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National Association of Home Builders

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is a Washington, D.C.-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. Facebook.com/NAHBhome, Twitter.com/NAHBhome

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More Stringent Energy Codes Demand A Tighter, Better Insulated Building Envelope
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NAHB Pushes Back on Federalization of Energy Codes

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are seeking to federalize energy codes. The National Association of Home...
11th Oct. 2024
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Osha Proposes New Heat Standard For The Workplace That Would Help Keep Construction Workers Safe In High Heat Conditions
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OSHA Proposes Workplace Heat Standard to Ensure Worker Safety

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released a proposed standard for heat injury and illness prevention. If finalized, the regulation would cover approximately...
13th Aug. 2024
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Survey finds Americans want action on housing affordability
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Poll Finds Americans See Housing Affordability as a Pressing Issue

Eight out of 10 Americans say their city and county officials should do more to encourage the production of housing that’s affordable to low- and moderate-income households, according...
13th June 2024
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Fema Has Implemented “risk Rating 20,” A New National Flood Insurance Program Pricing Methodology Based On Flood Risk
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Navigating Flood-Resilience Standards Without Compromising Affordability

The Federal Emergency Management Agency met recently with members and staff of the National Association of Home Builders during the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas to...
14th April 2024
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NAHB Advocacy

NAHB Policy Briefing: Advocacy efforts by the National Association of Home Builders are making a difference; analysis of 2021 American Housing Survey data
23rd Jan. 2024
A new video from the National Association of Home Builders demonstrates how easy it is to use naloxone in the event of an opioid overdose and why it's essential to have the nasal spray in jobsite first aid kits. | Image: Platoo Studio / stock.adobe.com
A New Video From The National Association Of Home Builders Demonstrates How Easy It Is To Use Naloxone In The Event Of An Opioid Overdose And Why It's Essential To Have The Nasal Spray In Jobsite First Aid Kits | Image: Platoo Studio / Stock adobe
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Life-Saving Help for Opioid Overdoses on Jobsites

NAHB Housing Policy Briefing: A powerful tool that saves lives from opioid overdoses on construction sites; housing affordability index data for Q3 2023
10th Dec. 2023
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The Biden Administration's Amended Wotus Rule Doesn't Define What Constitutes A “relatively Permanent” Waterbody And Doesn't Exclude “ephemeral Features” From Federal Jurisdiction
Business Management

WOTUS Rulings Cause Confusion for Home Builders

NAHB Housing Policy Briefing: Lack of clarity for land developers and builders regarding waters of the United States; construction labor market update
15th Oct. 2023
In September 2022, OSHA broadened the scope of its Severe Violator Enforcement Program and expanded its criteria, resulting in more employers being placed on the SVEP list. | Image: visoot / stock.adobe.com
In September 2022, Osha Broadened The Scope Of Its Severe Violator Enforcement Program And Expanded Its Criteria, Resulting In More Employers Being Placed On The Svep List | Image: Visoot / Stock adobe
Jobsite Safety

OSHA Offers Enforcement Update

NAHB Housing Policy Briefing: OSHA enforcement update; May data and trends for housing units under construction
11th Aug. 2023