NAHB Mourns the Passing of Texas Builder Oliver “Sam” Clark Jr.
NAHB mourns the passing of three-time East Texas Builders Association (ETBA) president Oliver Heartsill “Sam” Clark Jr. Clark, 70, who passed away on Jan. 9.
Podcast: Award-Winning Builder Previews IBS Presentations on Post-Pandemic Home Design
North Carolina builder Alaina Money-Garman will present a concept home at the 2022 International Builders’ Show that was built in response to consumer research about how the pandemic changed what home buyers want.
Seattle Times Highlights NAHB’s Opposition to Lumber Tariffs
The Seattle Times has published an editorial by NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke that lays out a strong case against tariffs on Canadian lumber shipments into the United States that are fueling lumber price volatility and harming housing affordability.
Supreme Court Blocks OSHA Vaccine Mandate for Large Employers
The U.S. Supreme Court today voted 6-3 to block the Biden administration from enforcing a COVID-19 vaccine or testing mandate for employers with at least 100 workers.
NAHB Actively Engaged in WOTUS Rulemaking, Calls for More Transparency
The Biden administration’s process for withdrawing the Trump administration’s “waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) definition under the Clean Water Act and replace it with a another WOTUS definition has broad ramifications affecting land developers, home builders and countless other small businesses.
Voting for National Associate Chairman to Take Place Jan. 26
The National Associate Chairman (NAC) election will take place virtually on Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 2 p.m. ET. Voting instructions will be sent directly to eligible voters immediately prior to the election.
Elevated Inflation and Higher Interest Rates in 2022
For the first time since the early 1980s, the U.S. economy is experiencing a period of elevated inflation. NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz provides more details in this overview of key issues impacting the housing industry.
Prominent Remodeler Geep Moore to Be Inducted Into the National Remodeling Hall of Fame
NAHB Remodelers will induct George “Geep” Moore, a remodeler and owner of Moore-Built Construction & Restoration in Elm Grove, La., into the National Remodeling Hall of Fame for his contributions to the remodeling industry. Moore will be recognized on Feb. 6 at the NAHB Remodelers Awards and Recognition meeting, held in conjunction with the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in Orlando.
Jan. 19 PPP Webinar Looks at Loan Reimbursement for NAHB Members
Any small business owner who took out a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) small business loan will want to sign up for a free webinar on Wednesday, Jan. 19, at 1 p.m. ET that examines PPP loan reimbursement and the measures taken to specifically help NAHB members.
IRS Extends COVID-19 Relief Following NAHB Request
Last summer, NAHB and other groups requested the IRS extend some of the COVID-19 relief granted one year ago. Today, the agency released Notice 2022-05, which grants the extensions we specifically requested, along with other additional relief because of ongoing issues involving COVID-19.
