Take Action Now to Fight the New Lumber Tariffs
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Take Action Now to Fight the New Lumber Tariffs

NAHB The Commerce Department on Nov. 24 moved forward with its next administrative review to double the tariffs on Canadian lumber shipments into the U.S. from 9% to 18%. NAHB strongly opposed this move as it will only exacerbate market volatility, put upward pressure on lumber prices and make housing more expensive. We need your help to get Congress involved. Please call or write your members of Congress today and urge them to tell President Biden to negotiate an updated softwood lumber agreement with Canada and increase U.S. lumber production by harvesting more timber from U.S. forest lands. Click on the “Take Action Now” button below to send a letter to your members of Congress. TAKE…

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December 6, 2021
How To Help This Holiday Season
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How To Help This Holiday Season

There are very many things to be thankful for this holiday season. However, sometimes we just need to spread a little holiday cheer. Looking for a way to help others? Here are some of the many ways you can help around the Dayton Area: God's Grace Food Pantry According to the With God’s Grace Facebook page, the food pantry will be handing out Thanksgiving to-go meals to families in the Dayton community. The event will be held from 1 pm to 2 pm at 5505 North Dixie Drive in Dayton. Visit God's Grace Facebook Page House of Bread Volunteer for House of Bread here The House of Bread was founded in 1983 by Sister…

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November 22, 2021
NAHB Publishes Guidance for Members on OSHA Vaccination and Testing Rule
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NAHB Publishes Guidance for Members on OSHA Vaccination and Testing Rule

NAHB has published a toolkit for the residential construction industry to help covered companies comply with the requirements of a new emergency temporary standard (ETS) from OSHA that mandates COVID-19 vaccinations for workers or weekly testing. On Nov. 5, 2021, OSHA issued the COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission in workplaces. It requires all employers with more than 100 employees to mandate vaccinations for their workers or weekly COVID-19 tests to attend work. Although the ETS is being vigorously challenged in courts all over the United States, its publication in the Federal Register made it effective on Nov. 5. And some of its provisions will be enforceable by OSHA inspectors…

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November 15, 2021
COVID-19 UPDATE: JOB GROWTH, INFLATION RISKS, AND AFFORDABILITY CONCERNS
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COVID-19 UPDATE: JOB GROWTH, INFLATION RISKS, AND AFFORDABILITY CONCERNS

BUILDERONLINE While the potential influence of continued high inflation adds an element of caution to the current state of the economy, Zonda chief economist Ali Wolf said her take on the overall economy is more positive during the latest COVID-19 Update webinar. Wage Growth and Inflation Partially as a result of the labor crunch, employers are feeling pressure and increasing wages. Wolf says the country is experiencing a wage growth between 4% and 6% compared with 2020, the highest levels of year-over-year growth since 2004-2005. The positive impact of higher wages and consumer spending power, however, is being offset by higher costs and high inflation numbers. Inflation has grown between 3.5% and 5% year…

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November 15, 2021
House Passes Infrastructure Bill
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House Passes Infrastructure Bill

NAHB The House late last night passed the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill approved by the Senate and President Biden will sign the measure into law shortly. NAHB supports the infrastructure bill, which will make much-needed improvements to the nation’s roads, bridges, broadband, and public transportation network. This bill, titled the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, will help connect more Americans from their homes to their places of work and within their communities. It contains several provisions that will boost housing affordability: By including Sen.  Joe Manchin’s (D-W.Va.) Energy Infrastructure Act, this legislation helps to increase energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions without stringent energy code mandates that will increase housing prices.The measure…

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November 8, 2021
In the Pavilion: Get Inspired to Show Your Home Some Love
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In the Pavilion: Get Inspired to Show Your Home Some Love

As you explore the gorgeous homes at this year’s Homearama show, you might be inspired to make changes to your current home. At the Pavilion tent at the show, representatives from local home improvement contractors will be ready to assist you with any questions you may have about upgrading your house.  Planes Moving & Storage As a family-owned business, Planes Moving and Storage has been serving customers for over 95 years. For the last 20 years, they have been on the Deloitte Cincinnati USA List of Top 100 Privately Owned Companies. Planes takes personal responsibility for the moving process so you can focus on settling into your new home. Stop by the Planes booth…

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October 10, 2021
Walk the Walk With New Urbanism
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Walk the Walk With New Urbanism

As soon as you arrive at Union Village, you’ll know it’s a different kind of community. You might be reminded of the eternally sunny town featured in the movie The Truman Show. That story did take place in a real New Urbanist community: Seaside, Florida. J&K Custom Homes, one of the builders featured in this year’s Homearama, recently talked more about New Urbanism and the friendly communities it creates on their blog.   Living the Pedestrian Life  The blog points out just a few of the highlights of these types of communities, which are based on “an urban design model that prioritizes nearby shops, walkable streets and lively public spaces.” The community design ripples out…

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October 7, 2021