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National Association of Home Builders

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based trade association representing more than 140,000 members involved in home building, remodeling, multifamily construction, property management, subcontracting, design, housing finance, building product manufacturing, and other aspects of residential and light commercial construction. For more, visit nahb.org.

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Contracting Reform Amendment Clears House; ConstructionPro Week Profiles 14 Other Proposals Potentially Affecting the U.S. Construction Industry

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1960) that the House approved earlier this month to allow prime contractors to count small business subcontracting at all tiers to meet federal small-firm participation goals, a proposal supported by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC).

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IDIQ Construction Contract Guide

Job Order Contracting

Extension of and/or option to in-house crews. Extension of in-house staff. No ability to subcontract—limited to trade specified in the contract. Maximizes opportunity for M/DBE subcontracting. . • Suitable for the smallest and least complex projects. T and M Advantages. Response time. Ideal for simple emergency repairs.

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2023 Design Trends Highlight Post-Pandemic Shifts and Affordability Struggles

Pro Builder

Other home features that resonate with both first-time and repeat home buyers include: Laundry rooms Exterior lighting Ceiling fans Patios Walk-in pantries Hardwood flooring on the main level Affordability Compromises Housing affordability remains a struggle, which home buyers recognize.

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Chicago Casino Construction: How to Deal the House a Winning Hand

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And despite the headline for this post, we think a downtown casino is a guaranteed bet for the house (developer), the city and Chicago’s commercial construction industry. This is especially true for neglected commercial properties, such as the Post Office that have been vacated for awhile.

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Construction Excluded From New OSHA Standard

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based trade association representing more than 140,000 members involved in home building, remodeling, multifamily construction, property management, subcontracting, design, housing finance, building product manufacturing, and other aspects of residential and light commercial construction. For more, visit nahb.org. . Regulations.

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#112:  Owners' Implied Warranty Rights Against Subcontractors

NH Construction Law

A few years back I blogged ( #84 ) that owners generally lack “third party beneficiary” rights required in order to enforce subcontracts. But what about the implied warranty of good workmanship ( #4 )? Strictly speaking, that installer wasn’t a “subcontractor.”