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How Excessive Design Standards Hurt Home Affordability

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Stringent residential design standards imposed by local governments are affecting housing costs; the impact of new residential construction on the broader economy (chart). The fact that certain classes of homebuyers are excluded from buying a home makes excessive residential design standards an inappropriate policy option.

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Construction Excluded From New OSHA Standard

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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. OSHA issued the ETS in June 2021 and announced that the new standard applies only to workers in health care settings. Regulations.

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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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Surprise Jobs Rebound Could Trigger Recovery

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As businesses reopen and people get back to their jobs, the residential construction industry is poised to take advantage of improving conditions. . But on the current path, new residential construction is likely to lead the way as America gets back on track. After losing almost 1.4 Advertisement. . For more, visit nahb.org. .

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Why Builders Wait to See Lower Lumber Prices

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The problem for home builders and remodelers is that although lumber futures have begun to moderate, lumber packages quoted to builders have held at or near record highs. National Association of Home Builders. After months of headlines about rising lumber prices, recent news has focused on significant price declines. For more, visit nahb.org.

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NAHB New Chair to Tackle Regulation and Promote Trades

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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. . Leadership.

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

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For example, assume you paint residential structures of all types. You could get hired by a general contractor (GC) for a new construction or remodel project, but you can’t assume you’re covered under a GC’s policy. Let’s also say you’re painting the exterior of a historic home that has many unique features. Tool or equipment floaters.