Standards, Safety & Workforce

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.

Standards, Safety & Workforce

  • Construction, Codes & Standards  (6 items)
    In Construction, Codes and Standards, you’ll learn more about structural design, energy conservation, fire safety, heating, cooling, accessibility, and more.
  • Construction Safety & OSHA  (10 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  (go to item)
    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.
  • Labor Workforce  (2 items)
    This section provides data, resources, and tools to help NAHB members build their labor workforces, explaining hiring processes, wage laws, labor regulations, and immigration issues.
Get the Facts on the Positive Impact of Home Building
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