The much watched 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has officially become law of the land, after passing both houses of Congress. President Donald Trump…
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Energy Star Finds Itself in the Crosshairs of Cutbacks. Could It be Saved by a New Address?
News that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star program might be on the chopping block sent shockwaves through the agency Tuesday, after a…
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As Tariffs Twist and Turn, Associations Speak Out
The Window and Door Manufacturers Association held its Spring Meeting and Legislative Conference last week in Washington, D.C. As the event wrapped up with a…
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WDMA Gathers Amid ‘Liberation Day’ for Legislative Conference
The Window and Door Manufacturers Association held its Spring Meeting and Legislative Conference this week in Washington, D.C. The event took place over bated breath,…
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White House Imposes Sweeping 25% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum, Sparking Backlash
The White House announced a sweeping 25% tariff on all aluminum and steel imports, sparking backlash from global trade partners. The administration announced the tariffs…
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Customs Provides Guidance for Aluminum Import Requirements
After the U.S. hit Russia with a 200% tariff on all imports of aluminum in recent weeks, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Customs) issued guidance for…
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Cohort Takes Another Stab at Getting Washington to Take Action on Lumber
A cohort of construction-related organizations sent a letter to U.S. Department of Commerce secretary Gina Raimondo last week, urging Commerce to examine the supply chain…
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When You Can’t Require Employees to Get Vaccinated
There are many questions surrounding the distribution of vaccines, including who will have access to them next and whether or not contractors and other employers…
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U.S. to Reimpose 10% Tariff on Canadian Aluminum
The U.S. has reimposed a 10% tariff on non-alloyed unwrought aluminum imported from Canada, citing a substantial increase in imports over the period from June…
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Aggressive Energy Proposals Dominate FGIA Codes and Regulatory Update
“Following regulatory issues right now is like doing the Texas two-step,” said Kathy Krafka Harkema, U.S. codes and regulatory affairs manager for the Fenestration and…