Legislative

Homebuilders Ask Congress to Simplify Tax Code

April 23, 2012

Homebuilders called on Congress to simplify the tax code as part of a comprehensive tax reform effort in order to help small businesses to continue serve as an engine of economic growth.

Court Temporarily Bars NLRB Poster

April 23, 2012

The U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. ruled on April 17, that the NLRB is barred from requiring employers to post an Employee Rights notice while litigation challenging the rule is pending.

What CMs can Learn From an Engineer’s Memo

April 16, 2012

An engineer’s perspective on the Softwood Lumber Design Value reduction, and what CMs can learn from an engineer’s memo.

Election Hits DC-MD-VA Development Hard

April 16, 2012

While economic conditions nationwide appear to be firming up, growth has clearly slowed in the greater Washington, D.C., area, as uncertainty about the federal budget and the outcome of the 2012 elections has stymied hiring in government and the private sector. 

Understanding US Deficit Reduction Impacts

April 16, 2012

As the U.S. economy continues to gain momentum, attention has shifted among policymakers toward reducing deficits in the public sector.

ALSC Issues Response Letter Regarding Lumber Testing

April 10, 2012

On April 3, ALSC sent a letter to SBCA in response to a March 31 letter requesting further information on lumber design value testing currently being conducted on North American softwood lumber species.

Bill Aims to Weaken HI Building Code

April 2, 2012

Legislation under consideration (HB 2358) in Hawaii would weaken the state’s building code regime by removing key representatives from the Building Code Council.

Congress Passed JOBS Act

April 2, 2012

The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to pass a bill to boost small business growth, known as the JOBS Act, which had previously been passed by the Senate.

KS Lawmakers Consider Immigration Debate

April 2, 2012

Kansas House members face a decision on debating proposals for cracking down on illegal immigration.

SBCA Provides Substitution Charts Based on Possible Sept. Design Values

April 2, 2012

SBCA has created a complete 2x4 through 2x12 Southern Pine lumber blind substitution chart for component manufacturers to use in preparation for the September 1, 2012 deadline.