December Inflation Holds Steady

December Inflation Holds Steady

Inflation held steady in December, matching November’s reading, according to the latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This report was the first to include a month-to-month figure since the government shutdown, but data distortions from the shutdown...
Construction Sector Job Growth Holds Steady

Construction Sector Job Growth Holds Steady

Nonfarm payroll employment was largely unchanged across the U.S. on a monthly basis in September 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Eye on Housing. 29 states and the District of Columbia saw...
Women Make Strides in Construction Workforce

Women Make Strides in Construction Workforce

The number of women working in the construction industry rose to around 1.34 million in 2024, with women representing 11.2% of the construction workforce, according to data released in an Eye on Housing report from the National Association of Home Builders. The rise...
Consumer Confidence Down in June

Consumer Confidence Down in June

Consumer confidence in June continued to trend downward as consumers remain concerned about the economy and labor market amid ongoing uncertainty, specifically around tariffs, according to an analysis from the National Association of Home Builder’s (NAHB) Eye on...