reform measures that he says will benefit the industry.

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 It's not only about training more people to come into the industry as our current generation ages out of the skilled trades, but it's also the immigration problem that we have in this country,  he said.

NAHB estimates government regulations add nearly $95,000 to the price of a typical new home. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg/Getty Images)

Tobin said many construction jobs do not require a four-year college degree and can provide stable, middle-class careers, but the home construction industry has struggled for years to attract enough workers to replace retiring tradespeople.

At the same time, builders have become increasingly reliant on immigrant labor. According to the National Association of Home Builders, immigrants account for roughly one-third of the homebuilding contractor workforce.

Tobin called on lawmakers to modernize the nation's immigration system, including creating legal pathways for workers already in the country and expanding visa opportunities for those seeking construction jobs.

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 We've got to find a way to modernize our immigration laws,  Tobin said.  We've got to create a visa system for people who want to work legally in this country, in the construction industry. 

Without additional workers entering the labor force, Tobin said, builders will continue to face challenges meeting housing demand and bringing more homes to market.