The supply of modestly priced starter homes continues to drop nationwide. A recent report by Realtor.com found that the number of homes pri…
Builders don’t want to take chances on unproven materials – and they’re wary of products that bill themselves as “high performance” without…
According to the latest American Community Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau, about 4 million people now work in residential construction …
It’s frustrating when factors outside of your control cause you delays or unexpected expenses during a project. Those factors could be weat…
For many years, construction pros have relied on experience and gut instinct more than on data, but that’s rapidly changing. Many banks, in…
The mood of builders in the 55+ single-family sector can be described in just two words: very optimistic. Earlier this year, the NAHB 55+ H…
While many building professionals actively seek out exterior trends at the start of the new year, it’s important to keep on top of trends a…
One of the most vexing problems in home construction is that productivity isn’t rising fast enough – even though there are fabulous product…
The on-going shortage of skilled labor in the construction field is forcing manufacturers to find creative ways to deal with it, particular…
Homebuyers are quickly realizing that there’s a new symbol of excellence in energy-efficient homebuilding: the Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH…
About half of America’s would-be homebuyers are Millennials, but many have postponed their first home purchase because of sizeable student …
It’s easy for small amounts of water to enter a home’s wall cavity, both during and after construction. When water evaporates it becomes a …
Why the “Field Verify” Approach Can’t Last Forever Last year LP invested $45 million in Entekra, one of the nation’s leading off-site ho…
“The use of color is widely recognized as an important strategic advantage in successfully marketing new residential developments. Color cr…
Materials like plywood and gypsum haven’t changed much in decades, but engineered wood is continuously evolving. While LP is more easily ab…
Big builder market share has doubled in the last 25 years and now represents about 50 percent of housing starts nationwide – and even 75 pe…
When people talk about home “affordability” it boils down to one number: the asking price. But home “attainability” is a more complex equat…
The vitality of single-family homebuilding in 2019 will depend on many things that are out of the industry’s control: how often the Fed rai…
The unique features of LP® SmartSide® trim and siding products make them ideally suited for use in outdoor st…