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      • Not So Obvious Benefits of a New Home
      • High Performance Homes
      • How to Choose a Home Builder
      • Questions to Ask Your Home Builder
      • Top Home Buyer Features
      • Advice on Financing Your New Home
      • Before You Move In
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      • Routine Home Maintenance
      • Exterior Home Painting Tips
      • Interior Design on a Budget
      • Avoid Summer Lawn Stress
      • Protect Your Home from Severe Weather
      • After a Storm
      • Avoid Contractor Scams
    • Remodeling Resources >
      • Remodelers Home Tour
      • Thinking About Remodeling?
      • Hire a Professional Remodeler
      • 10 Tips To Remodel
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      • Understanding Remodeling
      • Wake County Remodeling Awards
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      • October - Grill 'N' Chili Challenge
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HBA Resources Related to COVID-19

Links and Resources Related to the COVID -19 News and Responses


ESSENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION for HOME BUILDERS
Please remain vigilant to ensure that ANYONE on your job-sites abides by the ”social distancing requirements,” face mask/ coverings, and other COVID-19 safety requirements.
Download and post these flyers on job-sites.
COVID-19 Basic Prevention
COVID-19 Basic Prevention
(in Spanish)
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WHy Building is Essential
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Homes Are Essential
Jobsite Safety and Recordkeeping
Guidance for Coronavirus
CISC Planning and Safety
Essential Critical
​Infrastructure Workforce
STATE and the LOCAL ORDERS​
Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services moves NC into Phase 3.
​Statewide Requirement for Face Coverings continues.  
  • Executive Order No. 169
JOB SITE SAFETY  ​
COVID-19 Job Site Safety 
Home building and construction crews were encouraged to halt work for at least 10 minutes to educate employees about COVID-19-related jobsite safety protocols as part of a nationwide effort, initiated by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) on Thursday, April 16.  The Stand Down Effort, organized separately by each company, emphasized worker safety and best practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
However, we encourage you to continue to hold frequent stand downs on your job sites and ensure that crews are taking the correct safety precautions. Use the tools below for assistance.

If you are a member who needs face coverings or hand sanitizer, please call the HBA office at 919-233-2033.
NAHB Video Toolbox Talk on Safety
Facts on Face Coverings
Builders Mutual created a short, informational video to educate workers on COVID-19 job-site safety.  This video is available in both English and Spanish. 
Job Site Safety Best Practices
COVID-19 Tool Box Talk
Download and Post flyers on Job-Sites - COVID19 Prevention In English and COVID19 Prevention in Spanish
Ensure that ANYONE on your job-sites abides by the ”social distancing requirements.”
COVID19 Prevention
in ENGLISH
​COVID19 Prevention
​ in Spanish
Builders Mutual
Eng & SP Flyer
Construction Job Site Guidance for Coronavirus
The Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC) published guidance for construction employers, employees and contractors on coronavirus exposure prevention, preparedness and response.  The guidance describes how to prevent worker exposure to coronavirus, protective measures to be taken on the job site, personal protective equipment and work practice controls to be used, cleaning and disinfecting procedures, and what to do if a worker becomes sick. The documents are specifically tailored to construction job sites.

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​Tips from the Industry Experts at Builders Mutual 
Builders Mutual want to provide job-site-specific guidelines and resources to help you navigate this national crisis.

OSHA: COVID-19
This webpage provides information for workers and employers about the evolving coronavirus outbreak . The information includes links to interim guidance and other resources for preventing exposures to, and infection with COVID-19.

CDC: Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations
Interim Recommendations for U.S. Community Facilities with Suspected/Confirmed COVID-19. Revisions made on 3/26/2020 reflect the following: Updated guidance for cleaning and disinfection of soft (porous) surfaces; Updated links to EPA-registered disinfectant list; Added guidance for disinfection of electronics; and Updated core disinfection/cleaning guidance.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE and SMALL BUSINESS
​Small Business Administration (SBA) NC  COVID-19 Disaster Assistance  
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources.
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the CARES Act, which provided additional assistance for small business owners and non-profits, including the opportunity to get up to a $10,000 Advance on an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan application process. Complete an application on the SBA website to qualify. 
  • View the FAQ's About Small Business Loans
  • Economic Injury Disaster Loan Emergency Advance - will provide up to $10,000 of economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing temporary difficulties.​

​Wake County, Wake Forward, a program to assist small businesses.

Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act)
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide their
employees with paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19.
These provisions will apply from April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.


CFPB Provides Flexibility During COVID-19 Pandemic
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today announced that it is providing needed flexibility to enable financial companies to work with customers in need as they respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The CFPB will not expect quarterly information reporting by certain mortgage lenders as required under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) and Regulation C. 

Mortgage Bankers Association’s Latest Weekly Application Survey
The Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest Weekly Application Survey and other related resources.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT UPDATES
Wake County Local Government Updates
Visit our Local Issues page to learn about Operational Updates - from what we know about the local Building & Inspections Departments related to home building.
HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDING 
RESNET COVID-19 Updates

The HERS industry is being confronted with coping with trying to keep their staff safe while facing the economic pressures that are a result of the virus. RESNET staff will be working with the Rating community on determining creative ways that will allow us all to keep our employees safe while getting our business done.

Temporary Allowance for Remote Visual Verification for ENERGY STAR and Indoor airPLUS New Construction Programs through June 30, 2020
In coordination with policy from the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) related to remote inspection of minimum-rated features, EPA is allowing for the visual verification of ENERGY STAR checklist items (and Indoor airPLUS checklist items, as applicable) to be performed remotely using audio/visual connections. 

NEW HOMES SALES AND MARKETING 
Coronavirus: A Guide for REALTORS®
Everything, from brokerage operations to how listings are being marketed and the ability to close transactions, is requiring REALTORS® to adapt to these extraordinary circumstances.  Here is guidance for the real estate business.​
April 8, 2020 Video Update: Best Practices for Sales Agents Staffing Model Homes
Coronavirus Advocacy FAQs: RE Transactions, Independent Contractors, NAR Grants

New Homes Sales and Marketing Resources 
Join the Builder Town Hall Facebook group.  This page is open for all leaders in the home building industry to join! Sales and Marketing Council members can meet virtually each week, as well as post and share links to ideas and resources.

HELP OUR COMMUNITY​
HBA Members Can Help Local Hospitals NOW – Donate Surplus Masks!

As you may have heard or seen on the news, health care workers are pleading for donations of personal protective equipment (or PPE) such as N95 face masks, surgical gowns, medical face shields and nitrile exam gloves.  N95 masks are popular with healthcare workers battling on the front lines of the pandemic, who need this gear to stay safe on the job.

How HBA Members Can Help?   Donate Surplus Masks! 
 #GetMePPE    #HBAWakeResponds

In the Triangle, donations can be delivered at their Wellness Centers, typically between the house of 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.:
  • UNC Rex Hospital 4200 Lake Boone Trail,  Raleigh, NC 27607
  • UNC Wellness Center at Northwest Cary, 350 Stonecroft Lane, Cary, NC 27519
  • UNC Health Learning Street, 2001 Carrington Mill Blvd, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • UNC Wellness Center at Meadowmont, 100 Sprunt Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
  • Duke Health, 100 Golden Drive, Durham, NC, 27705

ACCEPTING:
Most Urgent Needs:
  • N95 masks
Other needs:
  • Eye protection, including safety goggles/glasses
  • Face shield
  • Gloves, disposable
  • Shoe covers, disposable
  • Handmade masks
"Housing is going to be what leads the economy out of this crisis." - NAHB

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​Raleigh, NC 27606

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