Claire Koltko

Claire Koltko's Posts

• The NAHB Research Center Corner

  Safe Guard

  by Claire Koltko

  THE NAHB RESEARCH Center and the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association (NOMMA) are partnering to conduct an independent study on guardrail safety in relation to young children. In contrast to past industry studies focused on jobsite fall protection, this study's goal is to analyze the pool of knowledge on climbability of guards, both interior and exterior, and to provide a study design for observing and documenting climbability.

• NAHB Briefs

  by Claire Koltko

  - Online registration is now open for the 2008 International Builders' Show. - The NAHB urges lawmakers not to abandon efforts to overhaul the nation's immigration laws. - The NAHB produces two new products to increase jobsite safety and reduce the chance of job-related accidents.

• The NAHB Research Center Corner

  Setting the Standard

  by Claire Koltko

  EARLIER THIS YEAR, THE NAHB and the International Code Council (ICC) announced their agreement to develop a new National Green Building Standard, providing a common benchmark for recognizing green residential design, development, and construction practices. Because market demand for green-built homes is growing rapidly, the NAHB Research Center, which is coordinating the effort, has set an aggressive timeline for development and is expected to complete the standard in early 2008.

• NAHB Briefs: July 2007

  by Claire Koltko

  - Increasing operating costs put hundreds of affordable apartment communities in financial jeopardy, according to new study. - Builders continue to demand homeownership for all Americans. - Home builders applaud House passage of legislation that they hope will establish a strong regulatory framework for housing government-sponsored enterprises.

• EnergyValue Housing Awards

  by Claire Koltko

  AT A TIME WHEN THE HOME building industry is stepping up its efforts to address rising fuel and energy costs by improving the energy efficiency and performance of new homes, the EnergyValue Housing Awards (EVHAs) present an opportunity for environmentally responsible builders to share their best practices and be recognized for their efforts.