National Housing Center to Induct Jerry Howard into Housing Hall of Fame

Legal | Association Management Indiana Supreme Court to Decide If an Association Can Sue on Behalf of Its Members

The legal doctrine of "associational standing" continues to face scrutiny across the country, and the latest challenge is now before the Indiana Supreme Court.

IBS IBS 2027 Show Home Pursues Ambitious Performance Goals

Performance is playing a central role in the construction of The New American Home 2027, the flagship exhibit of the upcoming International Builders’ Show. From the building envelope to the mechanical systems and solar installation, the project has been designed with lofty energy-efficiency targets in mind.

Economics State-Level Employment Situation: August 2026

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 employment trends varied across states. The unemployment rate also remained relatively low in several states, while D.C. continued to record the nation’s highest rate.

Economics Single-Family Starts Rebound but Market Challenges Persist

Single-family housing starts rebounded in August, but production remains down 4.7% year to date as builders contend with rising construction costs, lot and labor shortages, and economic uncertainty.

Economics With Inflation Uptick, Fed Hikes and Signals More to Come

The Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate by 25 basis points at the conclusion of its September policy meeting, bringing the target range to 3.75% to 4%.