Expect premiums to rise as the Affordable Care Act takes effect, but many other impacts aren't yet certain. More
Changes to other grades and sizes are pending further testing. More
A group of regional building material supplier associations have joined with a product testing and certification company to launch the Claim Check Verification Program, an independent program designed to assure that manufacturers can back up their product claims. More
Homestar program would provide up to $3,000 for product upgrades, whole-house retrofits. More
Exemption for 50-employee companies reduced to 5 workers for construction industry employers. More
NLBMDA says grading stamp would allow for easier identification of eco-friendly materials. More
Amendment to Senate version of stimulus bill provides the credit to all home buyers and doesn’t require repayment. More