HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

 of

NORTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA

 

Supporting and serving our members by providing networking and educational opportunities and advocating progressive growth in our communities.

NORBORD’S “THANK A FRAMER” CAMPAIGN RECOGNIZES UNSUNG HEROES OF CONSTRUCTION

According to the NAHB, more than 70% of builders reported a

shortage of framers while 78% reported a shortage of sub-contractors able to handle rough carpentry.

With more than 200,000 construction jobs already vacant, the industry needs to train more Americans to

fill these positions.

 

The HBI supports diversity and provides training for prospective construction professionals, veterans and underserved youth and is celebrating 50 years of skills training in the building industry this year.

 

To support this campaign, visit www.thankaframer.com and enter the sweepstakes to win great prizes or donate to the HBI. Share the video on social media with the hashtag #ThankAFramer.

Associate Members: Do you carry any of the 50+ products (above) included in the Member REBATE Program?  Get the word out!  Register to be listed in the NCHBA Member Directory - it's FREE!!

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New Silica Rules Go Into Effect Sept. 23 August 24, 2017

NAHB is advising its members to be prepared as enforcement for the silica rule in construction is currently scheduled to begin on Sept. 23. (Read More)

 

New Single-Family Homes Getting Smaller August 25, 2017

Bigger isn’t always better. In fact, when it comes to the average and median size of new homes, a smaller size could mean a larger number of sales. (Read More)

 

Feeling Overregulated? Call the SBA Ombudsman August 14, 2017

When Randy Strauss testified earlier this month about the strangling effects of regulatory overreach on his Ohio home building business, he knew that his audience – staff from the federal Small Business Administration (SBA) – was listening carefully. (Read More)

 

A Temporary Band-aid On Labor Shortages August 18, 2017

The portion of builders experiencing labor shortages rose again last month. While long-term workforce development initiatives are underway, many builders have the same question: How or where can we find more laborers now?

 

A lesser-known option that could help temporarily boost production is the Department of Homeland Security’s H-2B visa program, which issues up to 66,000 temporary worker visas each year. But because most of the petitions for these workers are not submitted by home builders or contractors, the large majority of H-2B visas have typically gone to workers in the hospitality industry. (Read More)

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WELCOME THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS!!

 

Gerald Crain with Northeastern Garage Door, Inc. (Garage Doors, Service & Installation)

 

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