EPA Declares Pre-2015 WOTUS Rule Now in Effect

Environmental Issues | Advocacy NAHB Provides Agency Official Inside Look to Inform Changes to Stormwater Permitting

NAHB members and staff provided a tour of several residential subdivisions in Northern Virginia to an official from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of Advocacy. The tour offered an opportunity to show the official how NAHB members comply with construction stormwater requirements and to discuss the federal construction general permit (CGP) for stormwater discharges from active residential land development and construction sites.

Associate Members Committee | IBS Associate Members Share Their Top Networking, IBS Advice

We spoke with three Associate members about their best tips on how to network with peers virtually throughout the year, and how to network in-person at key events such as the International Builders’ Show.

Economics Inflation Persisted in August

Inflation in August remained sticky as renewed tensions with Iran continued pushing up oil prices, keeping pressure on the Fed to consider a rate hike at its upcoming meeting.

Economics Existing Home Sales Fall despite Improved Inventory

Existing home sales fell for the third consecutive month as record-high home prices and elevated mortgage rates weighed on buyers. Mortgage rates resumed an upward trend after the July ceasefire ended.

Economics Energy Prices Rise Again in August

Residential building material prices, excluding energy, rose 0.2% in August and were up 5.1% from a year ago. Energy prices rose sharply in August, as prices for energy inputs to residential construction rose 6.6% over the month.