Trenching & Excavation Safety

The NAHB Construction Safety & Health Committee is dedicated to helping builders operate safe jobsites, comply with OSHA regulations, and lower workers' compensation costs through injury prevention. This excerpt from NAHB Construction Safety & Health’s Trenching & Excavation Safety Video highlights the most common hazards associated with residential trenching and excavation. For Information on the complete video please contact Rob Matuga, AVP NAHB Labor Safety & Health, at rmatuga@nahb.org. Other NAHB Safety & Health video offering, such as Job Site Safety, Fall Protection, and Scaffold Safety, are available at www.builderbooks.com/safety. All NAHB Safety & Health video productions are available in both Spanish and English.

Whole Home Audio Innovation

NuVo Technologies introduces its latest innovative whole-home audio system with nearly plug-and-play technology.

A Revolutionary Home Lighting System 

Lutron, a leader in the lighting control industry, introduced a new revolutionary home lighting system at the CEDIA 2009 Expo.

Structured Wire Boxes 

Liberty Wire and Cable launches a new line of Structured Wire Boxes from EATON at the 2009 CEDIA Expo in Atlanta.

State of the Art Central Vac 

At the 2009 CEDIA EXPO in Atlanta Georgia Electrolux introduced its latest state-of-the-art central vacuum system with new EasyReach retractable hose technology.

How’d they do that?: Creating the International Builders Show 

Ever wonder what goes into creating the largest light construction trade show in America? Watch how NAHB and its partners produce the International Builders Show.

Concrete Homes: Building with Concrete

Building concrete homes can offer solid, disaster-resistant construction, greater comfort and security, lower energy bills, lower maintenance, as well as a home that’s healthier to live in and easier on the environment. Learn more about the various cement-based systems available and the numerous benefits of being involved in NAHBs Concrete Home Building Council.

Modular Video

Modular homes are the ultimate prefabricated building system, constructing nearly 90% of a home offsite. A highly customizable home can be built in a controlled factory environment while the building site is prepped. This technique can save builders and home owners time and money by cutting overhead and outsourcing during the construction process. Watch this video to learn more on how modular homes can help you. Then, find a modular manufacturer that can meet your needs through the NAHB Building Systems Councils' modular manufacturer member directory.