The PHRC has developed and maintains a wide array of training for all sectors of the construction industry with a focus on residential construction.

Welcome to the PHRC

The Pennsylvania Housing Research Center collaboratively engages with the residential construction industry to catalyze advancements in homebuilding through education, training, innovation, research, and dissemination.

We aim for a residential construction industry equipped with the knowledge, skills, and technology to build better homes.

Announcements

11/3/2025

Save on 2026 PHRC Housing Conference registration with Early Bird Rates

10/7/2025

2025 Hankin Lecture to explore the future of housing

9/18/2025

Calling all Contractors in Philadelphia County on 10/22 for Seal the Deal: Intro to Weatherization & Business Opportunities

9/16/2025

2021 PA Uniform Construction Code (UCC) Update: Date of Implementation on January 1, 2026

9/5/2025

Calling all Contractors in Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lebanon, or Montgomery Counties on 9/24 for Seal the Deal: Intro to Weatherization & Business Opportunities

Upcoming Webinars

10/13/2026

Achieving Higher R-Values in Residential Construction

10/29/2026

Beyond the Basement: Understanding Foundation Options for Modern Residential Construction

11/10/2026

Finishing Concrete with Type IL Cement and SCMs

12/8/2026

Window Replacement and Code Compliance in Residential Remodeling

1/12/2027

Radon Risks in Pennsylvania, Testing Methods, and Mitigation Strategies

About

The PHRC's vision is that the residential construction industry is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and technology to build better homes.