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Construction Worker Letter Template for GSABA Members
Construction Worker Letter Template for GSABA Members Construction Worker Letter Template for GSABA Members and COVID-19 Prevention/Response Plan We are grateful for Mayor Ron Nirenberg’s support in classifying construction as an ‘essential service’ in the most recent Emergency Declaration No. 5 issued on March 23rd(attached). Please be sure and thank the Mayor and Bexar County…
Read MoreNAHB Encourages Members to Donate Masks to Fight Coronavirus
NAHB Encourages Members to Donate Masks to Fight Coronavirus In a daily news conference on the coronavirus last week, Vice President Mike Pence urged construction companies to donate unused N95 respirator masks, and similar personal protective equipment, to healthcare workers on the front lines of the fight against the coronavirus. “We are asking construction companies…
Read MoreCritical Government Affairs Update
Critical Government Affairs Update March 20, 2020 The last week has been a hard one for all of us as well as for the members of the Greater San Antonio Builders Association (GSABA). The battle against this virus is an unprecedented challenge unlike anything we’ve seen in our lifetime. GSABA is doing everything in our…
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 MoreSmall Businesses Hurt by Coronavirus May Be Eligible for Low-Cost Loans
Small Businesses Hurt by Coronavirus May Be Eligible for Low-Cost Loans Congress passed an $8.3 billion legislative package on March 4 to help combat the coronavirus. The measure includes a provision that enables the Small Business Administration (SBA) to make an estimated $7 billion in low-cost loans to affected small businesses. The SBA can issue…
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 MoreApplications Now Open for HIRE Vets Award Program
From NAHB Now Home building firms that make it a priority to hire veterans can be recognized for their efforts under an award program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor is now accepting employer applications for the 2020 HIRE Vets Medallion Award. The award program recognizes all types of employers,…
Read MoreNew Home Sales Remain Stable in September
New Home Sales Remain Stable in September Published by NAHB Oct 24, 2019 Sales of newly built, single-family homes decreased 0.7% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 701,000 units in September off a downwardly revised reading in August, according to newly released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the…
Read MoreSetting Social Media Goals is Essential to Sales Success
Setting Social Media Goals is Essential to Sales Success PUBLISHED BY NAHB Now Oct 3, 2019 Using social media effectively and consistently to influence buying behavior is as dependent on a strong foundation as is the structural integrity of the homes you’re building. In Social Media Marketing for Your Business, Carol Morgan outlines how to…
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