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Inadequate Shelter: Millions of U.S. Homes Fail to Meet Standards

Na ZhaoMarch 5, 2025April 23, 202505 mins

In 2023, nearly 6.45 million homes, around 5% of U.S housing stock, were classified as inadequate according to the American Housing Survey (AHS). Of these, 1.65 million homes were classified as severely inadequate, showing significant concerns over housing quality. While this reveals ongoing issues in nation’s housing conditions, it signals probable market growth for remodeling…

Builders’ and Remodelers’ Use of Technology in 2019

Paul EmrathDecember 26, 2019August 20, 202415 mins

According to a recent NAHB study, although use of some factory-produced components like trusses has become widespread, the newer and more innovative types of construction technology, such as 3D printing and robots, have so far penetrated the residential market only to a very limited extent. This is true for both single-family builders and residential remodelers….