Private residential construction spending rose in August 2026 following a series of declines during the second quarter of the year. According to the latest construction spending data from the U.S.

For most construction occupations, near-term exposure to AI remains relatively low. An NAHB analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data finds that 45 of 47 selected construction-related ...

Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased in 44 states and the District of Columbia in the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge remained elevated in August, complicating the Fed’s path to its 2% target. Core PCE held at 3.0% year-over-year for the third consecutive month. Though ...

The median annual revenue for residential remodelers in 2025 was $2.1 million—considerably below the $3.7 million median calculated across all NAHB builder members, and a small fraction of the $45.0 ...

The Consumer Confidence Index, reported by the Conference Board, is a survey measuring how optimistic or pessimistic consumers feel about their financial situation. This index fell from 89.4 to 81.9 ...

Of the total number of new homes started in 2025, 2.9% had 5,000+ square feet or more of finished space, up from 2.3% in 2024. In 2015, the 5,000+ square foot share reached a record high of 3.9%.

The number of residential remodelers employed during the second quarter of 2026 was seasonally adjusted at 454,100, accounting for over 49% of the total residential building construction employment.

Three-bedroom single-family homes remained the most common home built with respect to the number of bedrooms. The share of starts for four-bedroom homes declined for the fourth consecutive year but ...

New home sales improved in August, but the monthly gain masked continued weakness in the broader new-home market. Elevated mortgage rates and ongoing affordability challenges continue to constrain ...

Total tax revenue collected by state and local governments was up 5.8% from a year ago in the second quarter, according to the Quarterly Summary of State and Local Government Tax Revenue published by ...

State labor markets showed mixed results in August, with nonfarm payroll employment increasing in a majority of states. At the same time, construction employment posted a net gain nationally, although ...