BANN BULLETIN
October 2019
Please note we will be closed on October 25th
in observance of Nevada Day
Upcoming Events

October 18- Construction Career Day

November 15- BANN-ER Awards
23rd Annual BANN-ER Awards
Register today!
BANN-ER Awards is the Builder's Association's most prestigious event of the year. The industry's best will be honored for their hard work and contributions to the community.
Registration is open.
Charity Spotlight:
Builders Association Charity Poker Tournament
STEP2 Cottage Unveiling
Thank you to everyone for their generous support for the STEP2 Cottage Makeover.
With all your support, hard work and determination, we were able to able to transform 4 cottages on the STEP2 campus.
STEP2 helps women by providing addiction to treatment services all the while still being able to care for their children.

BAC Poker Tournament
Thank you to those who made it out to our Poker Tournament.
We had a great turnout and were able to raise over $10,000 for our local charities.
Beneficiaries of BAC include Washoe County's Child Advocacy Center, Nevada Veterans Memorial and STEP2.
Construction Career Day
We need YOU!
Construction Career Day is
Friday, October 18th from
10 AM - 2PM

Join as an exhibitor,
click here to view the schedule, sponsorship information and how to sign up!
NV Housing Search
NVHousingSearch.org is a free-rental housing search and listing site for Nevada. You can advertise your properties for free. To list properties, visit nvhousingsearch.org or call 1-877-428-8844 to sign up for a free account. See more.
Four out of five American households believe the nation is suffering a housing affordability crisis, and at least 75% report this is a problem at the state and local level as well, according to a new nationwide survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of NAHB. More than 19,800 adults were surveyed in August to assess the public’s attitude on whether a lack of affordable housing is a problem. Roughly 80% of all respondents believe that a lack of affordable housing is a problem in the United States, while 78% believe this is an issue in their state and 75% cite housing affordability as a concern in their city. 
The Trump administration’s reform plan is an important step forward in the long- term effort to bring a robust and lasting framework to the nation’s housing finance system. NAHB believes it is important that any new structure include an explicit federal backstop for the housing finance system . With Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac 11 years in conservatorship, NAHB believes it is long past time for Congress to act.
Do Economic Recoveries Die of Old Age?
Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D.
GraphsandLaughs, LLC
The US economy is clearly slowing. After adjusting for inflation, GDP grew by 2.9% in 2018, and by an even better 3.1% in 19Q1. But growth slowed to just 2% in 19Q2, is expected to grow at a similar pace the rest of this year, and to then slow further in 2020. According to some pundits, this rapid slowing is a clear sign we are in the final stages of this economic recovery and that a recession is fast approaching. They point out that we are in the 11 th year of this recovery, making it the longest one in history, and as such we are simply due for a recession. Fortunately, they are wrong, expansions do not die of old age. Let me explain. See more.
Welcome our Newest Members!
  • Hodell-Natco
  • The Impetus Agency
  • Jensen Electric Co.
  • HBM Harry's Business Machines
  • 4 Seasons Heating & Air
  • Masterson Electrical Services
  • Sparks Trailer Repair
  • Arellano Plumbing Heating & Air
  • Mortgage Educators and Compliance
  • SureStay Plus
  • Sullivan Structures
  • SS Investments
  • Morgan Stanley
  • CalNeva Signs
  • Fleet Heating & Air
  • Rocket Electric
  • A Master Mechanic
  • Milne Towing
  • Cal-Nevada Towing
  • Pacific Interwest Building Consultants
  • Driveline & Gear Service
  • Reno Iron Works
  • Finish Trade Direct
  • Meridian Surveying & Mapping
Thank You for Renewing!
  • Denton Cabinet Co.
  • Guild Mortgage
  • Parker Hardscape
  • Best Janitorial Services, LLC
  • Pinecrest Construction and Development Co.
  • Woods Rodgers Inc
  • KLS Planning & Design Group
  • Fleet Heating & Air
  • Reno Buick GMC- Cadillac Isuzu Medium Duty Trucks
  • Cambria
  • Gateway Mortgage Group
  • Legends Landscaping
  • Marmot Properties
  • Paramount Sales, Inc.
  • Tahoe-Reno New Home Center
  • Plumas Bank
  • Truckee Meadows Water Company
  • Permian Builders LLC
  • Christy Corporation
  • Patriot Contractors
  • Calibrated Concrete Construction Inc
  • Meridian Concrete
  • Burke Roofing Inc.
  • Big Frog Custom Apparel
  • Green Street Companies LLC
  • All Out Companies
  • Sierra WES Wall Systems
  • BRG Homes
  • HomeCrafters
  • Paradiso Communities
  • Reno Land Development Company
  • Jerry McGrath
The EPA on Sept. 12 rescinded the Obama-era “waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) rule, ending years of uncertainty over where federal jurisdiction begins and ends.

Prior to EPA’s repeal announcement, an Obama-era rule was in effect in 22 states and the District of Columbia, and the remaining 28 states followed 1986 regulations. The EPA decision means the 1986 rule will now be in effect in nationwide until a final replacement rule is issued.

The Trump administration has proposed a new WOTUS rule that NAHB generally supports. 
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a final rule that will raise the overtime salary limit from $455 per week to $684 per week, which is equivalent to $35,568 per year for a full-year worker. The Labor Department said the final rule will make 1.3 million more American workers eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The final rule takes effect Jan. 1, 2020. 

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