Posted by karyl@hbaofic.org on Sep 13, 2017 in News
Filed in Business Management, Economics, Environmental by NAHB Now on September 13, 2017 • The short answer is, unfortunately, it’s too early to tell. According to NAHB economist David Logan, more time is needed to assess the storms’ short- and long-term impacts on both lumber supply and demand. “Other factors are also at play right now, which further complicate things,” Logan said. “The wildfire outlook is uncertain at this point, and duty rates on Canadian...
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Posted by karyl@hbaofic.org on Aug 29, 2017 in News
Donate to Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts Filed in Leadership, NAHB Cares by NAHB Now on August 28, 2017 • 1 Comment Texans are fighting floodwaters rising to historic levels as Hurricane Harvey pounds the Lone Star State. While the reports of damage and devastation in Houston, Victoria, Rockport and other towns and cities continue to pour in, weather forecasts indicate that the disaster area will likely grow as the storm moves inland and swings toward Louisiana. NAHB will...
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Posted by karyl@hbaofic.org on Aug 8, 2017 in News
5 Ways to Get Competitive with CAPS Filed in Education, Remodelers by NAHB Now on August 8, 2017 • This front walkway by NAHB Remodelers chair Dan Bawden beautifully combines a ramp and porch steps. The term universal design has been traced back to the late 1970s, when, according to a timeline from Professional Builder magazine, architect Ron Mace coined the term. This 70’s invention turned into...
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Posted by karyl@hbaofic.org on Aug 2, 2017 in News
Cantwell-Hatch Bill Would Help Ease Affordable Housing Crisis Filed in Capitol Hill, Multifamily by NAHB Now on August 1, 2017 • NAHB today called on Congress to pass the Affordable Housing Credit Improvements Act of 2017 (S. 548), legislation that would promote the construction of sorely needed rental apartments and help alleviate the nation’s affordable housing crisis. Testifying before the Senate Finance Committee, NAHB Chairman Granger MacDonald told lawmakers that...
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Posted by karyl@hbaofic.org on Jul 26, 2017 in News
The board of directors approved three new members at their July 20, 2017 board meeting. Affordable Metal Mfg. in Muscatine – Sponsored by Tim Ruth K+R Wholesale Building Materials in Camdenton, MO – Sponsored by Andy Martin Star Equipment Ltd. in Cedar Rapids – Sponsored by Tim Ruth Look for them at our upcoming meetings and say hello!
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