A cold wave may have taken over the U.S. this past Thanksgiving weekend, but it’s summer heat that’s on the minds of some legislators. A…
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Experts Warn of “Poster Child” Enforcement as OSHA Shifts Tactics
Door and window manufacturers could see a shifting landscape in workplace safety enforcement, as federal officials continue finding new ways to escalate penalties and expand oversight—even…
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U.S. Hikes Tariffs on Lumber Drawing Criticism on Both Sides of the Border
In February 2024, officials for the U.S. Department of Commerce indicated they would raise tariffs this year on imports of Canadian softwood lumber products from…
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White House Points to Two Years of Building Stronger Supply Chains
The Biden Administration released an update regarding the state of the building industry in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic crisis that…
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NAHB Urges Congress Take Action to Ease Housing Affordability Crisis
At a Senate Finance Committee hearing last week regarding the role of tax incentives in affordable housing, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) told…
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NLBMDA Responds to Ambassador’s Senate Testimony on Softwood Lumber Negotiations
Earlier this week, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai testified at a hearing before the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations’ Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and…
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The Multi-Trillion Dollar Budget Reviewed: What it Means for Residential Construction and Fenestration
The Biden Administration released the Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2023 last week. In about 150 pages, the budget details more than…
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NAHB Urges Swift Action on Canadian Lumber Pact Following UK Deal on Steel Tariffs
The National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) is calling on the Biden administration to move immediately to negotiate a new softwood agreement with Canada that will…
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NAHB Chairman Calls for Ending Lumber Tariffs, Boosting Output at White House Event
National Association of Homebuilders chairman Jerry Konter urged the Biden administration to increase domestic production of timber from federal lands and to work with Canada…
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NLBMDA Meets with Biden Administration on Softwood Lumber Tariffs and Supply Chain Concerns
The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association (NLBMDA) met with senior officials from the U.S. Department of Commerce last week to discuss the Biden…