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Health and Wellness Become Top of Mind for New-Home …

The pandemic has spotlighted the importance of fresh air. Historically, homes have relied on natural ventilation through windows and gaps in the building envelope—for better or worse. “We have these leaky buildings, and, whenever your bathroom fan is running, air is being pulled in from somewhere, and we don’t … See more

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Mental Health and the Construction Industry: Q&A with Dr

WEBEach year, the month of May sheds light on mental health awareness. As May 18 marks Mental Health Action Day, there’s a heightened effort to shift mental …

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Building a Better Tomorrow: Managing the Construction Industry's …

WEBThe data on opioids is harrowing: Opioid-related deaths increased by 15% from 1999 to 2021, and over 75% of the nearly 107,000 drug overdose deaths in 2021 …

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Latest AIA Survey Shows Strong Wellness Design And Home …

WEBHomeowners are looking for ways to ensure their safety, health, and functionality despite the disruptions of natural disasters. That includes adding backup …

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Wellness Is the New Green Building Standard Builder …

WEBThree-quarters believe housing is essential or extremely important in contributing to their good health. Two-thirds believe the right …

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Builders' COVID-19 Dilemma: Construction Continuity …

WEBA commercial buck hoist, the exterior elevator ride crews take to a designated floor to set about working on a scheduled high-rise construction task, can bear loads of up to 8,000 pounds at a clip

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How To Recognize and Manage the Complexities of …

WEBIce baths are the most effective way to treat EHS. If not, rotate cold compresses around the body to help cool the worker down. The most important thing to remember is to not leave the worker’s

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Taylor Morrison Introduces New Standard Healthy …

WEBAmid COVID-19 concerns, the national home builder pledges to make homes healthier. Due to the increased interest in healthy living, builder Taylor Morrison has unveiled TM LiveWell as its new

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OSHA, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Partner on

WEBThe U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) …

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America at Home: Consumers Place More Importance on …

WEBAccording to the survey of 3,935 U.S. consumers between 25 and 74 years old with household incomes of $50,000 or more, financial well-being, emotional well-being, and mental health and engagement

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In the Future We Won't Be Able to Separate Housing and Health …

WEBA recent report looking at hospitalizations among the homeless population in three states found hospitalizations increased by an average of 38.4% from 2007 to …

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The Problem With Quartz: Rising Health Concerns Prompt Bans …

WEBAustralia’s ban targets engineered stone, while California is zeroing in on improving working conditions and balancing consumer demand with health and safety. …

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Nine Best Practices for Building a Healthier Home

WEB2. Keep air changes to a minimum. Ensure that the home is built to perform at least less than 1.5 ACH@50 Pascal. ( Click here for more on air change calculation.) …

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Minimize Risk with Healthier Design Builder Magazine

WEBHIVE RE:think Podcast Minimize Risk with Healthier Design Healthier homes are in demand and it takes a comprehensive strategy to deliver.

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This House Keeps Residents Healthy by Design

WEBHealth—both mental and physical—is the primary focus in this home, which is filled with an ecosystem of wellness-promoting features connected via DARWIN, …

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Tiny Houses Could Have Big Health Benefits Builder Magazine

WEBBig health benefits may be hidden in tiny houses, according to two Kansas State University researchers. This fall, Brandon Irwin, assistant professor of kinesiology, …

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This One Factor Can Affect the Wellness of Future Homeowners

WEBThe new WELL for residential program is a third-party verification system that will certify Jubilee homes as achieving advanced wellness. “The WELL standard …

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A New Standard of Heat-Related Safety May Be in the Works

WEBFrom 1992 through 2017, heat stress in the United States has killed 815 workers and seriously injured over 70,000 workers, according to the Bureau of Labor …

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How to Choose Green Building Materials for a Healthy Home

WEBThe EWG says copper pipes are a long-lasting option that won't add chemicals and toxins to drinking water. For a more affordable option, polypropylene …

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2022 Design & Construction Week Health and Safety Guidelines

WEBThe NAHB and NKBA released new health and safety requirements for the trade shows in February 2022. The NAHB and the National Kitchen & Bath Association …

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Essential Workers Face a Shortage of Attainable Homes

WEBULI Home Attainability Index finds gaps in available housing for health care workers, front-line staff, and workers at risk of income disruption. The COVID-19 …

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Health of the Housing Market Depends on More Inventory

WEBBuilders have gained the upper hand in today’s housing market for three main reasons: 1. The ability to work with consumers. The impact of price cuts last year on the …

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