homebuilding

[ hohm-bil-ding ]

/ ˈhoʊmˌbɪl dɪŋ /

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noun

the designing or constructing of houses.

adjective

of, relating to, or associated with homebuilding: the homebuilding industry.

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Origin of homebuilding

First recorded in 1815–25; home + building

The program has been in place for over 50 years, and has failed to ever spur homebuilding, as the Los Angeles Times detailed in an investigation five years ago.
One Year In, San Diego Isn’t Anywhere Close to Building the Homes the State Says It Needs|Andrew Keatts|July 14, 2022|Voice of San Diego
Around a third of respondents also said they believe that 3D printing is the future of homebuilding and will eventually come to replace more traditional methods.
How the Company Behind TikTok's Viral 3D-Printed Houses Wants to Help Solve the Affordable Housing Crisis|Megan McCluskey|April 4, 2022|Time
His homebuilding goals took an early hit when state regulators said the city under the former mayor broke the law by not offering the Sports Arena to affordable housing developers before inking a redevelopment deal.
The State of Gloria’s Top Priorities From 2021|Lisa Halverstadt, Andrew Keatts and MacKenzie Elmer|January 12, 2022|Voice of San Diego
This is the beginning of a true paradigm shift in homebuilding.
America’s Biggest 3D Printed Building Is This New Military Barracks in Texas|Vanessa Bates Ramirez|August 30, 2021|Singularity Hub

Suddenly, increased homebuilding was a central goal of the ascendant Democratic coalition.
Politics Report: BIA’s Big Decision|Scott Lewis and Andrew Keatts|March 6, 2021|Voice of San Diego
In May, Carley returned to Flagstaff to take up with earnest inspiration the labors of homebuilding in a primitive land.
The Call of the Canyon|Zane Grey