Pro Builder

MAY 29, 2020

NAHB and Trump Working to Reopen the Country. NAHB policy proposals for helping the housing industry lead the nation out of the economic slowdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic and survey of how builders responded to COVID-19. Establish a permanent minimum 4% credit floor for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 1, 2021

NAHB Chairman's Letter: Finding Common Ground. Chuck Fowke, NAHB 2021 Chairman. While some in our industry are cautious about a new administration, the goal of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has not wavered. We will continue to work to make housing more affordable to families across the economic spectrum. .

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 8, 2021

Pro Builder and NAHB Join Forces in New Partnership. The new partnership will benefit both NAHB members and the existing readership of SGC Horizon’s publications, such as Pro Builder, Pro Remodeler, Custom Builder, and PRODUCTS. Read what NAHB Chair Chuck Fowke says about the partnership in the January 2021 issue of Pro Builder.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

NAHB Addresses Rising Lumber Prices, Builder Concerns. NAHB is taking steps to try to minimize the effect on builders. With the exception of the coronavirus, which has impacted every industry, the lumber issue is the most troubling roadblock on the path to housing affordability right now,” said NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke. .

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 5, 2023

During the show, we announced a new partnership between NAHB and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to introduce more of America’s youth to potential careers in residential construction and provide young people with opportunities for career exploration through skills-based learning activities.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 4, 2021

The NAHB Chairman's Letter: Prepare Yourself with NAHB’s Disaster Toolkit. The NAHB has resources to help builders, remodelers, home builder associations, and homeowners prepare for and respond to disasters. Chuck Fowke | NAHB 2021 Chairman. Wed, 08/04/2021 - 06:00. Go to nahb.org and search for “Building Resilience.”

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Over 200,000 industry members—including 70,000 registered for IBS alone—flocked to Vegas for the largest gathering of housing professionals in the world. As newly elected 2023 NAHB chairman, I’m excited to build on the palpable energy from IBS. The home drew rave reviews for its wonderful combination of elegance and livable comfort.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 18, 2022

NAHB Policy Briefing: Now that the Inflation Reduction Act is law, home builders see a mix of benefits. The final package is a mixed bag for housing and our members,” says Jim Tobin, the National Association of Home Builders’ ( NAHB ) chief lobbyist and EVP for government affairs. NAHB Successes in IRA Legislation.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Stringent residential design standards imposed by local governments are affecting housing costs; the impact of new residential construction on the broader economy (chart). NAHB Housing Policy Briefing. A Problem in Common: Balancing Regulations With Environmental Stewardship. Thu, 10/01/2020 - 06:00.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Lumber Prices Hit Record High, Threatening Housing's Momentum. For home builders, framers, and remodeling contractors, the impact has eroded profitability, stalled production, and led to cancelled sales contracts and all-out shut-downs of projects—all of which works against housing affordability. "We NAHB CEO Jerry Howard | Photo c.

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Pro Builder

JULY 6, 2021

NAHB Policy Briefing | NAHB input on OSHA standard to protect workers from COVID-19; real estate values rise. NAHB argued that residential construction should not be included under the standard because the nature of new-home building and remodeling makes them a much lower risk for virus transmission. Regulations.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 1, 2021

Regulation costs are 11% higher today than five years ago, accounting for $93,870 of the final price of a new single-family home on average, according to the National Association of Home Builders. NAHB says regulatory costs are one of the biggest factors limiting housing construction. Regulatory Costs Increased 44% in 10 Years.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 16, 2014

As the residential green code is on the cusp of eclipsing 30,000 certifications, more than a dozen governments across the country are evaluating adopting mandates or incentives tied to ICC 700. In 2007, National Association of Home Builders and the International Code Council partnered to establish this residential green building code.

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Certification Residential Green North Carolina 120

Pro Builder

JULY 1, 2022

NAHB Policy Briefing: New procedure for developing the 2024 IECC; construction job openings, hiring, and layoffs data. The International Code Council (ICC) oversees the development of building codes that regulate how buildings are constructed, including the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Fri, 07/01/2022 - 11:30.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

NAHB Policy Brief | Home builders contend with climbing lot prices; building material prices for residential construction keep increasing. New England almost always has the most expensive lots in the country, in part because of strict local zoning regulations that discourage high-density development. Wed, 09/01/2021 - 09:00.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

NAHB Policy Briefing: Proposed rule will change how the Department of Labor determines employee/independent contractor status; latest Housing Market Index shows builder confidence declining. NAHB supports enforcement of the rules on the classification of workers, including the current FLSA rule. Thu, 11/03/2022 - 08:00.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 15, 2020

For today's homebuyer interested in a fireplace for their new house, there's a wide selection of product options from which to choose, and the range of fuel sources and design styles is sure to satisfy any specific requirements. Manufacturers had to adapt, and the strict regulations were a major blow to the wood stove industry.

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Pro Builder

MAY 8, 2023

The effect of local land-use policy on housing affordability is not often readily understood by those outside of the home building industry. Density In many communities, zoning laws restrict the amount of land that can be used for residential purposes, often in the form of minimum lot sizes or density requirements.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 3, 2023

per month in Climate Zone 3 for a standard 2,500 square-foot single-family house, yet it costs roughly $1,366 to achieve that level of insulation. In some cases, it would take well over 100 years to achieve a savings in energy costs commensurate with the increased cost to comply with the code. It is critical that the U.S.

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