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Home Improvement, Remodeling Spending Expected to Rise

Pro Builder

Home Improvement, Remodeling Spending Expected to Rise. Stronger gains will come with remodeling in the large metros, with expected growth of nearly 5% this year whereas 2020 only experienced a 2% growth. A total of 14 metros are expected to have an even stronger remodeling growth with increases larger than 6%. Remodeling.

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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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Deadline to Propose Changes to National Green Building Standard

Green Building Law Update

The 2018 version of the NGBS will be the fourth iteration of this national residential standard. The NGBS is the fastest growing residential green building standard and is the preferred green standard by many in the residential real estate sector. The entire Consensus Committee will hold two hearings in Washington, D.C.,

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Washington Builders Introduce New Workforce Training Programs to Tackle Labor Shortage

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Washington Builders Introduce New Workforce Training Programs to Tackle Labor Shortage. Industry leaders in Washington are rolling out a number of new training programs and initiatives meant to connect young adults with career opportunities in the skilled trades. Tue, 11/29/2022 - 10:43.

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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. ABOUT NAHB: The National Association of Home Builders is a Washington, D.C.-based That standard went into effect immediately.

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Will We See More Seismic Retrofitting in the Construction Industry?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Currently, building owners in Oregon and Washington must address seismic upgrades when older buildings undergo major remodeling. That being said, seismic upgrades likely make up a small portion of renovation projects in residential and commercial buildings across the region.

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Surprise Jobs Rebound Could Trigger Recovery

Pro Builder

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. ABOUT NAHB: The National Association of Home Builders is a Washington, D.C.-based