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Wednesday, April 12, 2017
MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENT
CODES & STANDARDS
Fate of US-Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement Still in Limbo
Amid the uncertainty about the renewal of U.S.-Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement comes word from British Columbia’s softwood trade envoy that there is a chance a new deal could be reached quickly – by summer or fall – but if that doesn’t happen, the talks could stretch into next year, News 1130 reported. Read More at ConstructionDIVE
HOUSING INDUSTRY
New Residential Energy Tax Credit Estimates
In 2005, Congress established a number of energy-efficiency tax incentives related to housing that benefited new home buyers and remodeling homeowners. These policies included the tax code section 45L credit for the construction of energy-efficient homes (including for-rent residences and low-rise apartments), the 25C credit for retrofitting/remodeling existing homes, and the 25D credit for the installation of power production property in new and existing homes. Read More at Eye On Housing
TransUnion: Here’s why Millennials are delaying homeownership
The spring home-buying market is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent memory, and is even worse for first-time homebuyers, i.e. Millennials. Read More at HOUSINGWIRE
Construction Job Openings Post Small Increase
The count of unfilled jobs in the construction sector increased slightly in February, after two months of lower levels of open positions. Read more at Eye On Housing
MILLWORK SAFETY
Former OSHA Deputy Publicizes Workplace Citations
If you’re wondering where those strongly worded press releases announcing Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) violations have gone since January 20, you’re not alone. In the wake of President Trump’s inauguration, OSHA hasn’t issued a single press release about a severe violation — in fact, the last one was posted on January 18. However, one man is taking it on himself to get the word out about workplace safety citations. Jordan Barab, a former deputy assistant secretary at OSHA, is publishing information about violations on his blog, Confined Spaces. Read More at DWM
OSHA Reporting Rule in Legal Limbo
A lawsuit challenging a controversial Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rule that requires companies to make all of their injury and illness data public won’t be heard until after July 1 — the date employers were supposed to begin complying with the new regulation. Read More at DWM
INDUSTRY NEWS
BUILDING GREEN
NYC Condo Wins First-Ever WELL Building Standard Certification
21W20, a new condominium development in the Flatiron District of Manhattan, has become the world’s first residential project to be certified under the WELL Building Standard (WELL), which focuses on enhancing occupants’ health and well-being through the built environment. The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the public benefit corporation that administers WELL, made the determination. Read More at MHN – Multi-Housing News
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
OSHA to Delay Enforcing Silica Rule
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced a delay in enforcement of the crystalline silica standard that applies to the construction industry so it can conduct additional outreach and provide educational materials and guidance for employers. Read more at DWM
Choosing Your Type of Entity: Limited Liability Companies, S Corporations, and C Corporations
Business leaders face some tough decisions that can either make them money or cause failure. The choice of entity, usually one of the first decisions made, is one of these critical decisions. The Center for Financial, Legal & Tax Planning reviews the different entities and various considerations to think about to make the right decision. Read More
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