Building Business

Remodeling Market Index stays put as NAHB reminds consumers tax credits are about to expire for energy-efficiency improvements; meanwhile, Meritage reports a third-quarter profit and the Labor Department reports an…

The revival of the housing market, led this time around by employment gains, will unfold over next 18 to 24 months, economists say

Processing fees, fine print, branding, and that competitive edge.

New-home sales in September edge up, as does consumer confidence in October

With public comment about to open on interim federal requirements for appraisers, the homebuilding industry hopes clarity and fairness will prevail

Billings for residential projects were unchanged, but commercial and industrial specialties drove the index to its best score since early 2008

An analysis of Census Bureau data on housing starts shows that the median size of new single-families has declined since 2006 and, for a large segment of the market, is…

Once again, Martha Stewart has teamed up with the builder’s designers, this time to create the look and feel of the first net-zero energy residence in the Builder Magazine Concept…

The NAHB Remodelers’ Homes for Life Awards highlight accommodations for aging in place and physical impairment

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab studied the subject for weatherization program administrators. One tip when talking to homeowners: avoid the work retrofit