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Home Improvement, Remodeling Spending Expected to Rise

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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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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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Will We See More Seismic Retrofitting in the Construction Industry?

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Currently, building owners in Oregon and Washington must address seismic upgrades when older buildings undergo major remodeling. Even though seismic retrofitting in the Pacific Northwest isn’t yet mandatory, many upgrades are underway.

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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 Photo: ElenaR / stock.adobe.com. .

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

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National Association of Home Builders

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

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How Excessive Design Standards Hurt Home Affordability

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ABOUT NAHB: The National Association of Home Builders is a Washington, D.C.-based The chart below demonstrates the impact of new residential construction on the broader economy. . .

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