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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.

Apr 02, 2026

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.

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Apr 02, 2026 NAHB Offers Customizable Materials, Shop Talks for New Homes Month

Apr 01, 2026 Register Now for NAHB’s Spring Leadership Meeting and Legislative Conference

Apr 01, 2026 Builders Respond to Affordability Challenges with Buyer Incentives and Innovative Designs

Mar 31, 2026 NAHB Forming Working Group on Building Codes for Missing Middle Housing

Mar 31, 2026 NAHB’s Newest Savings Program Helps Members Build Financial Strength

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Data at a Glance

Framing Lumber Prices

Fluctuations in the costs of building materials, particularly those of framing lumber, contribute significantly to home prices and housing affordability levels.

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NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI)

The HMI offers an insider’s perspective on the current state of housing. Each month, builder sentiment about the present and near-term housing market is depicted on a scale of 0 to 100, indicating the portion of builders experiencing positive market conditions.

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Housing Starts

Housing starts data are key economic indicators that track the pace of residential construction. These monthly Census Bureau statistics typically reflect broader trends within the overall economy such as interest rates and job growth.

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