NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe Retires

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)  announced that Chief Economist Dr. David Crowe retires on March 18. NAHB Vice President for Tax and Market Analysis, Dr. Robert D. Dietz, succeeds Crowe. Crowe has been responsible for NAHB’s forecasts of housing and economic trends, survey research and analysis of the home … Read more

OSHA Finalizes New Silica Rule Amid Concern

On March 24, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) finalized the revised federal rule for limiting the exposure of workers to crystalline silica, which is known to cause an array of medical conditions, including silicosis, lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). OSHA believes the new rule will … Read more

OSHA Finalizes New Silica Rule Amid Concern

On March 24, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) finalized the revised federal rule for limiting the exposure of workers to crystalline silica, which is known to cause an array of medical conditions, including silicosis, lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). OSHA believes the new rule will … Read more

Organizers: Design & Construction Week in Las Vegas Draws More Than 110,000

According to show organizers, more than 110,000 housing industry professionals attended the third annual Design & Construction Week, held Jan. 19 to 22 in Las Vegas. The mega-event included the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builder’s Shower (IBS), the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), the International Window Coverings Expo and … Read more

Organizers: Design & Construction Week in Las Vegas Draws More Than 110,000

According to show organizers, more than 110,000 housing industry professionals attended the third annual Design & Construction Week, held Jan. 19 to 22 in Las Vegas. The mega-event included the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builder’s Shower (IBS), the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), the International Window Coverings Expo and … Read more

National Association of Home Builders Elects 2016 Leaders

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) held a board meeting and elected senior officers for 2016 during the International Builder’s Show (IBS) in Las Vegas. NAHB’s Chairman of the Board this year is Ed Brady. Brady has more than 25 years of experience in the home building industry and … Read more

National Association of Home Builders Elects 2016 Leaders

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) held a board meeting and elected senior officers for 2016 during the International Builder’s Show (IBS) in Las Vegas. NAHB’s Chairman of the Board this year is Ed Brady. Brady has more than 25 years of experience in the home building industry and … Read more

IBS, KBIS, TISE (StonExpo) Continue Vegas Co-location in 2016

According to news releases, the International Builder Show (IBS), Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) and The International Surface Event (TISE – StonExpo) will all return to Las Vegas as part of Design & Construction Week in 2015. The 2016 event(s) will be held Jan. 19 to 21. This comes … Read more

IBS, KBIS, TISE (StonExpo) Continue Vegas Co-location in 2016

According to news releases, the International Builder Show (IBS), Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) and The International Surface Event (TISE – StonExpo) will all return to Las Vegas as part of Design & Construction Week in 2015. The 2016 event(s) will be held Jan. 19 to 21. This comes … Read more

Clean Water Act Expansion May Affect Homebuilders

At the end of March, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers released a long-awaited proposal to clarify the wording of the Clean Water Act, which is designed to protect rivers, wetlands and other waterways from erosion and other damage caused by human activity. However, not … Read more