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Legislation Proposes to Exempt Building Materials from Tariffs

Washington, DC, March 10, 2026--NAHB worked with Sens. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) to introduce legislation that would address the housing affordability crisis by creating an exemption process for building materials from tariffs.

Dodge Momentum Index Down 7.3% in Feb. on Commercial Planning Slowdown

Boston, MA, March 9, 2026-The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network declined 7.3% in February to 250.0 (2000=100) from the downwardly revised January reading of 269.8.

If Passed, Housing Bill Would Require Big Investors to Sell Homes

Washington, DC, March 9, 2026—"In a bipartisan bid to make homeownership more affordable, the U.S. Senate is aiming to restrict the industry that builds homes to rent them,” reports the Wall Street Journal.

Home Relistings Jumped in January

Seattle, WA, March 9, 2026—Nearly 45,000 U.S. homes that were delisted last year were relisted for sale in January 2026—the highest January figure in records dating back to 2016, reports Redfin. That represents a record 3.6% of homes that were on the market in January.

Builders See Demographics, Technology Shaping Housing Demand

Washington, DC, March 6, 2026—Home builders expect a mix of demographic, economic and technological forces to shape housing demand and the long-term health of the homebuilding industry over the next decade, according to new survey data from the National Association of Home Builders.

Unilin Wins Patent Case Against Vilox in U.S. Court

Waregem, Belgium, March 6, 2026—A jury in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas ruled on March 3 in favor of Unilin in a patent infringement case against Vilox and one of its licensees.

Construction Jobs Slip in February, but Employment Remains Up Year Over Year

Washington, DC, March 6, 2026—The construction industry lost 11,000 jobs in February, according to an analysis by Associated Builders and Contractors of new employment data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Economists noted that winter weather likely contributed to softer construction hiring during the month.

NWFA Provides Flooring for 85th Home with Gary Sinise Foundation

St. Louis, MO, March 6, 2026—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has completed its 85th home in partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E. program (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment), which builds mortgage-free, specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans and first responders.

Shaw’s Candi Hampton Receives IWBI Visionary Leadership Award

Dalton, GA, March 6, 2026-Candi Hampton has received the 2025 Visionary Leadership Award from the International WELL Building Institute.

Judge Orders Trump Admin to Refund More Than $130B in Tariffs

New York, NY, March 5, 2026-"A federal trade-court judge on Wednesday ordered the Trump administration to start refunding the more than $130 billion it collected in the global tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court last month,” according to the Wall Street Journal.

Import Prices Rose 0.2% in January, Export Prices Rose 0.6%

Washington, DC, March 5, 2026--U.S. import prices increased 0.2% in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, following a 0.2% advance in December.

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