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How Municipalities Can Address Housing Affordability Through Code and Zoning Reform
How Municipalities Can Address Housing Affordability Through Code and Zoning Reform Historical patterns of land use policy and zoning have either disincentivized or disallowed production of various housing types and price points. Many U.S. cities have zoned the majority of their residential land for single-family detached housing, which not is not the right choice for…
Read MoreNew CEO to Take the Helm at the National Association of Home Builders
New CEO to Take the Helm at the National Association of Home Builders The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), a Washington, D.C.-based trade association representing the housing industry, has named James W. Tobin III as the association’s new president and chief executive officer. Tobin, executive vice president and chief lobbyist at NAHB, will succeed…
Read MoreNational Fall Safety Stand-Down
National Fall Safety Stand-Down Support OSHA’s Annual National Safety Stand-Down OSHA is partnering with employers and trade associations on its National Safety Stand-Down for fall prevention in construction, which will take place May 1-5, 2023. The safety stand-down is designed to raise awareness about the hazards of falls, which are responsible for the highest number of deaths…
Read MoreGlobal Innovation Award Winner Looks to Perfect 3-D Printed Homes
Global Innovation Award Winner Looks to Perfect 3-D Printed Homes When Black Buffalo 3D appeared at the 2023 International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas in February, their team was surprised when it was announced they were the recipients of the Global Innovation Awards’ Gold Award for Building Material and Structural Component. “My [acceptance] speech was not pre-written…
Read MoreA Hot Summer With the Tennessee Builders Education Foundation
Is your business struggling with the labor shortage? Consider a summer internship through the Tennessee Builders Education Foundation.
Read More5 Specialty Rooms Home Buyers Really Want
Every home buyer has an ideal home in mind. However, one new home feature that piques home buyer interest is specialty rooms.
Read MoreMy Tennessee Home: Increase Your Home’s Value with Renovations
Renovation projects can improve the enjoyment and comfort of your home. The projects you tackle today can pay off in the future.
Read MoreApril 2023 Special Events
The month of April is full of opportunities and events to connect with your fellow members of the WTNHBA!
Read More5 Ways to Enhance Your Home’s Curb Appeal
Outdoor upgrades will enhance your house’s curb appeal and deliver a more substantial return on investment if you’re trying to sell.
Read More6 Home Design Trends to Watch in 2023
The National Association of Home Builders recently announced the winners of the Best in American Living Awards (BALA) – a prestigious awards program recognizing excellence in designs that will influence the entire residential building industry.
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