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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.
Technology
Brandon Elliott’s Next Big Thing: An Uber-Style Building Trades Platform
After selling Elliott Homes to Meritage, the Gulfport, Miss.-based entrepreneur sets his sights on transforming trades with a logistics-tech startup that aims to make construction faster, smarter, and more affordable—starting with siding.
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AI-Powered Job Site Training: Homebuilders' Spring Lifeline
Spring Selling Season is a high-stakes proving ground for homebuilders racing to keep projects on track, reduce costly errors, and deliver homes faster. This AI-powered job site training solution is emerging as a critical tool to keep cycle times tight, productivity high, and margins intact.
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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.
Technology 03.27.25
Brandon Elliott’s Next Big Thing: An Uber-Style Building Trades Platform
After selling Elliott Homes to Meritage, the Gulfport, Miss.-based entrepreneur sets his sights on transforming trades with a logistics-tech startup that aims to make construction faster, smarter, and more affordable—starting with siding.
Technology 03.06.25
AI-Powered Job Site Training: Homebuilders' Spring Lifeline
Spring Selling Season is a high-stakes proving ground for homebuilders racing to keep projects on track, reduce costly errors, and deliver homes faster. This AI-powered job site training solution is emerging as a critical tool to keep cycle times tight, productivity high, and margins intact.
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