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Year 2015

NAHB Commends Court Ruling Suspending EPA Water Rule

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) announced on Friday that it commends the Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for enacting a nationwide stay of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final regulations that expand the definition of “waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act.  NAHB states that the “EPA failed to consult with state and local governments, confer with business stakeholders, comply with the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act or produce an accurate cost-benefit analysis.”  Read More from NAHB >

2021-05-18T18:29:06-04:00October 12, 2015|Government & Legislative, Industry News, Year 2015|
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Green Building Materials Market Worth $364.6 Billion By 2022: Grand View Research, Inc.

The global green building materials market size is expected to exceed USD 364 billion by 2022, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc.  Rising consumer awareness regarding benefits of these products such as lower maintenance and operating costs is expected to propel demand for these components over the forecast period.  Read More >

2021-05-18T19:04:25-04:00October 10, 2015|Green Building News, Industry News, Year 2015|
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Proposed Overtime Rule Has Industry Concerned

DWM Magazine reports that the Department of Labor’s proposed overtime rule would “raise the threshold under which salaried workers are guaranteed overtime pay from $23,660 a year to $50,440 a year in 2016,” and this is raising concern in the building industry.  DWM Magazine notes that the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) believes that the proposed rule could compel business owners to reorganize their workforces by cutting hours to avoid overtime, making salaried employees to hourly workers, and cutting back on pay and benefits.  NAHB chair Tom Woods states, “In addition to construction supervisors, the proposed rule could affect other occupations in the industry, including sales representatives, administrative staff and local trade association employees.”  Read more at DWM Magazine >

2021-05-18T18:29:06-04:00October 9, 2015|Government & Legislative, Industry News, Year 2015|
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WMA News Brief – October 8, 2015

Millennial Buyers Expect Energy Savings

Sustainability is a part of the millennial fabric. As homeowners, this generation places a greater weight on sustainability than those preceding them. Young consumers are more likely to understand how sustainable construction and a sustainable lifestyle impact their carbon footprint and help curb monthly utility bills. But the big question remains: How much of a premium will they willingly and comfortably pay for the sake of going green? While builders have grown accustomed to including a 10% to 15% premium for incorporating high-performance materials, even that mark-up is out of reach for this cost-conscious generation.
 
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SAVE THE DATE – University of Innovative Distribution
March 6-9, 2016
JW Marriott / Indianapolis, IN
Registration Opens in October 2015!

With WMA’s partnership in alliance with more than 35 distribution associations, the University of Distribution (UID) is available to WMA members.
For over two decades, the University of Innovative Distribution (UID) has offered education programs to meet the needs of wholesale distribution professionals and companies. Over the four-day program, nearly 30 different sessions are offered which have helped many World Millwork Alliance members increase efficiency, perform better and work smarter.   
 
Who should attend:  

  • General Managers
  • Branch Managers Marketing Managers
  • Sales Managers
  • Human Resources Mangers
  • Purchasing Managers
  • Senior Executives
  • Anyone looking to improve the bottom line and/or personnel performance

University of Innovative Distribution 2016 courses have just been announced.

Click here to download a complete list of courses.

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2021-05-18T19:04:25-04:00October 8, 2015|WMA News Briefs, Year 2015|
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Working with Millennial Employees: Bridging the Gap at Work

This article by Devon Scheef and Diane Thielfoldt focuses on the importance of conversation to help people explore ideas and assumptions, and how conversations should further one’s understanding rather than debate opinions. The “Discussion Starters” included in the article are designed to spark conversation and help the reader to engage with Millennials.

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2021-05-18T18:29:06-04:00October 8, 2015|GenNEXT, WMA Association News, Year 2015|
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Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act Signed into Law

October 8, 2015, President Obama signed into law the NAW-supported Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act (“PACE Act”) which amends the President’s health care law (the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“PPACA”)) to permit the states to continue to include employers of 51-100 employees in the small group health insurance market.   Read more

2021-05-18T18:25:58-04:00October 8, 2015|Government & Legislative, Industry News, Year 2015|
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WMA News Brief – October 6, 2015

DMSi Presented With Progress Visionary Award

DMSi Software today announced that it has been named a 2014 Progress Visionary Award winner. The Progress Global Partner Awards is an elite program highlighting Progress partners that have turned their ideas into business reality.

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2021-05-18T19:04:25-04:00October 6, 2015|WMA News Briefs, Year 2015|
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Green Building Outpacing Overall Construction Growth in the U.S.

Building Online reports that according to a new U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) study from Booz Allen Hamilton green building is outpacing overall construction growth in the United States.  The 2015 Green Building Economic Impact Study finds that green building contributes more than $134.3 billion in labor income and will account for more than 2.3 million jobs this year.  The study predicts that by 2018 green construction will account for more than 3.3 million U.S. jobs, which is more than one-third of the entire U.S. construction sector, and will generate $190.3 billion in labor income. Green building’s direct contribution to the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is also expected to reach $303.5 billion from 2015-2018.  Read More >

2021-05-18T18:25:59-04:00October 5, 2015|Green Building News, Industry News, Year 2015|
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What Green Means to Home Buyers: Perceptions and Preferences

DWM Magazine reports that the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has a new publication out that offers builders and other industry professional an opportunity to find out what green means to home buyers in its new publication, What Green Means to Home Buyers: Perceptions and Preferences.  The publication is a study of consumer green home preferences that NAHB conducted in 2015 and is based on a survey of home buyers nationwide.  According to NAHB Chairman Tom Woods, “This new study is an incredibly useful tool to help builders and remodelers determine not only consumer attitudes towards green homes, but also which green features consumers care most about.”  Read More >

2021-05-18T18:25:59-04:00October 5, 2015|Green Building News, Industry News, Year 2015|
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