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NAHB Chairman's Letter: A Look Back, Ahead, and a Note of Thanks

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NAHB Chairman's Letter: A Look Back, Ahead, and a Note of Thanks. NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke looks back at the association's victories last year and ahead to challenges for home builders in 2022. Chuck Fowke, NAHB 2021 Chairman. NAHB developed tools and online resources to help members navigate the supply chain crisis.

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Biden Administration Rescinds Rule Affecting Construction Workforce

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Biden Administration Rescinds Rule Affecting Construction Workforce. This affected the industry by limiting legal immigration, ultimately affecting the home building workforce. Soon after the Public Charge Rule was enacted, a number of entities filed suit challenging its legality. Construction. Construction.

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NAHB Chairman's Letter: A Look Back, Ahead, and a Note of Thanks

Pro Builder

NAHB Chairman's Letter: A Look Back, Ahead, and a Note of Thanks. NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke looks back at the association's victories last year and ahead to challenges for home builders in 2022. By Chuck Fowke, NAHB 2021 Chairman. NAHB developed tools and online resources to help members navigate the supply chain crisis.

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Construction Worker Suicide: A Fragile Balance

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Construction Worker Suicide: A Fragile Balance. Construction workers often struggle with mental health, and suicide rates in construction are high compared with other industries. The construction industry is finally paying attention to this issue and including mental health in the conversation about construction jobsite safety.

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Proposed Immigration Legislation Would Benefit 100,000 Construction Workers

Pro Builder

Proposed Immigration Legislation Would Benefit 100,000 Construction Workers. The Dream and Promise Act of 2021 successfully passed through the House on March 18, bringing more than 100,000 construction workers closer to receiving a permanent legal status in the U.S. For these reasons, NAHB designated support for H.R.

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Seven Construction Associations You Should Consider Joining

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As a construction professional, you work hard. General Interest Construction Associations. Here are some established construction-related organizations that can provide some of the above advantages. AIC members serve the construction industry through professionalism and a commitment to high ethical standards.

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What Builders Should Know About Vaccinations and New Guidelines

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And when it comes to vaccinations, employers can legally require it with some exceptions covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act or religious objections. Construction. In addition, the EEOC is clear that employers can ask if an employee has been vaccinated. But there has been a recent positive development from OSHA in this area.