The overlooked obstacle keeping America from building the homes it needs

Builders warn that a shortage of skilled construction workers is driving up homebuilding costs and slowing new home construction pace, making homeownership increasingly out of reach. The implied effect is margin pressure and slower housing supply growth, which could weigh on housing-related equities and construction activity.

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Builders warn that a shortage of skilled construction workers is driving up homebuilding costs and slowing new home construction pace, making homeownership increasingly out of reach. The implied effect is margin pressure and slower housing supply growth, which could weigh on housing-related equities and construction activity.