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NAHB RESOURCES

NAHB is the premier source for information
on the home building industry.

As a member of NAHB your annual dues payment entitles you to a full range of services at the local, state, and national level. This offers you unparalleled opportunities for education, advocacy, networking, and information that will have a positive impact on your business. Take advantage of your member benefits today!

NAHB is an active participant in the regulatory process, working hard to promote housing in America. This section outlines the association’s official position on key housing issues such as removing regulatory barriers to building affordable housing, protecting property rights, providing tax relief for small businesses, promoting smart growth, and assuring the U.S. housing finance system remains strong.

Ordinances, legislation, ballot issues, elections and infrastructure costs are some of the top concerns for state and local builders associations. When confronted with one of these challenges, though, you don't have to start from the beginning. This section is filled with information and examples of what state, local and national building associations have done to protect the building industry's legislative and regulatory climate.

The housing market is changing. And while nobody knows exactly what the future holds, we do know that good basic business practices apply to any market. We also know that innovative approaches can spark success under almost any circumstances. To help members in today’s changing business environment, NAHB has compiled the best of the basics, the tried and true, and the truly new. To access any of the content in this section, you must be logged in to www.nahb.org as a member.

Manage your business more effectively and increase your profits with the valuable resources we’ve compiled in Biztools. These easy-to-read articles and resources cover strategic planning, financial management, human resource management, and information technology.

NAHB works with members and legislators to develop and support cost-effective and affordable building codes, standards, regulations, and state and federal legislation in the construction area. In Construction, Codes and Standards, you’ll learn more about structural design, materials, energy conservation, fire safety, electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling, ventilation, indoor air quality, radon, accessibility, safety, acoustics, disaster mitigation, green building, and more

NAHB produces in-depth economic analyses of the home building industry based on private and government data. Their Economics Group surveys builders, home buyers, and renters to gain insight into the issues and trends driving the industry. NAHB also hosts the Construction Forecast Conference held twice a year to help you keep on top of housing and the economy. Check their economic and housing data regularly for the latest updates and insights.

A number of emerging issues, such as household mold, are already key concerns among the public and the housing industry. 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.

NAHB provides a myriad of legal resources for both members and state and local association staff. While the NAHB staff counsel cannot replace your local attorney, we can offer legal research, litigation funding, and/or litigation strategy, depending on the situation and the issues involved. See the Legal Services or Litigation brochure for details. The resources listed on NAHB’s site are long-time NAHB services designed with land developers and builders in mind.

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