#PWBWeek - NAHB is offering free access to Building Women magazine for a limited time. The magazine is free for PWB Council members and each issue features articles on industry trends, technology, economics, career building, work/life balance and more. https://t.co/DoNdvefECr

Vinyl and stucco were the most common sidings on new homes built in 2017. But the most common siding varied from region to region: vinyl in the northeast and upper midwest, stucco in the west and mountain region, and brick in the south. https://t.co/NuUIl7Ky7r #EyeonHousing

#PWBWeek Over the past five years, the NAHB Professional Women in Building Council has awarded $46,725 in Building Hope Scholarships to high school and college students who pursue education and careers in the home building industry. https://t.co/nxlchv8Fu9 #BuildingWomen #NAHBPWB

The #BALA Home of the Week pays homage to mid-century design traditions. The exterior showcases geometric forms, simple materials and a neutral palette. The floor-to-ceiling sliding glass panels reveal a classic great room and gourmet island kitchen. https://t.co/pNJZ7ocZB9

NAHB Chairman Randy Noel and Second Vice Chair Dean Mon returned to Puerto Rico this week and meet with @PRBuildersAssoc leaders and gov't officials to discuss progress of NAHB initiatives in the recovery effort after #Maria. NAHB has made a long-term commitment to rebuild in PR.

How to Help Hurricane #Florence Recovery Efforts - North Carolina HBA has established a Hurricane Florence Relief Fund to assist members recovering from the storm. https://t.co/DvsZEGOibr For more information on other resources, read today's #NAHBNow post https://t.co/qhQ11p793H

Take advantage of valuable NAHB safety resources in English and Spanish. Download videos and more here: https://t.co/PnU7qezgKt #homebuilding #Safety365

#PWBWeek: Women are making their voices heard in the multi-billion dollar #homeremodeling industry. Read about two NAHB Remodelers members who are setting the stage for the industry’s future. https://t.co/nxxog2hZ5f

#EyeonHousing: Housing starts surged 9.2% in August on big gains in multi-family. Single-family also up. Overall, starts were 6.9% higher than in Aug. 2017. But the number of permitted units not yet started is up 19% y-o-y, reflecting high builder costs. https://t.co/KqRPW9uxbK

The decision by @realDonaldTrump to escalate the #tradewar with China could wind up imposing a $2.5 billion tax increase on residential construction at a time when Americans are already grappling with higher housing costs. https://t.co/K7CaRV82o0 #affordablehousing #NegotiateNow

#PWBWeek Read about Army Sgt. Kristy Stringer, who entered the NAHB/HBI Building Construction Technology program at Fort Stewart and quickly found her career. "We need more women out there recruiting and mentoring other women." - Stringer https://t.co/wOfAZKMTek #BuildingWomen