Newsletter Stories

• How Arkansas’s timber university building could revolutionise architecture
  The University of Arkansas recently gained attention for the Anthony Timberlands Center for Design and Materials Innovation in its Fay The post How Arkansas’s timber university building could revolutionise architecture appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Current Industry Analysis of Paving Contractors
  Paving contractors are crucial to new home and community development, their businesses remain resilient and flexible in the time of The post Current Industry Analysis of Paving Contractors appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Townhouse Construction Reaches Record High
  The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), reports in the second quarter of 2025 townhouse construction increased 9% on a The post Townhouse Construction Reaches Record High appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Wood-Framed Home Share Increased in 2024
  The share of homes constructed from wood-based framing increased in 2024 to account for 94% of all single-family homes completed. The post Wood-Framed Home Share Increased in 2024 appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Mortgage Rates Tick Down
  The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate (FRM) is dropping closer and closer to the expected 6.5% by the end of The post Mortgage Rates Tick Down appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Housing Market Update: Pending Home Sales Rise 2%
  The housing market has been in many headlines over the past few months, a report from Redfin shows a glimmer The post Housing Market Update: Pending Home Sales Rise 2% appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• NAHB Insight: Small Businesses Propel Home Building
  According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) member census, small businesses contribute greatly to the residential construction industry. The post NAHB Insight: Small Businesses Propel Home Building appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Lowe’s to Buy Foundation Building Materials for $8.8 Billion
  Lowe’s is set to buy interior building products distributor, Foundation Building Materials, for nearly $8.8 billion. The purchase of the The post Lowe’s to Buy Foundation Building Materials for $8.8 Billion appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Home Prices in July Fall in 39 of the Top 50 U.S. Metros
  In July, home prices ticked down 0.1% overall, marking the third consecutive month with a decline in housing prices. May, The post Home Prices in July Fall in 39 of the Top 50 U.S. Metros appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• The Impact of Tariffs on Kitchen & Bath Companies and Consumers
  The National Kitchen + Bath Association expects to see the impact of federal trade policies and enactment of tariffs on The post The Impact of Tariffs on Kitchen & Bath Companies and Consumers appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.