Housing and the 2020 Presidential Election
Housing issues are in play in the race for the presidency in the 2020 election, and home builders are paying attention
NAHB Successfully Appeals Two Proposed Changes to the IECC
Two of the National Association of Home Builders’ appeals to the 2021 building code were accepted…
How Excessive Design Standards Hurt Affordability
Stringent residential design standards imposed by local governments are affecting housing costs; the impact of new residential construction on the broader economy (chart)
NAHB New Chair to Tackle Regulation and Promote Trades
Chuck Fowke named NAHB's new chair; a look at new single-family home inventory
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Affordability
Andrés Duany on New Urbanism’s Legacy and Affordable Housing
As a leading advocate for smart growth, Miami-based architect and urban planner Andrés Duany's vision for housing development and affordability is both bold and practical
Fireplace
Have a Hearth, Just Make Sure It’s EPA Certified
For today's homebuyer interested in a fireplace for their new house, there's a wide selection of product options from which to choose, and the range of fuel sources and design styles is sure to satisfy any specific requirements
Regulations
OSHA Construction Safety Inspections Fall 84% During Pandemic
OSHA’s in-person checks of construction sites have plunged by 84 percent during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus Resources and Information
OSHA Says Most Employers Don’t Have to Track Worker COVID-19 Infections
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has clarified employers’ responsibility to track workplace COVID-19 virus infections.
A Problem in Common: Balancing Regulations With Environmental Stewardship
When it comes to finding the balance between fees and regulations and addressing issues of environmental stewardship and housing affordability, we should keep in mind that we all caused this problem, so we all should share in the costs and solutions to fix it
Mud Puddles No Longer Deemed Protected Waters
NAHB Policy Briefing: Decades of uncertainty over federal jurisdiction of U.S. waterways is resolved
Solar
California Backtracks on Solar Mandate for New Homes
California regulators approved a proposal to allow builders to construct homes without solar panels if they buy power from community shared solar i
Jobsite Safety
Cell Phones Present Safety Hazard at Jobsites
Workers who use personal mobile phones on jobsites present safety risks that contractors need to address.
Affordability
New York City Eliminates Broker Fees for Renters in Surprise Ban
If you’ve ever tried to rent in New York City, you know how much of a headache it can be.
President Trump Signs Tax Extenders Into Law
NAHB Policy Briefing: Tax extenders are temporary provisions in the tax code that have expired and have to be cleared by Congress retroactively each year in order for filers to take them
