Random Lengths Lumber Market Report
While lagging the pace of the February run, trading in framing lumber picked up, giving mills enough business to extend order files and raise prices. Trading in Southern Pine, a laggard in recent weeks compared to other species, kicked into a higher gear. Double-digit discounting seen in previous weeks dried up, as secondaries stepped in…
Jobsite Safety Resources For Residential Construction
Jobsite safety is a critical component of the residential construction industry. With more than 800 people killed in jobsite falls each year nationwide, builders are keenly aware of the risks involved in building homes. The Home Builders Association of Central Connecticut has made safety a key area of focus for our Association and our members….
Affordable House Price Calculator
How much can a prospective buyer afford to pay for a home? The NAHB spreadsheets available on this page will calculate the answer. Finding the income needed to buy a home of a given price is relatively easy with standard spreadsheet functions. However, many spreadsheet programs lack a function for the reverse calculation, forcing users…
Construction Liability Resources
NAHB’s legal team works with NAHB’s Construction Liability, Risk Management and Building Materials Committee to minimize construction defect and builder liability problems that may arise with construction and remodeling. NAHB attorneys monitor building product defect problems, study and recommend methods of reducing builder liability, and work cooperatively with manufacturers, insurers, product trade groups and other interested parties…
The Trouble With Change Orders
A change order is more expensive than you think. This presentation explains why you need to charge significantly more than the cost of the materials in the order themselves. Download Presentation