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NAHB Safety Handbook Primes Builders on Newly Released OSHA Regulations
NAHB Safety Handbook Primes Builders on Newly Released OSHA Regulations From NAHBnow.com In the residential construction industry, a safe work environment and well-written, up-to-date safety program isn’t optional; it’s essential. Not only does it keep employees healthy and safe, but it can stave off huge losses, including everything from workers’ compensation to equipment issues, administrative…
Read MoreOSHA Reverses Course and Now Requires Employers to Track COVID-19 Cases
OSHA Reverses Course and Now Requires Employers to Track COVID-19 Cases The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration this week announced a significant reversal of previous policy on an employer’s obligation to record work-related cases of COVID-19 on OSHA injury and illness logs. The new requirements go into effect Tuesday, May 26. As with the…
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 MoreLumber Prices Move Sharply Higher on Rising Demand and Supply Constraints
Lumber Prices Move Sharply Higher on Rising Demand and Supply Constraints From NAHBNow.org Rising demand stemming from a surge of do-it-yourself projects from consumers working at home coupled with restricted supply due to lumber mills operating at a diminished capacity have led to a recent upsurge in lumber prices. The latest Random Lengths Framing Composite…
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 MoreAn Economic Update from NAHB’s Chief Economist
An Economic Update from NAHB’s Chief Economist NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz provides the following analysis on the impact of the coronavirus outbreak: It has been a dramatic week given ongoing aggressive government action to slow the spread of the coronavirus. While concern is still growing about the current environment, it is important to keep…
Read MoreHUD, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Suspend Foreclosures and Evictions
HUD, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Suspend Foreclosures and Evictions President Trump announced today that he has directed the Department of Housing and Urban Development to suspend foreclosures and evictions for mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration through the end of April. The Federal Housing Finance Agency also announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie…
Read MoreFree Webinar on Fall Safety in Roofing April 16
Free Webinar on Fall Safety in Roofing April 16 Registration is open for a free webinar, Fall Prevention & Protection in the Roofing Industry, conducted by the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) on April 16. Falls are the leading cause of death in construction, but roofers are at an even greater risk of…
Read MoreNAHB Accepting Nominations for Defender of Housing Awards
NAHB Accepting Nominations for Defender of Housing Awards Nominations are due by May 29, 2020 The NAHB Federation is once again recognizing courageous federal legislators who have demonstrated strong support for housing with the Defender of Housing awards. HBAs are encouraged to think about the contributions their legislators in the 116th Congress have made in…
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