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HBGI Q2 2026 reveals geographical trends in residential construction
According to the Home Building Geography Index (HBGI), announced on Sept. 1, 2026, home building trends diverged across geographies in Q2. While single-family construction declined in nearly all geographic categories, multifamily construction expanded across six of the seven categories. Activity was increasingly concentrated in large metro cores and suburban counties. The decrease in single-family construction in the second quarter eased as these geographies…
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July residential construction spending cools to $859 billion
Private residential construction spending dipped again in July, marking the fourth consecutive month of decline. According to an analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau's latest construction spending data, the seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of spending was $859.0 billion in July. This is down 1.3% from the previous month's estimate and down 7.3% year over year. Looking at each market, single-family construction spending decreased 3.2%. The National Association of Home Builders, in its analysis, noted that this aligns with the builder sentiment posted in August…
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David Weekley Homes introduces new executives
David Weekley Homes announced two new additions to its C-suite. The company's first-ever Chief Marketing Officer, Julian Duncan and Adam Zylman joined the team as Chief Financial Officer. Both new hires are Rice University alumni with Houston roots. Duncan brings to the company experience leading global brands, including the Houston Rockets, where he previously served as Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer. Zylman will take over as CFO as Heather Humphrey prepares to retire after a 33-year tenure with the builder…
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San Diego home sales exceed last year’s
According to new Redfin data, San Diego homes are selling faster than they did in 2025. The typical San Diego home has been in 32 days after being listed, eight days fewer than last year. Single-family homes are selling the fastest. “A desirable single-family home may draw competing offers, while a condo, townhouse or other attached property may sit longer because of higher HOA fees, insurance costs or upcoming assessments,” said Redfin principal agent…
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Registration now open for Design & Construction Week
Registration is now open for the 14th Annual Design & Construction Week (DCW). DCW includes the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) International Builders’ Show® (IBS) and the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS). The largest trade show for the residential design and building industry will take place from Feb. 2-4, 2027, at the Las Vegas Convention Center…
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Reaching the Gold Standard
“We are seeing that clients have a desire to bring more community amenities into their homes,” said Scott Ilizaliturri, President of Promontory HOMES. Across the industry, there is no singular design trend shaping 2026. Today’s buyer wants to build for their lifestyle, whether that be prioritizing entertainment, health and wellness, convenience or all three. Ilizaliturri discussed that today’s current clients are selective, educated and prepared…
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Cross Creek West expands with luxury offerings
Cross Creek West, a 1,258-acre master-planned community in Fulshear, Texas, announced the start of its north phase of development. With this next stage, the community is introducing new builders, David Weekley Homes, Toll Brothers and Partners in Building, who will offer 65-, 70- and 80-foot-wide homesites. The developer expects to add 250 homesites by the end of the year and over 3,000 homes at total build-out. Toll Brothers will deliver six floor plans with four distinct elevations per plan for 65-foot homesites…
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Metabo HPT introduces cordless pneumatic nailers
Metabo HPT, a KOKI Group company, today introduced Cordless Pneumatics, a first-of-its-kind nailer category for North America, designed to deliver pneumatic speed in a cordless platform. Built for professional crews, Metabo HPT Cordless Pneumatic Nailers combine the speed, power and drive consistency Pros expect from pneumatic fastening and eliminates the hoses and compressors that have traditionally limited productivity on the jobsite.
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Nominations now open for December Awards Issue
Recognizing excellence drives the homebuilding industry forward. Nominating a deserving colleague for Builder and Developer’s prestigious Who’s Who feature in the upcoming December Awards Issue is the ultimate way to honor the innovators, visionaries and dedicated leaders shaping residential construction. In addition to individual recognition in the Who’s Who roster, Builder and Developer is currently accepting entries for three premier project and company honors. Nominations close on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.
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B&D Interview: Scott Ilizaliturri, President, Promontory HOMES
In the September issue of Builder and Developer, Ilizaliturri discusses what sets Promontory HOMES apart. Builder and Developer: Tell us the story behind founding Promontory Homes: Scott Ilizaliturri: Promontory HOMES’ roots run back to the earliest days of Promontory. It was the original construction arm of Promontory’s developer, referred to as the Cabins. Promontory’s Cabin company was founded to provide a broad range of construction services for Promontory’s amenities, such as the golf courses and the supporting Promontory Club amenity buildings and structures…
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Why you shouldn't miss our upcoming webinar
In today’s shifting housing market, builders, architects and design-build firms face a shared strategic challenge: expanding project margins and revenue without overextending operational capacity. The solution increasingly lies in targeted, high-margin residential interventions—most notably specialized bathroom design and remodeling. Driven by surging demand for universal design, barrier-free living and aging-in-place functionality, bath renovations offer fast project turnarounds, reliable profitability and high-impact value. To bridge this gap, Bestbath is hosting an industry Lunch & Learn webinar, Building Your Bathroom Remodel Business, on Oct. 8, 2026…
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