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Community Engagement Leads to Huge Membership Growth at Athens Area HBA
One priority immediately rose to the top of the list when Stephanie Johnson took over a Georgia HBA. The Athens Area HBA had a large decrease in membership in 2017, resulting in just 68 members. Johnson wanted to grow membership immediately.
Finalists Announced for the 2018 Global Innovation Awards
The judges for the 2018 Global Innovation Awards have selected the finalists from a robust crop of nominees. Winners will be announced at the IBS Global Industry Day on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, in the International Central.
IBS Early Bird Pricing Extended to Friday, Dec. 14
The deadline to take advantage of special early bird pricing for the 2019 International Builders’ Show has been extended to Friday, Dec. 14. Don’t miss your chance to attend the world’s largest annual light construction show at the best possible price.
Winter is Coming, Protect Yourself from the Cold on the Jobsite
With winter rapidly approaching, home builders need to be more conscious of working conditions in cold weather. Knowing the risk factors and using proper precautions will help ensure workers’ health and safety.
Connect to Global Home Building News and Trends with an Exclusive Member Benefit
Already doing business outside of the U.S. or interested in learning more about it for the future? All NAHB members (in the U.S. and around the world) are eligible to receive news about global industry trends directly to their inboxes through an exclusive member benefit.
Court Rules in Favor of OSHA’s Multi-Employer Citation Policy
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals last week ruled that the Department of Labor can cite general contractors for workplace safety violations that put subcontractors’ workers in danger. The case explored the legality of OSHA’s multi-employer citation policy.
From NIMBY to YIMBY: Navigating Challenging Development Approvals
Turning NIMBY (not in my backyard) to YIMBY (yes!) and winning development approvals requires significant preparation before the team ever puts pencil to paper.
Florida Building Leader on Member Recruiting: “Whatever it Takes”
As if running a Florida home building company and a state HBA wasn’t enough, Hurricane Michael fell right in the middle of a membership drive for Bill Truex. But he kept making calls and organizing relief efforts.
Fatal Injuries on the Rise for Small Residential Construction Firms
The fatality rate of workplace injuries for construction companies with 1-19 employees has been significantly higher than those with 20 or more employees, according to a recent study.
Supreme Court Unanimously Sides with NAHB Members in Dusky Frog Case
The U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday handed down a decision in Weyerhaeuser Co. v. United States Fish and Wildlife Service, giving a huge victory to two NAHB members and land developers across the country.
