The EPA Is Expanding Its List of Protected Waterways—Here’s Why Industry Associations Are Pushing Back
The Environmental Protection Agency is redefining "waters of the United States" (WOTUS) that are protected under the Clean Water Act, but industry experts say the new rule nullifies benefits of the 2021 federal infrastructure law
OSHA Will Crack Down on Penalties for Trench Deaths in 2023
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's national enforcement program aims to mitigate trench-related deaths on construction jobsites
Construction Companies Planning to Include Anti-Bias Clauses in Their Contracts
Construction jobsites are getting plenty of attention lately, but not all of it is positive
High Court EPA Ruling Has Wider Ramifications for Regulations' Reach
NAHB Policy Briefing: Wider ramifications of Supreme Court's EPA ruling; number of Hispanic workers in construction is on the rise
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Jobsite Safety
Rise in Trench-Related Fatalities Spurs Enhanced Nationwide Safety Enforcement
Following a sharp rise in the number of trench-related fatalities in the first six months of 2022, OSHA is increasing its worksite inspections and rolling out a number of new safety initiatives
Regulations
Net Zero Construction Is on the Rise, but Inconsistent Regulations Could Halt Progress
Confusing building codes and regulations have builders scratching their heads and wondering where to start when it comes to net zero construction
Regulations
Zoning Regulations Pose Challenges for Regional Builders, but Three Female-Led Projects May Help
These trailblazing women are digitizing zoning codes and regulations to help builders create more affordable housing
Regulations
Government Regulations Account For Over 40% Of Multifamily Development Costs
Multifamily developers attribute elevated prices for new projects to costly new regulations imposed by all levels of government
Energy Efficiency
Manufactured Homes Lack Strong Energy Efficiency Standards That Could Increase Affordability
Stronger universal energy efficiency standards could reduce energy costs for residents living in manufactured homes
Regulations
Homeowners Associations Are Instituting Rental Restrictions to Fight Off Corporate Landlords
Investor purchases are flooding suburban markets and turning residential neighborhoods into rental hotspots, but some homeowners are fighting back
NAHB
NAHB Chairman's Message: Americans Want Action on Housing Affordability
A recent survey conducted by polling firm Morning Consult on behalf of the National Association of Home Builders shows strong support for policies that would make housing affordable for more Americans
Net Zero
Net Zero: The Desert Comfort Experience Home Navigates a Perfect Storm
This net-zero energy home in the Arizona desert weathered its share of delays before construction started, highlighting building industry inefficiencies—all exacerbated by the pandemic
Environmental
California Officials Tighten Water Supplies Ahead Into Third Straight Year of Drought
How year three of California’s major drought could affect the entire state—from farmlands to cities
Regulations
Why Some Employers Are Waiting Out OSHA's Vaccine Mandate
Legal experts worry that the wait might not be worth the gamble
