The reality of being a contractor includes labor shortages, brutal competition and low, low margins. Ben Whelan, a contractor in Connecticut, at a work site in March.Credit...Victor Llorente for The ...

Texas home prices fell in 2025 but forecasts show gains in 2026 as builders slow new construction and population growth continues.

Having places to live, work, shop, and otherwise conduct our daily lives is critical. But someone has to build those structures, and someone has to account for all the various aspects and needs of the ...