Tag: COVID-19
Community Planning in a Post-COVID World
What will residential communities look like after the COVID-19 pandemic subsides? Although sweeping changes aren’t likely, here’s what architects, planners and developers believe we’ll see.
NAHB Applauds Exclusion of Construction from OSHA’s COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard
OSHA issued an emergency temporary standard with requirements for employers to protect workers from COVID-19. The new standard does not apply to construction.
Judge Affirms NAHB Members Exempt from CDC Eviction Moratorium; Other Landlords Are Not
A federal judge has reaffirmed that members of NAHB are exempt from the nationwide eviction moratorium imposed by the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention (CDC), but ruled that the exemption only applied to the plaintiffs in the case (including NAHB members) and not to all landlords nationwide.
How to Incorporate Health and Wellness into Multifamily Design
NAHB’s upcoming webinar, “Wellness Wanted: Designing Healthy Multifamily Projects for Today’s Renters,” on Wednesday, May 26, at 2 p.m. ET, will explore how physical, mental and emotional well-being are coming into play in the multifamily arena.
How Has COVID Impacted Home Buyer Preferences?
NAHB’s latest edition of What Home Buyers Really Want examines home buyer preferences across the industry, including the impact that COVID-19 may have on the types of features, size and location of homes that buyers are seeking.
Biden Signs $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Bill Into Law
President Biden signed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package into law on March 11.
OSHA Issues New Guidance on COVID-19 Safety; New Safety Standard Likely Forthcoming
Late last month, OSHA issued “stronger safety guidance” on mitigating and preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. This could signal a forthcoming emergency temporary standard that OSHA inspectors would enforce.
COVID-19 Continues to Impact Home Purchasing Plans
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, more Americans are interested in purchasing homes, according to NAHB’s latest Housing Trends Report. The share of Americans who are considering the purchase of a home in the next 12 months was 15% in the fourth quarter of 2020, four percentage points higher than a year earlier and the largest year-over-year gain in the three-year history of this series.
Biden Proposes $1.9 Trillion Economic Rescue Package
President-elect Joe Biden tonight proposed a $1.9 trillion economic rescue package in response to the devastating health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Get Answers to Your PPP Questions
The expanded Paycheck Protection Program reopened this week and interested businesses are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. NAHB has updated its FAQs about the program to help you get started.
