Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) introduced the Home Building Lending Improvement Act of 2012, legislation to help restore the flow of credit for new housing production.
The Roseburg Forest Products Engineered Wood Products plant in Riddle, Ore., is the newest member of Oregon OSHA's Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP).
BC's Jobs Minister, Pat Bell, says by the time the two years runs out on the extension of the SLA as far as BC is concerned the American market might become "redundant."
After Obama's comments at the State of Union, builders are urging policymakers to take additional actions to mend the housing market and boost the economy.
While there may be widely varying opinions in the marketplace, the building code is quite clear on the controlling authorities with respect to lumber design value implementation.