Podcast: Member Activation on Important Building Code Legislation
In the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and SVP Paul Lopez discuss an important bipartisan bill up for a vote in Congress that would give home builders and local governments flexibility in rebuilding after natural disasters. NAHB is encouraging members to contact their representatives and urge them to vote for the bill.
Jim and Paul also discuss the broader economy and the increasing likelihood of the Federal Reserve getting its “soft landing.” And on the heels of the winter Board of Directors meeting, the two talk about some recent changes at NAHB under a new strategic plan and organizational restructuring.
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