Remove Remodeling Remove Residential Remove Washington
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Washington Builders Introduce New Workforce Training Programs to Tackle Labor Shortage

Pro Builder

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.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

National Association of Home Builders

Pro Builder

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is a Washington, D.C.-based For more, visit nahb.org.

article thumbnail

Construction Excluded From New OSHA Standard

Pro Builder

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.

OSHA 98
article thumbnail

How Excessive Design Standards Hurt Home Affordability

Pro Builder

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.

Design 103
article thumbnail

Home Building Professionals Call on Congress to Address Housing Issues

Pro Builder

million housing units, and apart from resolving a supply-demand imbalance, increased residential construction could also help to tame inflation in the U.S. housing affordability crisis and make housing a national priority. The nation is short 1.5

Housing 52
article thumbnail

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.,

Green 120