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Wednesday, August 9, 2017
WMA ANNUAL CONVENTION
- Pre-Registration Member Discount Deadline is August 18, 2017.
- Register by September 6, 2017 to ensure your name and company are included in the WMA Convention Program Guide.
- Pre-Registration is available until September 22, 2017.
 
MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
CAI Software LLC Announces Strategic Acquisition of MultiProcess Computer Corporation
Computer Associates (“CAI” or the “Company”) announced that it has acquired 100% of MultiProcess Computer Corporation, an international provider of enterprise document archiving and retrieval solutions. Read More
BMC’s Profit Holds Steady as Sales Climb 11.1%
Gross margin dips 10bp to 23.9%. Read More at ProSales
CODES AND STANDARDS
EPA Approves ANSI as a Recognized Accreditation Body under the Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products Rule
ANSI is one of four ABs recognized by EPA to provide accreditation services under the final rule, which is intended to reduce exposure to formaldehyde emissions from certain wood products produced domestically or imported into the United States. Read More
GREEN BUILDING
DOE Invests $15.8 Million for Technology to Improve Building Efficiency
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office (BTO) is investing up to $15.8 million in 13 projects that will drive innovation in early-stage research and development for advanced building technologies and systems that will serve as a foundation for future technological developments and reductions in building energy consumption. Read More
HOUSING INDUSTRY
Home Prices Surpass Housing Boom Peak
While prices are up overall, it varies significantly from state to state. Here are the top 10 states with the highest growth. Read More
LMI Indicates Continued Improvement Across the Country
According to the NAHB/First American Lending Markets Index(LMI), 89 percent, 299 metropolitan statistical areas, recorded growth in their LMI Score over the second quarter of 2017. Read More
MILLWORK SAFETY
New OSHA Guidelines Under Review
The new administration extended a deadline to Dec. 1 in order to review the new requirements. Read More
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
The Lands of Opportunity
Builders are looking to secure land for 2018, now that spring selling season is over. Read More
Top Ten Sources of Softwood Lumber Imports
The softwood lumber trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada has sent prices significantly higher in the first seven months of 2017. Read More
Employment Increase Surpasses Expectations in July
July’s employment report released Friday morning showed jobs increased, surpassing expectations, according to the Employment Situation Summary report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Read More
Hidden Pain: Opioids’ Impact on Home Building
Builders respond in various ways to a substance use problem that’s plaguing the nation. Read More
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