COVID19
Supreme Court Blocks OSHA Vaccine Mandate for Large Employers
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. In issuing its decision, the Supreme Court stated that “OSHA has never before imposed such a mandate. Nor has…
Read MoreAs Cases Surge, NAHB Calls for Another COVID-19 Safety Stand Down
As Cases Surge, NAHB Calls for Another COVID-19 Safety Stand Down Halt Work for 10 Minutes January 11-15, 2021 to Cover COVID-19 Safety Procedures NAHB encourages members and all other residential construction companies to halt work for at least 10 minutes the week of Jan. 11-15, 2021, for a COVID-19 Jobsite Safety Stand Down to remind…
Read MoreSan Antonio Development Services Department Lobby Back Open
San Antonio Development Services Department Lobby Back Open Limited capacity for now. Only 30 people allowed at a time. As of today, October 19th, DSD has opened their lobby with limited capacity. There are only 30 customers allowed in the lobby at one time. Temperature checks are required now to enter the lobby. You must…
Read MoreFannie, Freddie to Delay Mortgage Refinancing 0.5% Surcharge Until Dec. 1
Fannie, Freddie to Delay Mortgage Refinancing 0.5% Surcharge Until Dec. 1 After strong opposition from NAHB and many other housing, consumer advocacy, and banking groups, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) said today that it has ordered Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to delay until Dec. 1, 2020, the implementation of a new 0.5% surcharge…
Read MoreAn Open Letter on Coronavirus Safety from NAHB Chairman to Residential Construction Workers
An Open Letter on Coronavirus Safety from NAHB Chairman to Residential Construction Workers NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke today sent an open letter to the nation’s residential construction workers imploring them to continue following guidance to prevent the transmission of coronavirus in the face of rising cases nationwide. Read the letter below: Dear Colleagues, As chairman…
Read MoreSBA and Treasury Release PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
SBA and Treasury Release PPP Loan Forgiveness Application From NAHBnow.com The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S Department of the Treasury, has released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions for the application. The form and instructions inform borrowers how to apply for forgiveness of their PPP loans,…
Read MoreNew NAHB Video Toolbox Talk Provides Guidance on Coronavirus Safety
New NAHB Video Toolbox Talk Provides Guidance on Coronavirus Safety NAHB has published a video toolbox talk that demonstrates proper safety precautions for workers on a home building job site to prevent the transmission of the new coronavirus that causes the COVID-19 illness. The video, available in English and Spanish, is intended to provide live…
Read MoreNAHB Updates Job Site Coronavirus Safety Guidance for Construction
NAHB Updates Job Site Coronavirus Safety Guidance for Construction Posters The Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC) has published important updates to its guidance for construction employers, employees and contractors on coronavirus exposure prevention, preparedness and response. NAHB is a key member of CISC. The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Plan for Construction describes how to prevent…
Read MoreRegister for this Week’s Coronavirus Response Webinars
Register for this Week’s Coronavirus Response Webinars NAHB has hosted 12 webinars this month to provide members with guidance on a variety of topics related to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on business operations. These webinars give members an opportunity to ask questions directly to NAHB staff and outside experts. NAHB continues its Coronavirus…
Read MoreCOVID Safety Posters and Governor Abbott’s Executive Order on Essential Services
COVID Safety Posters and Governor Abbott’s Executive Order on Essential Services Please find COVID Safety Posters in English and Spanish for your work sites as well as an Employee Safety Poster for your offices, showrooms and warehouses. It is recommended that you post these posters at all of these locations. Many GSABA members have been…
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