Fox Business
12 Jul 2026, 20:00 UTC · 2h ago
The overlooked obstacle keeping America from building the homes it needs
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Fox Business
12 Jul 2026, 20:00 UTC · 2h ago
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The US construction industry faces a persistent shortage of approximately 250,000 workers per month. — Severe labor shortages constrain supply and increase input costs for homebuilders, limiting revenue growth and increasing operational risk.
-0.60Labor constraints are adding nearly two months to home building timelines and inflating construction costs. — Extended delivery timelines delay revenue recognition for builders and keep housing prices elevated for consumers.
-0.40The National Association of Home Builders estimates government regulations add nearly $132,000 to the price of a typical new home. — High regulatory costs act as a structural drag on housing affordability and the overall volume of new construction.
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Builders will need roughly 723,000 new workers annually to close the nation's 1.5 million-home housing gap. — The massive scale of the required workforce suggests the housing supply deficit will persist for the foreseeable future.
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