Construction jobs continue to recover in Q1 2021
Construction jobs continued to recover in the first quarter, although new jobs trended down in Colorado, data show.
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Author: Danielle Andrus
Building up diversity in the construction industry
Increasing diversity in construction can help builders solve long-standing labor challenges, and increase opportunities for innovation.
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Fringe benefits—Why builders should reconsider construction wellness programs
Construction wellness programs could help builders and contractors create safer jobsites by taking a holistic approach to workers’ health.
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Homeowners prioritize privacy, even outside
Outdoor living designs that create privacy for homeowners are extra important now that the neighbors are always home.
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Increased single-family homeownership driving remodeling growth: JCHS
Increasing homeownership, especially single-family housing, is expected to drive remodeling growth, according to Harvard’s JCHS. Danielle AndrusDanielle Andrus is the
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Barefoot backyards—Deck design trends for 2021
Deck design trends reflect homeowners’ wish for modern, no-maintenance style, that matches the design of the rest of the home.
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Unemployment continues to haunt Colorado
Colorado has struggled with unemployment caused by the pandemic compared to other states, while construction jobs slowly recover.
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Remodeling bounces back from pandemic slump
After a tough 2020, the remodeling market is showing strength, even while contractors struggle with materials prices and labor shortages.
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Buyers getting fed up of bidding wars
The top obstacle to buyers of new homes is other buyers, and they’re getting sick of the bidding wars, a report by NAHB found.
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Fannie Mae revises projections for housing, US economy
Stronger economic growth is expected in 2021, according to a revised estimate from Fannie Mae, with improved single-family starts as well.
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