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Published since 1936, Pro Builder is a leading business content provider for the U.S. housing industry and is the official publication of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Published by Endeavor Business Media, it serves more than 120,000 home builders, design professionals, and other industry stakeholders through print, digital, video, email, social media and events. Pro Builder's various platforms deliver actionable content on key industry issues and trends, best business practices, design, construction how-to, innovation and technology, sales and marketing and the latest building products.
The publication’s print and digital offerings have earned many prestigious recognitions, including several Jesse H. Neal Awards for excellence in business journalism; multiple honors from the American Society of Business Publication Editors, including two Magazine of the Year Top 10 awards; several Folio: Awards; and a National Association of Real Estate Editors Gold Award for Best Residential Trade Magazine. Source
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| Scope | National, Trade/B2B |
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
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| Frequency | Quarterly |
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Search ArticlesPodcast: How $130,000 in Red Tape Holds Buyers & Builders Hostage
Ever wonder why a new home costs what it does? A big piece of the answer isn't lumber or labor. It's paperwork. In this Builder Straight Talk podcast epoisode, host Michael Krisa sat down with Dr. Robert Dietz, chief economist at the National Association of Home Builders, to walk through the real cost of red tape. His team tracks the cost of regulagtion every five years, and the number keeps climbing.
Getting Comfortable with Continuous Insulation in Modular Construction
Is All CI the Same? There are several types of continuous insulation materials that builders can choose from, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Here’s a quick rundown of the most common options: Polyisocyanurate (Polyiso): Polyiso comes in rigid foam boards and is faced with either foil or fiberglass for extra protection.
Can the US Build Its Way Out of Socialism?
Consider this modern-day approach to housing supply and affordability, in which working Americans could redirect a portion of their federal income taxes into personal housing savings accounts? Renters could use those accounts to build security deposits or save toward a down payment. Future homeowners could overcome the upfront costs that keep them from purchasing.
4 Tips & Tricks for Proper Window Flashing
Across the building envelope, windows are often the most vulnerable areas and the most frequent points of failure. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Careful planning and detailing of the weather resistive barrier (WRB) and window flashing using best practices based on building science and by following manufacturer recommendations can help protect the openings against moisture intrusion.
Stephanie Lemek on the Means to Mitigate Mental Health Crises and Suicide in Construction
Welcome back to Women at Work, where our editors from sister media brands Pro Builder, Pro Remodeler, and Custom Builder sit down with standout women across home building, remodeling, and design. We'll share their stories, their business insights, and explore how women are reshaping the residential building industry Rich Binsacca: Hello, I'm Rich Binsacca, editorial director for Pro Builder, and in honor of Construction Suicide Prevention Week, Sept.
As Home Prices Climb, New Homes Are Getting Smaller
Smaller homes are a better entry point for most buyers From 2015 to 2025, the average size of new single-family homes declined from 2,724 square feet to 2,409 square feet. Additionally, in 2025, one in four new single-family homes sold measured less than 1,800 square feet, up from just 16% in 2015. At the same time, the share of larger homes measuring at least 3,000 square feet fell from 33% to 20%.
Home Listings Grow in August
New listings are rising across the U.S., and while competition heats up among sellers, buyers have plenty of options to sort through. According to a recent report from real estate marketing platform Redfin, new listings rose by 0.4% from a week earlier during the four weeks ending Aug. 23 to their highest level since April. Additionally, the total number of homes for sale rose by 0.5% week-over-week, reaching their highest level since May.
New-Home Demand Comes Primarily From Out-of-Town Buyers
In recent months, new homes have seen stronger buyer demand as sales incentives helped to bolster sales. However, as new-home prices stagnate and existing-home prices drop, demand for new homes is weakening. Existing-home prices have come down in recent quarters, causing local competition to grow. But while local competition may be falling flat, the new-home market is still seeing demand from out-of-town buyers, according to a recent report from real estate marketing platform Realtor.com.
Strategies For Improving the Floor Plan
When the market shifts and sales weaken, sometimes it’s time to go back to the drawing board to assess what’s working and what isn’t. But builders and architects don’t necessarily need to do a complete overhaul of their marketing efforts or floor plans. Most times, a few simple tweaks make all the difference.
Stop Jobsite Delays with Clear Digital Communication
Construction projects rarely fail because teams lack experience. More often, delays happen when information does not move fast enough. On residential construction sites, a project supervisor may coordinate framing crews, electricians, plumbers, and subcontractors at the same time. With heavy machinery operating, workers moving between floors, and multiple teams working simultaneously, simple communication problems can quickly become expensive mistakes. A missed instruction can lead to rework.