National Association of Home Builders

08/27/2026

The 2026 NAHB Fall Recruitment Competition, powered by LG Pro Builder, is set to begin on Sept. 1 as Builder and Associate members work to recruit as many new members as they can. The competition runs through Nov. 30. Get involved:

Builder and Associate members will work to recruit as many new members as they can by Nov. 30. Winners can earn prizes including LG laundry products and 2027 International Builders' Show perks.

08/27/2026

The International Code Council (ICC) recently released the final results from the final stage of the 2024-2026 building code development cycle leading to the 2027 International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC) and the other 2027 I-Codes.

The International Code Council recently released the final results of the Public Comment Hearings and Online Governmental Consensus Vote. This marks the final stage of the 2024-2026 code development cycle leading to the 2027 International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC) and...

08/26/2026

Registration for the 2027 International Builders’ Show (IBS), taking place Feb. 2-4 in Las Vegas, opens Sept. 1. Make the most of your IBS experience by adding education courses, special events and more when you register.

Registration for the 2027 International Builders’ Show (IBS), taking place Feb. 2-4 in Las Vegas, opens Sept. 1. Make the most of your IBS experience by adding education courses, special events and more when you register.

08/26/2026

Building material costs increased by 6.7% over the past 12 months, according to results from the survey for the July 2026 NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Building material costs increased by 6.7% over the past 12 months, according to results from the survey for the July 2026 NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

08/25/2026

Great communities start with great planning.

Join land planning expert Rick Harrison for A Holistic Approach to Land Planning & Architectural Design on September 1 at 2:00 PM ET. Discover how integrating land planning and architectural design from the start can help streamline approvals, maximize land value, improve neighborhood design and create stronger, more marketable communities.

Learn practical strategies to identify hidden inefficiencies, improve walkability, create premium lot opportunities and balance profitability with affordability and long-term community appeal.

Exclusively for NAHB Members & Credential Holders. Free registration available after login.

📅 September 1 | 2:00 PM EDT
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08/25/2026

Shirley McVay Wiseman, 1989 NAHB president, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 23. A pioneer in the home building industry, Wiseman was the first woman elected president of NAHB.

Shirley McVay Wiseman, 1989 NAHB president, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 23. A pioneer in the home building industry, Wiseman was the first woman elected president of NAHB.

08/25/2026

Sales of new single-family homes fell 10.5% in July to an annual pace of just 607,000, 6.3% lower than a year ago. The median sales price of new homes sold last month was $393,800, about 1% lower than in July 2025.

08/24/2026

The escalating U.S.-Canada trade dispute is a setback for . Talks between the two countries collapsed last Friday, and President Trump threatened to impose 50% tariffs on about $20 billion in Canadian goods, including some lumber products.

The escalating U.S.-Canada trade dispute is a setback for residential construction. Talks between the two countries collapsed last Friday, and President Trump proceeded with his threat to impose 50% tariffs on about $20 billion in Canadian goods.

08/24/2026

A full-scale reinvention of a dated luxury home is well underway in Las Vegas for The New American Remodel® 2027. The project has moved beyond demolition and structural engineering and into the rough-in phase. See the home at ! https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/08/invisible-upgrades-of-tnar-2027

08/24/2026

Here are the top stories from the NAHB Monday Morning Briefing for August 24, 2026. Read more housing industry news at nahb.org/blog.