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Leadership
Sorry, Robots -- Humans Are Still The Future Of Homebuilding
Skillit CEO Fraser Patterson argues that the homebuilding industry’s biggest risk isn’t a lack of robots—it’s a shortage of accessible, skilled frontline workers. Richard Lawson has the full interview.
Policy
Housing’s Workforce Crisis And The Near Silence on Immigration
A sweeping new NAHB-HBI study quantifies billions in losses from construction labor shortages. Still, does it tiptoe around a central issue builders can’t ignore?
Policy
Job Corps Shutdown A Blow To Prized Builders' Talent Pipeline
As Spring Selling falters, the construction industry risks losing a vital talent pipeline for its next generation workforce.
Leadership
The Smart Bet: Why Builders Must Invest More In Women
Labor shortages are strangling home construction, but the industry keeps overlooking its most untapped talent pool—women. It’s time, finally, for homebuilders to commit more broadly to change the game.
Policy
Policies Hit Homebuilders Sooner, Harder Than Expected
Immigration enforcement and tariffs are no longer distant risks—they’re disrupting construction sites, labor pipelines, and supply chains. Private homebuilders, with limited capital buffers, are feeling the most pressure.
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Leadership 09.25.25
Sorry, Robots -- Humans Are Still The Future Of Homebuilding
Skillit CEO Fraser Patterson argues that the homebuilding industry’s biggest risk isn’t a lack of robots—it’s a shortage of accessible, skilled frontline workers. Richard Lawson has the full interview.
Policy 06.12.25
Housing’s Workforce Crisis And The Near Silence on Immigration
A sweeping new NAHB-HBI study quantifies billions in losses from construction labor shortages. Still, does it tiptoe around a central issue builders can’t ignore?
Policy 06.06.25
Job Corps Shutdown A Blow To Prized Builders' Talent Pipeline
As Spring Selling falters, the construction industry risks losing a vital talent pipeline for its next generation workforce.
Leadership 03.07.25
The Smart Bet: Why Builders Must Invest More In Women
Labor shortages are strangling home construction, but the industry keeps overlooking its most untapped talent pool—women. It’s time, finally, for homebuilders to commit more broadly to change the game.
Policy 02.14.25
Policies Hit Homebuilders Sooner, Harder Than Expected
Immigration enforcement and tariffs are no longer distant risks—they’re disrupting construction sites, labor pipelines, and supply chains. Private homebuilders, with limited capital buffers, are feeling the most pressure.
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