 2042.
NAHB’s Monthly Update Features a Codes Victory and Economic Snapshot
The talking points this month feature news related to federal energy code mandates and the current economic conditions for the housing industry.
Call Before You Dig: 6 Key Steps to Prevent Utility Strikes on the Jobsite
April’s National Safe Digging Month is a timely reminder for builders, contractors and trade partners to prioritize one of the most critical and often overlooked jobsite safety practices: preventing utility strikes.
NAHB Offers Customizable Materials, Shop Talks for New Homes Month
Every April, NAHB celebrates New Homes Month, a time to spotlight the benefits of new construction to buyers across the country.

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Which States and Construction Trades Depend the Most on Immigrant Workers?
Immigrants’ share of the construction workforce reached a record high in 2024, with foreign-born workers accounting for more than a quarter of the industry’s labor force (26.3%). The share is even higher among construction trades, for which one in three craftsmen is foreign-born. In several states, reliance on foreign-born labor is especially pronounced: immigrants make […]
Job Growth Rebounds in March
The U.S. labor market showed signs of a modest rebound in March following a weak February, as payroll employment increased and the unemployment rate edged down to 4.3%. Job growth was led by healthcare, construction, and transportation and warehousing. However, signs of cooling are emerging. Job openings posted their largest decline in nearly a year […]
Iran Conflict Reverses Decline in Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates, which dipped below 6% in February, climbed back up to end the month just under 6.4%. According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.18% in March, 13 points (bps) higher than February. The average 15-year rate also increased by the same amount to 5.56%. Despite the recent increase, both rates remain […]
Consumer Confidence Climbs Despite Oil Price Surge
Consumer confidence in March rose to a three-month high as consumers’ improved view of current business and labor market conditions outweighed weaker future expectations. Despite the increase, consumers remained concerned as inflation expectations surged to a seven-month high due to the Iran war and job worries from economic uncertainty. The labor market differential, which measures […]
Private Residential Construction Spending Slips in January
Private residential construction spending declined 0.8% in January 2026, following two months of gains. This decline was driven by lower spending across single-family, multifamily construction, and home improvement. Despite the monthly decline, total residential construction spending remained 2.3% higher than a year ago. According to the latest construction spending data from the U.S. Census, single-family […]