NAHB closely monitors new issues affecting housing, as well as long standing subjects like affordable housing and Smart Growth. The federation strives to strike a balance between development and the need for housing stock; for environmental preservation and the crisis of affordability. Learn more about the issues that have a significant impact on today’s housing industry in this section.
- Construction, Codes & Standards
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In Construction, Codes and Standards, you’ll learn more about structural design, energy conservation, fire safety, heating, cooling, accessibility, and more.
- Construction Safety & OSHA
(13 items)
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was created to assure safe and healthful working conditions for all employees. Learn more about OSHA here.
- Home Builders Institute (HBI) Workforce Development
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Home Builders Institute - the workforce development arm of NAHB - is dedicated to advancing the quality of craft education and training programs, promoting career opportunities, and serving the general needs of housing industry workers.
- Immigration
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It is estimated that just over 20% of the labor force in the construction industry is foreign-born. However, U.S. immigration laws are severely outdated. Learn more about the immigration issue here.
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