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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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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. By 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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Formally known as the Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds regulation, the ruling grouped immigrants receiving government assistance into the definition of “public charge,” but in doing so, included foreign nationals working toward permanent residence and nonimmigrant workers seeking to extend their stay, says NAHB. Read More. .

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Proposed Immigration Legislation Would Benefit 100,000 Construction Workers

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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. Without foreign-born workers, the industry would surely face project delays, increased costs for buyers, and slowed economic growth, says NAHB.

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Construction Worker Suicide: A Fragile Balance

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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. Construction Industry Suicide Rate Higher Than Most.

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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. In addition, the EEOC is clear that employers can ask if an employee has been vaccinated.

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Housing’s Great Rethink: Workforce Development Takes Center Stage

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How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development. Boys & Girls Clubs Team Up With NAHB on Workforce Development. The so-called “ Great Resignation ” (among other names) seemed an ideal scenario for a home building industry with an insatiable appetite for more workers. A Career in Construction?