The National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) released its third quarter 2020 Remodeling Market Index (RMI), which had a reading of 82, a signal of residential remodelers’ strong confidence in their markets, for projects of all sizes. As the economy recovers and adapts from the impacts of Covid-19, the importance of home for Americans has created […]

Officials for two industry associations chimed in with sharp approval yesterday for the decision to reject a lawsuit they said would otherwise compel the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue an “emergency temporary standard” for infectious diseases and COVID-19. In a joint statement issued by Associated Builders and Contractors vice president of Health, […]

The National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) released its latest ICC-700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS), announcing that the 2020 edition is approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and available for public download and use. Introduced in 2008, the standard stems from a collaborative effort between NAHB and the International Code Council (ICC), providing architects, builders and […]