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Reducing Lumber Waste While Delivering on Time and on Budget
Orlando-based Raney Construction survived the 2008 financial crisis by manufacturing its own building components and creating a “vertically-integrated total solution” which this year alone will help build 3,500 homes.
IBS and KBIS Extend Agreement for Design & Construction Week
NAHB and the National Kitchen & Bath Association recently announced an agreement to extend the co-location of the NAHB International Builders’ Show and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, together known as Design & Construction Week.
New Home Building Arbitration Rules Provide for Quicker Resolutions
The American Arbitration Association recently issued revisions to its Home Construction Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures, which became effective on August 1. The revisions are intended to expedite the alternative dispute resolution process.
NAHB Groups Raise $27,000 for BUILD-PAC at Midyear Meeting
During the Midyear Board of Directors Meeting in Portland, three NAHB groups held fundraisers to benefit the NAHB bipartisan political arm that helps elect pro-housing, pro-business candidates to federal office.
North Carolina ‘Agrihood’ Features Farm as Anchor Amenity
Olivette, an agrihood just outside Asheville, North Carolina, is one of the earlier developments to address communities’ millennia-long draw to farms and the modern desire for amenities and technology.
Internships Give Students Practical Exposure to Home Building
Interns are a valuable resource to help companies in the home building industry find quality workers in a tight labor market.
Innovation Shines in Building Systems Week Aug. 20-24
Celebrate the innovative and tech-savvy members of NAHB Building Systems Councils as they observe Building Systems Week Aug. 20-24.
OSHA Releases Silica Standard FAQ for Construction
OSHA just released a set of 53 frequently asked questions to provide guidance to employers and employees on its respirable crystalline silica standard for construction.
NAHB Supports OSHA Safe + Sound Week Beginning Today
NAHB is an official supporting partner of OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week 2018, a nationwide awareness campaign on the value of health and safety programs that include management leadership, worker participation, and a systematic approach to finding and fixing hazards in workplaces.
$5,500 Raised for Associate Grants at Midyear Fundraiser
NAHB and the National Housing Endowment Associate Member Leadership Fund hosted an event that raised $5,500 for the Associates Leadership Grant at the recent Midyear Board of Directors Meeting in Portland, Oregon.
