Construction Liability Resources
NAHB’s legal team works with NAHB’s Construction Liability, Risk Management 和 Building Materials Committee 尽量减少施工和改造过程中可能出现的施工缺陷和施工人员责任问题. NAHB attorneys monitor building product defect problems, study 和 recommend methods of reducing builder liability, 和 work cooperatively with manufacturers, 保险公司, product trade groups 和 other interested parties on builder liability issues.
Escalation Clause for Specified Building Materials. 本条款中提供的示例语言仅用于一般信息目的, 和 may not be appropriate for some agreements. Care should be taken in the drafting of any contractual clause, 建议就双方适用的法律咨询律师, 和 the phrasing of particular contract provisions.
Member Mental Health 和 Wellbeing 和 Suicide Prevention. 2020年，NAHB 发起了一项新的努力 关注建筑行业的心理健康，重点是帮助协会成员支持健康的工作环境，并更积极地关注自己的健康和健康. NAHB还加入了建筑自杀预防联盟，努力提高人们对建筑行业自杀率的认识. 使用 需求分析 & 集成清单 评估贵公司在处理工作场所的心理健康和自杀问题方面的准备情况, 一定要复习一下 十个问题 和 10个行动步骤 companies can use to save lives.
阿片类药物在建筑中的滥用. NAHB和伙伴组织采取了一种创新方法来解决建筑业中阿片类药物的使用和滥用问题, viewing the problem holistically 和 creating solutions 和 educational resources that address intervention points across the spectrum of prevention, 治疗, 恢复和重返工作岗位.
Marijuana in the Home Building Industry. 看一个 NAHB点播网络研讨会 这篇文章讨论了州和联邦法律之间的差异，并探讨了医用和娱乐用大麻合法化对住宅建筑行业的影响. 此外,阅读 工作场所的大麻, a 指南 that examines pertinent issues related to the legalization of marijuana, 和 includes an updated (as of Sept. 2023) 国家法律汇编，制定工作场所政策的技巧以及常见问题的答案.
施工中的无人机. During the 2018 国际建筑商展 (IBS) in Orl和o, 施工责任, 风险管理和建筑材料委员会收到了教育会议“无人机101:用途”发言人的预览 & 法律 Implications in Residential Construction.“这次会议帮助与会者更多地了解了使用无人机时的法律要求, ways to use drones as part of a residential construction business, 和 insurance coverage for drones. 如果你参加过肠易激综合症, you can visit the IBS website to hear the audio recording of the session, or you can view the presentation below.
智能技术. A look at emerging trends in connected-home technology, 潜在的责任问题和确保你正确地向客户传达与这个新的和不断扩大的市场相关的任何风险的方法.
Evaluating New Building Materials. Builders face many choices in selecting building products, 材料和设备，并从制造商和经销商那里获得有关新产品或不熟悉产品的信息. 提前审查建筑材料的选择可能有助于消除不合格的建筑材料, 建筑材料退货, 并有可能, 纠纷. For builders that may not have their own review process, NAHB has developed a 指南 to assist them in gathering information from manufacturers 和 distributors.
2018 IBS Presentation: Misconceptions about the Common Crack. 风险经理Walt Keaveny, MS, PE, PG, discusses how to determine the seriousness of cracks, 其中大多数是由于建筑材料由于含水率和温度的变化而产生的膨胀和收缩. (A PDF总结 也是可用的.)
Spray Foam, Insulation 和 Termites addresses questions pertaining to inspection for, 和治疗, potential termite infestations in buildings using spray foam insulation (SPF). It provides basic information about termite identification, 并讨论了使用SPF时关键区域空气密封和绝缘的重要性. It also presents code-compliant solutions to address these concerns.
Wood Flooring Installation Guidelines. 国家木地板协会(NWFA)出版全面的指导方针，正确安装木地板. Thanks to a collaboration between the NWFA 和 NAHB staff, the 指南lines are available to NAHB members at no cost.
石膏的演讲. 作为其持续承诺的一部分，为成员提供他们可以在该领域使用的宝贵信息和资源, NAHB的建筑责任, 风险管理和建筑材料委员会邀请美国地质协会的Paul 西普参加2016年国际建筑商展会议，讨论损坏的石膏板修复和完成问题. 西普, principal research associate at USG, is the committee liaison to the 2016 Leading Suppliers Council. 了解更多关于石膏墙板以及如何为您的项目获得最佳成品表面, 下载 Sheetrock Br和 Installation 和 Finishing Guide.
Mid-Atlantic Fastener Issue: Screw Buttons
BIM法律风险概述. Building Information Modeling (BIM) use is both evolving 和 on the rise, with more 和 more contractors using BIM in a dynamic, collaborative way to benefit a wide array of construction projects. BIM use calls for assessment 和 management of the risks involved.
Effects of Reflected Sunlight from Low-E 和 Other Double-Paned Window Glass. 由于玻璃内部和外部空气之间的气压差异，双窗格窗户中的玻璃可能会轻微翘曲或偏转. This can create a concavity in the glass, causing an effect similar to light passing through a magnifying glass. 集中反射的太阳光产生的热量会损坏附近的乙烯基壁板.
绿色建筑. Learn more about the legal aspects of green building.
Builder Resources: Water 和 Moisture Intrusion. Builders work to avoid water intrusion 和 insufficient drainage, which both pose a threat to the durability of their homes. 下面是一种施工方法，可以帮助保持外墙的湿度水平不超过可接受的最大水平, including a building enclosure with a “rain screen.”
让我们来谈谈肮脏 房屋地基下使用的填充物是新房屋结构问题的主要原因. 了解如何正确使用填充物，以避免昂贵的维修和结构故障.
Ultimate Guide to STOP Basement Water Leaks. 听听专业的地球科学家和工程师关于减少地下室渗水的最佳措施, a tragically common issue in homes.
Misclassification of Independent Contractors: Builders’ Guide to State Laws. The law permits the use of independent contractors, provided such workers are not “employees” under existing tax, 员工福利, 以及劳动和雇佣法. 然而, 为了省钱，许多雇主将一些员工归类为独立合同工. 这导致联邦和州两级越来越关注工人是否被适当地指定为“独立承包商”，或者他们是否应该被视为公司雇员. Additional information about this subject is available on the blog, 谁是我的员工, maintained by attorney Todd Lebowitz of BakerHostetler.
Why Home Builders Should Be Concerned About E.D. E.D. in the new home warranty industry is an acronym for early development, 哪一个是指在10年质保期内结构性索赔发生的时间.
仲裁 Trumps Litigation: Home Builder Construction Disputes. It is often said that no one wins in litigation except the attorneys. 仲裁, when compared to litigation in the court system, 快, 具有成本效益的, 更可预测, 公平而私密.
潜在缺陷索赔的保险范围:建筑商购买什么保护? 2015年更新, 本白皮书讨论了潜在建筑缺陷索赔责任保险的种类.
Multifamily Owner’s 和 Manager’s Guide Regarding Bed Bug Issues
Risk Transfer for Trade Contractors. 承包商必须了解他们负责的建筑活动的风险，以及他们管理这些风险的可用方法.
You’re an “Additional Insured” — What Coverage Are You Getting? 了解承建商在其分包商的CGL政策上可能获得的“附加保险”的覆盖范围.
2019年ICC-NAHB研究调查. NAHB和ICC对美国各地的规范官员进行了联合调查，作为他们不断努力提高住宅和商业建筑质量的一部分. 调查的目的是突出在施工期间最有可能被标记的项目.
