Nearly 80 % of new homes in the US today are built by National Association of Home Builders ( NAHB ) members , which include single-family and multifamily homes . The NAHB has over 700 state and local associations , and 140,000 members . Roughly a third of members are homebuilders and remodelers . The NAHB provides educational opportunities , and hosts a student competition every year at the International Builders ’ Show ( IBS ), which is the world ’ s largest residential and light commercial construction trade show that brings 60,000 visitors from 100 countries to see the newest and best products in the industry . The NAHB offers many opportunities to get people involved in the industry and make connections with industry leaders early on .
Becoming an NAHB member has many benefits including discounts online , in stores , at car dealerships , credit card companies , hotels , and car rentals . Member benefits also include access to student scholarships , classes , and trainings in different areas such as design-build , building safety , project management , risk management , green building , and The Builder Assessment Review ( BAR ).
Building safety has always been a primary concern in the construction industry . In order to raise public awareness on this issue , the NAHB has started a campaign called Safety 365 to provide information and resources to the public to keep construction workers safe , and eliminate preventable accidents , injuries , and deaths . The Safety 365 campaign highlights different aspects of construction safety each month , and also promotes safety outside of the job . The NAHB offers classes , safety training materials , and news updates to educate employers and workers on safety and health hazards in the industry and on the jobsite to comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) requirements .
The NAHB also supports the increase in sustainable or green building in response to rising energy costs , the need to improve air quality ,
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