Wood you look at that! Lumber prices drop TN Builder News | June 23 2021 In this issue Lumber prices drop, but challenges remain HBA members savings with Lowes Buyer's desires: Kitchen & Bath FHA removes student loan calculation NAHB One in 21 Challenge Tennessee Celebrates 225 years of Statehood Get paid back, HBA Member [...]
Shifting workforce, Inflation's impact on interst rates TN Builder News | June 17 2021 In this issue Shifting workforce - workers reevaluate priorities NAHB Contracts on demand What inflation means for interest rates Construction costs raise Home Insurance rates Chattanooga updates zoning to allow density Get paid back, HBA Member rebate reminders Construction Workforce Opportunity: [...]
When will workers return? Plus, Member Savings TN Builder News | June 11 2021 In this issue Challenges of getting workers back on the job Welcome new sponsors! Banks under pressure on consumer side. Members savings on Work Trucks and more. Action Item: Encourage Local Govs to spend federal money on Water & Waste Water [...]
Pace of building slows as builders wait on materials TN Builder News | June 3, 2021 In this issue The pace of building has slowed? Builder survey: materials shortage is impacting everything and everyone Federal tax policy proposals Increasing lumber tariffs. Really? Housing Industry Advocacy fund - We need your support. HBA Member Savings Reminders [...]
Message from James Reid, HBAT President 2021 Summer Meeting Recap: HBAT Returns to Meeting in Person Your State Association is developing a series of policies that will defend and advance the ability to build new homes. New construction is not always popular, and we must fight for our right to build a home, development a [...]
Gov. Lee Pushes Return to Work TN Builder News | May 13, 2021 In this issue Support Home Builder Advocacy Gov. Lee Pushes Return to Work Policy TN Dept. of Labor Cracking Down on False Unemployment Claims Help Us Stay Active and Engaged In order to advocate for our industry, we must maintain engagement with [...]
Legislature adjourns, Material Prices TN Builder News | May 6, 2021 In this issue Tennessee General Assembly adjourns All materials prices are surging + the latest on lumber Federal tax policy proposals US Treasury Sec. Janet Yellen stirs markets with inflation comment, later clarifies Housing Industry Advocacy fund - We need your support. HBA Member [...]
National Safety Stand Down TN Safety Update | May 5, 2021 Worksite Safety Reminder Today, we have a sober message reminding you of the importance of work site safety. Construction workers are hearty, daring people. But it is important to remind our workers we want them to go home safe to their family at the end [...]
State passes FY22 budget, Legislature winding down TN Builder News | April 29, 2021 A busy week for news. In this issue Tennessee General Assembly Passes Budget Policy Replay: Encourage Local Govs to Invest in Water Infrastructure Strong economic news & low interest rates Investments in housing industry advocacy Pres. Biden's 100 day speech & [...]
Please be aware Theft at Construction Sites With the rise in lumber prices, many active construction sites in Nashville are experiencing an increase in lumber thefts. The Home Builders Association of Tennessee (HBAT) urges neighbors and builders to be aware of lumber theft and report all suspicious activities to the police. To prevent crimes that [...]
