Welcome New Members!

Posted by on Jul 26, 2017 in News

The board of directors approved three new members at their July 20, 2017 board meeting. Affordable Metal Mfg. in Muscatine – Sponsored by Tim Ruth K+R Wholesale Building Materials in Camdenton, MO – Sponsored by Andy Martin Star Equipment Ltd. in Cedar Rapids – Sponsored by Tim Ruth Look for them at our upcoming meetings and say hello!

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NAHB and House Panel Reach Agreement on Flood Insurance Bill

Posted by on Jul 24, 2017 in News

NAHB and House Panel Reach Agreement on Flood Insurance Bill Filed in Capitol Hill by NAHB Now on July 20, 2017 • NAHB today reached an agreement with leaders of the House Financial Services Committee to craft a viable, long-term flood insurance reauthorization bill that will keep the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) fiscally sound and enable home builders to provide safe and affordable housing to consumers. “NAHB commends House Financial Services Chairman Jeb...

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EPA Formally Withdraws National Post-Construction Rule

Posted by on Jul 24, 2017 in News

EPA Formally Withdraws National Post-Construction Rule Filed in Codes and Regulations, Environmental, Land Development by NAHB Now on July 20, 2017 • The Environmental Protection Agency today announced that long-awaited federal regulations to require all developers to install stormwater management devices have been jettisoned. In response to NAHB comments, EPA tabled the rule in 2014 that would have required “post-construction” controls for stormwater discharges. That rule...

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