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Jerry Konter

Jerry Konter, a Georgia-based builder with more than 40 years’ experience in residential construction, is the National Association of Home Builders’ 2022 chairman of the board. Throughout his career, Konter has been active in NAHB’s leadership at the local, state, and national levels and has chaired several NAHB committees.

The supply chain and housing affordability were two issues among many that NAHB sought to address during the past year. | Image: daphnusia / stock.adobe.com
The Supply Chain And Housing Affordability Were Two Issues Among Many That Nahb Sought To Address During The Past Year | Image: Daphnusia / Stock adobe

NAHB Chairman Jerry Konter: Reflecting on 2022, Looking Ahead to 2023

NAHB Chairman's Message: Jerry Konter reflects on the past year's challenges and achievements and what lies ahead for the housing industry in the coming year
Jan. 9, 2023
The aftermath from Hurricane Sandy in 2012. | Photo: stock.adobe.com / MISHELLA
The aftermath from Hurricane Sandy in 2012. | Photo: stock.adobe.com / MISHELLA

NAHB Chairman's Message: Proposal to Create Climate Risk Committee

NAHB will continue to be the housing industry’s voice regarding climate issues, with NAHB's Leadership Council recommending the creation of a new Climate Risk Committee
Dec. 5, 2022
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Will I See You at the 2023 NAHB International Builders’ Show?

If you're looking for new ideas to boost your home building business, you'll find them at IBS
Nov. 29, 2022
NAHB's nonpartisan endorsements are based on the candidate or incumbent's views and actions on the policy and legislation that's most important to the home building industry and the families it serves. | Image: Element5 Digital / Pexels
NAHB's nonpartisan endorsements are based on the candidate or incumbent's views and actions on the policy and legislation that's most important to the home building industry and the families it serves. | Image: Element5 Digital / Pexels

NAHB Chairman's Message: Why Elections Matter to Your Business

As the midterm elections approach, the National Association of Home Builders is working to inform members about the importance of electing pro-housing, pro-business candidates...
Oct. 13, 2022
The products, connections, and educational opportunities found at IBS are unmatched. It’s what makes the International Builders' Show an essential industry experience if you're involved in residential construction. | Photos: Nick Hagen
The products, connections, and educational opportunities found at IBS are unmatched. It’s what makes the International Builders' Show an essential industry experience if you're involved in residential construction. | Photos: Nick Hagen

The 2023 International Builders' Show: It's Essential!

NAHB Chairman's Message: Don’t miss this year’s IBS in Las Vegas—the premier event for the residential construction industry
Oct. 5, 2022
Indicators now suggest an economic slowdown is likely. The National Association of Home Builders is actively working to advocate for and help home builders as economic circumstances change. | Image: yellow_man / stock.adobe.com
Indicators Now Suggest An Economic Slowdown Is Likely The National Association Of Home Builders Is Actively Working To Advocate For And Help Home Builders As Economic Circumstances Change | Image: Yellow Man / Stock adobe

How NAHB Is Poised to Help Builders as the Economy Slows

NAHB Chairman's Message: Home builder confidence is declining in response to economic pressures, labor shortages, and supply chain bottlenecks. The National Association of Home...
Aug. 4, 2022
Each year it gets harder for consumers to afford to buy a home. The Biden administration is taking action to address housing affordability. But is it enough? | Photo: The White House
Each year it gets harder for consumers to afford to buy a home. The Biden administration is taking action to address housing affordability. But is it enough? | Photo: The White House

NAHB Chairman’s Message: Biden Housing Plan Falls Short

While the Biden administration’s Housing Supply Action Plan pushes housing affordability to the top of the nation’s economic agenda, it lacks adequate supply chain solutions and...
June 23, 2022
Proposed legislation, including the No Timber From Tyrants Act and the Ocean Shipping Reform Act can help address materials supply bottlenecks that are contributing to rising housing prices. | Photo: Thomas Lin / Pexels
Proposed legislation, including the No Timber From Tyrants Act and the Ocean Shipping Reform Act can help address materials supply bottlenecks that are contributing to rising housing prices. | Photo: Thomas Lin / Pexels

NAHB Chairman’s Message: Members Urge Action on Housing Crisis

The National Association of Home Builders is relying on strength in its membership numbers to press the issue of housing affordability with the White House and Congress
June 5, 2022